Registration is now open for CHOICE courses in September and October. You can register at our online store.
SEPTEMBER
September 7- October 2 Registration Now Open
CCD Photometry 1
Instructor- Phil Sullivan
This course will use the first half of the newly-released AAVSO Guide to CCD Photometry and will provide motivation and scientific background for doing photometry with a CCD. Topics covered include system testing and basic image calibrations from bias and dark frame subtraction to flat fielding. Students will need their own image processing software, but images will be provided for those without their own equipment.
OCTOBER
October 5-30 Registration Now Open
CCD Photometry 2
Instructor-TBD
This course will use the second half of the newly-released AAVSO Guide to CCD Photometry and will cover topics including optimal image photometry settings and techniques, transformation, and basic error estimation. We'll also discuss how to plan an observing run to optimize the scientific return of your observations. Part 1 of this course is not a prerequisite, but is very strongly encouraged for new CCD photometrists. Image processing software is required, but images will be provided for those without their own equipment.
October 5-30
Developing a Visual Observing Program Registration Now Open
Instructor- Mike Simonsen
This four week course is designed to help visual observers get the most enjoyment and scientific return from the observing programs they develop, based on each individuals’ equipment, observing conditions and interests.