AAVSO HQ Courses

Observe Exoplanets with Exoplanet Watch - A Citizen Science Project

Learn to observe exoplanets with NASA's Exoplanet Watch project. Explore data reduction techniques and contribute to efficient space telescope usage through this citizen science initiative.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The AAVSO-SNEWS Campaign: Monitoring Potential Supernova Progenitors

Explore the AAVSO-SNEWS collaboration monitoring potential supernova progenitors. Learn about campaign progress, observing opportunities, and insights from experts in particle astrophysics and stellar variability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to AAVSO Spectroscopy, High Energy Network, and Photoelectric Photometry Sections

Explore AAVSO's Spectroscopy, High Energy Network, and Photoelectric Photometry sections through expert presentations and Q&A, gaining insights into stellar research and collaborative opportunities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to AAVSO's CV, SPP, and AAVSOnet Sections - Webinar

Explore AAVSO's Cataclysmic Variables, Short Period Pulsators, and AAVSOnet Sections. Learn about research projects, remote telescopes, and engage in Q&A sessions with expert Section Leaders.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to AAVSO Sections: Exoplanets, Young Stellar Objects, and Instrumentation & Equipment

Explore AAVSO's Exoplanet, YSO, and I&E Sections through expert presentations and Q&A. Gain insights into ongoing studies, smart telescopes, and DIY equipment plans for amateur astronomers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to AAVSO's Solar, Eclipsing Binary, and Long Period Variable Sections

Explore AAVSO's Solar, Eclipsing Binary, and Long Period Variable Sections through expert presentations and Q&A. Gain insights into these astronomical phenomena and learn how to get involved in research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Photometric Transforms and Filters

Explore photometric transforms and filters with Dr. Brian Kloppenborg. Learn about light's journey, standardizing measurements, and improving photometry quality through practical insights and Q&A.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Grand Tour of Capricious Cataclysmic Variables

Explore cataclysmic variables with Prof. Paula Szkody, covering their diverse behaviors, photometric and spectroscopic properties, and current research needs. Gain insights into these fascinating binary star systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Backyard Astronomical Spectroscopy - An Overview for Amateurs

Explore amateur astronomical spectroscopy with experts, covering fundamentals, terminology, scientific value, and practical applications for variable star research.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Asteroseismology: From Basic Principles to Gravito-inertial and Tidal Applications

Explore asteroseismology with Prof. Conny Aerts, covering basic principles, applications to fast-rotating stars, and tidal asteroseismology. Gain insights into stellar interiors and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

La Ciencia del Cielo para Principiantes - Ciencia Ciudadana

Explora proyectos de ciencia ciudadana en astronomía como Zooniverse, Gaia y AAVSO. Aprende a contribuir a la investigación astronómica sin equipo costoso mediante fotometría, observación planetaria y espectroscopía.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introductory Photometry - Techniques and Best Practices for Astronomical Observations

Explore introductory photometry techniques, from basic concepts to advanced tips. Learn about reduction, binning, filter selection, and improving accuracy. Includes expert Q&A session.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

La Ciencia del Cielo para Principiantes: Exoplanetas

Explora el fascinante mundo de los exoplanetas, desde su descubrimiento hasta su diversidad, y comprende su importancia en la astronomía moderna y la búsqueda de vida extraterrestre.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Urban Astronomy: How to Observe in the City

Discover urban astronomy techniques: overcome light pollution, find safe spots, navigate limited horizons, and explore smart telescopes for productive city stargazing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AB Aur: Investigating a Potential Protoplanet - Special Webinar

Explore findings on AB Aur's variability and learn how to contribute to an ongoing protoplanet investigation through photometry and spectroscopy observations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video