Hello from Tony

[Tony Rodda]

Hi guys,

I've just joined the forum and I'm looking forward to participating.

I live in Newcastle upon Tyne which is in the North of the UK and I am a member of the British Astro Association.

I have a permanent observatory with a C925+CGEM+ALPY600+Atik460EX. Up to now my main interest has been dwarf novae and I regularly submit photometry to the BAA and AAVSO.

Last September I received a Ridley Grant from the BAA to buy an ALPY600 spectroscope and I'm practising on anything that emits light!
I have recently submitted my first spectrum to BeSS and I intend to chase a few Be stars.

At the moment I'm trying to get organised and sort out a list of targets! Any suggestions appreciated.

Regards

Tony

[Francois Teyssier]

HI Tony,

You're welcome in spectroscopy world and on the forum.

In a first time, I think that the best list is main sequence stars, in order to learn improve the technics, especillay the atmospheric / instrumental correction
Of course, I suggest the symbiotic stars list

Best regards,

François Teyssier

[Tony Rodda]

Thanks François,
I will concentrate on the symbiotic stars.
Regards
Tony

[Olivier GARDE]

Hi Tony,
Welcome on this forum !!!!

[Tony Rodda]

Thanks Olivier & Francois,

a. I've obtained a list of 48 Symbiotic stars from the ARAS monthly report and website (Symbiotic stars database).
b. I have downloaded a list of Be stars that have not been observed recently. I intend working my way through these).
c. I am watching for targets of opportunity. (Cataclysmic, Novae, comets, etc).

Is there any preference for how I prioritise the Symbiotic stars?

(PS. I have also registered with BeSS).

Regards

Tony