Professional Astronomers in Service to the AAVSO (Poster abstract)

Volume 40 number 1 (2012)

Michael Saladyga

AAVSO Headquarters, 49 Bay State Road, Cambridge, MA 02138; mike@aavso.org

Elizabeth O. Waagen

AAVSO Headquarters, 49 Bay State Road, Cambridge, MA 02138; mike@aavso.org

Abstract

(Abstract only) Throughout its 100-year history, the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) has welcomed professional astronomers to its membership ranks, and has encouraged their participation as organization leaders. The AAVSO has been fortunate to have over 60 distinguished professionals serve as officers (Directors, Presidents, Council), and as participants in its various scientific and organizational committees.