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I'll start the ball rolling....
1. Yes
2. Anything that adds to our knowledge of astronomy but I do not believe in re-inventing the wheel - unless I want to see if the shape can change.
3. Yes - sometimes I think it is good for the soul to repeat what has been done before just to prove that I can do it and see the results for myself though, perhaps, such work is not 'real' science.
4. Minor Planet Photometry and the search for their binary nature. I love the analysis work, love the probability* of discovery, enjoy the recognition and the sense of achievement. Variable star work - but only on thosee targets not well covered by others
* Note - I no longer use the word possibility when referencing the discovery aspect of the work.
For those who 're-invent the wheel' etc, I wonder if there is a fear of venturing out of the safe zone of already knowing the result? Comments?
Cheers
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