[Aavso-photometry] Correcting Your Submitted Observations

[Aaron Price]

   I receive a bit of e-mail on the subject of correcting CCD
observations already submitted to the AAVSO.  I'd like to take this
opportunity to clarify a few things since I don't think it has been
publicly addressed before.
 
    First, if you need to send a correction to the us, please do so!
We do not mind changing your observations. In fact, we would prefer
that over having data in the database that isn't the very best it can
be. So please do not ever feel guilty about sending us a correction.
Most of the time it is very easy for me or other staff to change your
observations. This is not a burden at all so feel free to let us know
when something needs to be changed.

    Secondly, send changes to aavso at aavso.org and not to me
personally. There are times when I can't make the changes (due to time
off, travelling, work load, etc.). During these times other AAVSO
staff will handle the requests. Your changes will be always be done
most rapidly by sending them to the aavso at aavso.org account.

    Third, if you have a handful of changes to send to us then it is
fine to just describe them in the e-mail. But be specific. Ex: "The
comp star in my observation of U Gem on 2451234.1234 should be 13.3
instead of 1.33"  If you have many changes, then we prefer that you go
ahead and upload brand new observations. Then send us an e-mail and we
will delete the old observations. Ex: "The timing of last night's time
series on BZ UMa was off by 10 minutes. I have uploaded a new set of 
observations with the correct time."  This is helpful because it puts
the good observations into the public sphere (Quick Look, MyNewsFlash,
etc.) quickly.

   So that's it. Remember, feel free to send us corrections when you
need to. Clear skies!
 
-- 
Aaron
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