Let's practice spectroscopy together

STAROS initiative is to collect amateur spectra on precise astronomical objects, within some time span, from a few weeks to a few months. The objects in STAROS are to be selected either for their spectacular features, their pedagogical contribution, scientific interest, or everything altogether.

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Alpha Cygni
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This high resolution campaign is dedicated to observing Deneb, a supergiant of spectral type A2Ia, to follow the temporal evolution of the Halpha line. Image © F. Espenak

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10 Lacertae
LR

This low resolution campaign is devoted to observing 10 Lacertae, a very hot object of spectral type O9V, and a spectrophotometric standard ! Image © DSS2

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Alpha Draconis
HR

This database concerns the star alpha Draconis, a relatively bright spectroscopic binary of type A0III, with an orbital period of 51 days. Image © NASA's GSFC/Chris Smith (USRA)

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SS433 MicroQuasar
LR

SS 433 is one of the most exotic star systems observed. This campaign is to cover a cycle of six months observation. Image © DESY

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