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Highlights from the Society for Astronomical Sciences

Highlights from the Society for Astronomical Sciences. Robert K. Buchheim Citizen-Science Workshop June 22, 2019 PSI, Tucson AZ. Concept of SAS. Small telescopes, research-oriented observers M odern instrumentation CCD photometry (standard filters) spectroscopy (R≈500 to R≈20,000)

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Highlights from the Society for Astronomical Sciences

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  1. Highlights from theSociety for Astronomical Sciences Robert K. Buchheim Citizen-Science Workshop June 22, 2019 PSI, Tucson AZ

  2. Concept of SAS • Small telescopes, research-oriented observers • Modern instrumentation • CCD photometry (standard filters) • spectroscopy (R≈500 to R≈20,000) • speckle interferometry • Capabilities vs. large observatories: • bright targets • no constraints on “what object to observe/measure” • all-night runs for weeks-months • round-the-globe collaboration • Pro-Am collaboration insert photos

  3. Concept of SAS • Small telescopes, research-oriented observers • Modern instrumentation • CCD photometry (standard filters) • spectroscopy (R≈500 to R≈20,000) • speckle interferometry • Capabilities vs. large observatories: • bright targets • no constraints on “what object to observe/measure” • all-night runs for weeks-months • round-the-globe collaboration • Pro-Am collaboration insert photos

  4. Concept of SAS • Small telescopes, research-oriented observers • Modern instrumentation • CCD photometry (standard filters) • spectroscopy (R≈500 to R≈20,000) • speckle interferometry • Capabilities vs. large observatories: • bright targets • no constraints on “what object to observe/measure” • all-night runs for weeks-months • round-the-globe collaboration • Pro-Am collaboration

  5. Concept of SAS • Small telescopes, research-oriented observers • Modern instrumentation • CCD photometry (standard filters) • spectroscopy (R≈500 to R≈20,000) • speckle interferometry • Capabilities vs. large observatories: • bright targets • no constraints on “what object to observe/measure” • all-night runs for weeks-months • round-the-globe collaboration • Pro-Am collaboration • Request by “Pro” & distributed by organization • Amateur-friendly project area independently pursued • Target-of-Opportunity & personal communication

  6. Highlights of SAS-2019: Asteroids Stephens & Warner: Search for very-wide binary asteroids Polakis: Lessons from 3 years of asteroid photometry

  7. Highlights of SAS-2019: Stellar projects • Boyd: Sudden period change in orbital period of HS 2325-8205 • Patterson, et al: ASASSN-18EY = “MAXIE”: King of the Black Hole Superhumps

  8. Highlights of SAS-2019:New tech Berry: Thermal Infrared Imaging of the Moon Foote et al: 3D printed spectrograph -20.27 36.7 C 19.3 C -1.5 C

  9. Why it works “Amateurs” offer: • Equipment, Time, Observational skill • Data (that might not be feasible for “pro” to acquire) • Enthusiasm for learning & participating “Professionals” offer: • Targets needing observations • Constructive feedback & recognition for contributions • Specialized knowledge (e.g. astrophysics) • Organizations(SAS, AAVSO, ALPO, BAA ...) offer: • Gatherings of Like-minded enthusiasts + researchers • Specific Training (classes, workshops, manuals) • Interaction among science-oriented “amateurs” and “pro’s” to: Share, teach & learn from each other.

  10. Personal highlight:

  11. www.SocAstroSci.org • Proceedings • Videos Questions?Discussion?

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