The SPA Variable Star Section observes a mixture of naked eye, binocular and telescopic variables. Although there is some overlap with the programme of the BAA VSS, many of the variables are only observed by the SPA VSS. Section members are a mixture of newcomers to variable star observing and more experienced observers. The section's Director is David Scanlan. Click the link below to read a brief profile of David.
The section's Observing Notes describe the different types of variable stars, plus how to make brightness estimates.
Also included are charts which show the location of each variable and some nearby comparison stars that can be used when estimating the brightness of the variable. A copy of these notes, plus some report forms may be obtained by sending a large SAE to the Director.
- SPA VSS Newsletter: April 2008
- SPA VSS Newsletter: March 2008
- SPA VSS Newsletter: February 2008
- Transparency Chart
- SPA VSS Charts Available For Download
- SPA VSS Report for 2001
- List of the variables on the SPA VSS programme
- Light Curves constructed using observations made by SPA VSS members.
- Binocular and Telescopic Mira charts
- Variable Star Predictions for 2003
- SPA VSS Report Form
- History of the Variable Star section
Links to other Web Pages
- The British Astronomical Association Variable Star Section
- News of variables, Novae and Supernovae from "The Astronomer"
- The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
- Gary Poyner's Variable Stars page
- Spanish VSS
- Mr. Kari A. Tikkanen, a visual binocular observer, in Oulu, Finland
If you would like to join the Section, or would just like some further information, please write (enclosing an SAE) to...
