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We will be back at The University of Texas at Austin campus, in the Engineering Teaching Center, ETC 2.136, at the northeast corner of Dean Keeton and Speedway.

7:00

Practical Astronomy

7:30

Citizen Science, Variable Stars, and the AAVSO
Molly Wakeling, American Association of Variable Star Observers

American Association of Variable Star Observers -- https://www.aavso.org/

American Association of Variable Star Observers -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Association_of_Variable_Star_Observers

Molly Wakeling - The AstronoMolly Log -- https://www.astronomolly.com/

Molly Wakeling - Explore Scientific -- https://explorescientific.com/pages/explore-alliance-astrophotography-ambassadors-molly-wakeling?srsltid=AfmBOoqfnWE3BlHwvKRoDXFiZLyJZKQUla8zIcPkyL8Ez8cTleJ_4Kur

Molly Wakeling joins Astronomy magazine as Contributing Editor -- https://www.astronomy.com/science/molly-wakeling-joins-astronomy-magazine-as-contributing-editor/

The Astronomical League -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomical_League

The Astronomical League -- https://www.astroleague.org/

After the meeting we usually gather for fun and fellowship at the Crown & Anchor at 2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705.

This presentation will be on our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@austinastro7430/live
(Zoom link will be sent via email to members.)

Some parking is available on nearby streets, and the Speedway Garage (paid parking) is at 27th Street. For those not aware, parking can be challenging.

Engineering Teaching Center II (ETC) -- https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/campus/buildings/nlogon/maps/UTM/ETC/

UT Austin Main Campus Map -- https://trecs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=697c20f19d2841d3a13965918a9b82fb

UT Austin Visitor Parking -- https://parking.utexas.edu/parking/visitor

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Hybrid general meeting on citizen science, variable stars, and the AAVSO for astronomy enthusiasts; outcome: learn how to participate in variable-star observing.

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