Submitting Observations

Mark, I would say no, since they both go to the same AAVSO International Data Base. However, part of the National Science Fouondation grant for Citizen Sky is to see how many folks start observing and the observations going through the CS web site get totaled for a report for the NSF. The CS web site has only 10 stars you can submit observations on, at least at this point. If you are observing other variables, send them through AAVSO web site. Chris Stephan Robert Clyde Observatory Sebring, Florida USA

Chris is correct. You can submit through either channel and they both end up in the same place and are available for professionals to download. However, if all things are equal try to submit through here. That way we can keep track of how much data was submitted by Citizen Sky participants and report that number to the NationalScience Foundation, which makes them happy. But it's not really a big deal. Do whatever is easiest for you.

Thanks guys!I will begin to post my10star observations hereand theothers through WebObs. -Mark

I submit my non 10-star obs through WEBObs and my 10-star ones through here for the reasons Aaron mentioned, as I recall it was explained that way a while back. While the observations go into the AAVSO database either way, I try to help keep the numbers going for Citizen Sky. :)

Thanks Maurice...I'll do the same!The ones I've already submitted will have to be "lost" since I'm guessing uploading them now would cause a duplicate observation. Mark

Hello! I have a question: Is it possible to report visual observation at the AAVSO site from the 10 Stars tutorial via Web? If so... what are the ID's numbers for the charts printed on the tutorial? I have some difficult time trying to get a similar "look-&-feel" chart with the AAVSO's full style. Clear skies!

You can submit these stars through the AAVSO web site, WebObs does not need chart IDs. You can type in the star name, such as Eps Aur, Beta Per, Eta Gem, etc. ID numbers on older charts were the Harvard designations for the variable, such at 213843 for SS Cyg. That meant 21hr38min right ascension and +43 declination for 1900 epoch. These are hardly used anymore. Use the star name. Chris Stephan Robert Clyde Observatory Sebring, Florida USA