Variable Star Observation Submission

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Please use the following form to record observed variable star magnitudes, one submission per observation.  This data will be used as a combined effort in the research of variable stars worldwide.  Please note that any submission without the proper data or format will NOT be recorded in the data file.  Required data elements are indicated with an asterisk.

Observer: *
Email Address: *
Location:
Hour and minutes of right ascension: *  Format = HHMM
Declination *
Letter, if part of designation, or blank
Variable Name. *
Date *  Format = MMDDYYYY   NO slashes or separators
Time UT *  Format = HHMM
Magnitude *
Comment Code:
Step magnitude/letter sequence; Comparison stars used:
Chart Information:
AAVSO Initials:
Remarks:

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One-letter codes :
          A AAVSO Atlas
          B sky is bright, twilight, light pollution, aurorae
          F unconventional method (out of focus, visual photometer, etc.)
          G non-AAVSO chart with Guide Star Catalog magnitudes
          H haze, mist, fog
          I identification of star is uncertain
          J non-AAVSO chart with HIPPARCOS magnitudes
          K non-AAVSO chart or sequence used 
          L low in sky, horizon, trees, obstruction
          M moon present or interferes
          N angle, position angle 
          O "other" comment - MUST be explained in EXPLANATION field
          R color comment (star is red, blue, etc.)
          S comparison sequence comment or problem; do not use for non-AAVSO sequence
          T non-AAVSO chart with TYCHO magnitudes
          U clouds
          V faint star, glimpse, near limit
          W weather (includes wind), poor seeing in general
          Y activity in star - outburst, fading, flare, unusual behavior
          Z possibly erroneous, doubtful, observer fatigue

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Multi-letter Codes :

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