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Hands-on-Astrophysics is
an NSF-sponsored program has been developed by the American Association of
Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) to
utilize the unique and extensive electronic database of variable star
observations.
Target Population:
- high school physical science, computer science and math
- science fair projects
- independent research courses for gifted and talented
- summer science sources
- introductory astronomy courses in universities
Activities:
- use calibrated charts to identify and measure known variable stars
- use computer software to access and manipulate the database
- data becomes part of a real scientific database used by professional ast
ronomers
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