We are planning a groundbreaking workshop focused on expanding the knowledge base of this very valuable group of amateur scientists so that they may gain a greater understanding of science behind these programs. These amateur participants will, in turn, use this information to help educate other astronomers and the public in general. Amateur Astronomer's Notebook - Many people are surprised to learn that astronomy is one of the few remaining sciences where a dedicated amateur can still make a significant contribution to the growing body of knowledge. These brightness changes can range from a few hundredths to as much as twenty magnitudes over periods of a fraction of a second to years, depending on the type of variable star.
Stars change in brightness when they are very young, or when they are very old or dying.
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