[Aavso-photometry] RE: RE: [TransitSearch] hd 80606 campaign update

[pdshankland at comcast.net]

I dunno Frank - you underestimate the tremendous value "average" observers make - if you call someone like yourself that. Doing this sorta thing at all is by no means average. And everyone can play a roll, no matter the size of that role. It's pretty cool to be a part of something this basic tod'fundamental Question... I think your part is something to be proud of, and it is indeed very useful-

I'd keep at it were I you-
Paul

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> Thanks for your advice, Paul. 
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> I have a feeling that you're right in a way that this is more for dedicated 
> observers, not an average observer like me. Most of the time, I'm doing just 
> general photometry. Maybe, I just don't have the right techniques for this type 
> of work. But, at least, I got the idea and I have the willpower to do this. 
> Maybe, I will get the BVG photometric filters as I'm getting more serious of 
> doing CCD photometry. I will look into it and perhaps next time, I will be in 
> better shape! 
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> Frank J Melillo 
> ALPO Member 
> Holtsville, NY 
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