Welcome to my
Variable Star Pages
The science of Astronomy is unique. A great deal of astronomical research depends on the work of highly skilled amateur astronomers that provide a pivotal role in the constant monitoring of variable stars.
I observe and monitor variable stars particularly the cataclysmic (explosive ) variable stars (CVs) for outbursts. Recorded observations are then sent to various variable star organizations which include, the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO), the research section of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand, Variable Stars South (VSS) and the global professional-amateur network of researches in variable stars (VSNET).
These pages tell my story, show a selection of light curves, links to articles, dramatic events, transient objects and cataclysmic variables (CVs).
The current observations page will show my latest observations, outbursts detections and activity on variable stars.
CURRENT OBSERVATIONS
Web pages will be updated
and content added as time
allows (on cloudy nights!!)
Updated:
GR Ori (Nova Ori 1916) – first recorded outburst in 97 years!
DT Oct (NSV 10934) – outburst history of this SU-UMa type dwarf nova
Eye on the sky
Amateur astronomers are making a unique contribution to science’s understanding of the universe, reports Marilyn Moore
Photo Chris Morley
Hello Rodney
Your dad Arthur sent us in Portland the brilliant pictures of the stars you study and observe with astronomy .
what an awsome sight .Arthur has mentioned several times about your talents. who would have thought we have these stars that are brilliant all around us ,thankyou so much for showing us just how little we realy know ,about earth, sea, and sky .Iam very limited with all modern technology ,if it is allright I will forward my email address to you, and if at any time you are willing to send me a picture it will always be appreciated .thankyou Joan
Thanks for your comments Joan. Yes, it is an amazing place out there!
Congratulations on your 200,000 visual observation milestone.
Absolutely fantastic!
Cheers from Portugal
Thanks Diogo
Hi Rod,
Very nice website. I’ve just added a link to it from my own.
WW Cet is interesting. -11d too low for me though. Bang in the middle of the ‘orange glow’ from Birmingham city centre. Too bad.
Clear skies,
Gary
Thanks Gary. I haven’t added a links page on my site yet, but when I do your site will be on there.
Yes, it will be interesting to see how WW Cet behaves for the rest of the 2010 season!
Cheers,
Rod.
Rod these pictures are amazing, Love to catch up some time and take a look out there. Jeff
Sensational website Rod! Well done!