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Originally Posted by Glenpiper
A paper that used a lot of our spectra was published by ApJ in January ( http://arxiv.org/abs/1601.03396) ... I'm the third listed author. Ken (Merlin66) is also a SASER member, so I think we do have some understanding of amateur spectroscopy and stellar classification. |
Congratulations!
Excellent work.
And if you are from an amateur astronomical background, then quadruple praise for your excellent work.
I well recognize how difficult it is for most amateur astronomers to achieve the expertise necessary to undertake peer-reviewed research, and to "keep working at it for a prolonged period", given the inevitable constant non-astronomical distractions that amateurs typically have to endure.
Best Regards,
Robert
I have not been to NACAA for many many years. Perhaps I would find it a lot more interesting than I used to in the 1990s, given that the best amateur workers seem to be doing much more interesting and significant work, these days.