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There are three main projects in the asteroids section plus one generic "Imaging Asteroids" project. Unless you are already familiar with the process of imaging asteroids then it is suggested that you try the "Imaging Asteroids" project first as this will give you a much greater chance of success in imaging an asteroid. Once you have achieved this you can then go on to try some of the more challenging and scientifically valuable work in the other projects.

Project
Description
Observations Required
Target Group
Observing and classifying galaxies Observing and classifying galaxies using Hubble classification Photometric images of several galaxies taken using BVR filters; contributes to Faulkes Atlas of Nearby Galaxies KS3, KS4, Adv, Fur, GA, Other

Measuring and classifying spiral galaxies

 Observing and classifying spiral galaxies using Hubble classification. Measuring spiral arms Images of several galaxies taken using BVR filters; forms part of long term collaborative project, also contributes to Faulkes Atlas of Nearby Galaxies KS4, Adv, Fur, GA, Other
Surface brightness of galaxies

Analysing surface brightness profiles of galaxies and relating to Hubble classification Photometric images of several galaxies taken using BVR filters; forms part of long term collaborative project, also contributes to Faulkes Atlas of Nearby Galaxies KS3, KS4, Adv, Fur, GA, Other
Observing interacting galaxies

Observing interacting galaxies Images of several interacting galaxies taken using BVR filters; contributes to Faulkes Atlas of Interacting Galaxiess KS3, KS4, Adv, Fur, GA, Other

 

Richard Beare    18th March, 2005