Gene Hanson's Variable Star Home Page

Gene Hanson (HSG)
Phoenix, Cave Creek, AZ, USA

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Welcome! Despite my best efforts to keep this website a complete secret, you've made it! Though I am interested in astronomy in almost all of its forms, my passion centers around the study (especially the observation) of variable stars. Most of my concentration is on the catalysmic variables, but I consider any variable fair game. I have been a member of the AAVSO since 1980. I also mentor those new to variable star observing (VSOing).

My primary telescope is an 18 inch f/4.5 Obsession reflector. The scope is stored in the building and conveniently rolled out for an observing session.

	About the observatory/site Description and pictures of the observing site and telescopes. Location. Where is Phoenix-Cave Creek, Arizona?
	The nightly run. About my observing technique.
	VSOing Biography. Soon to be seen on A&E. (Or maybe not.) More than you want or need to know.
	Gene's Gallery. Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, ... you'll find none of them here. Instead, a collection of photographic galleries. Butterflies, insects, landscapes, desert flowers, cactus, and sunset pictures! Gene's Old Gallery. No Monet's here, either.
	Variable Star Light Board. A tool for public demonstrations of variable star observing.
	The Obsession Experience. My view on the performance of my 18 inch Obsession telescope and a new found replacement scope!
	Links of Interest VS Organizations and VSOing friends.
	AAVSO Home Page An organization dedicated to the study of variable stars by amateurs. Read their introduction to observing variable stars.
	AAVSO Discussion Group The archive site for discussions about variable stars, VSOing techniques, equipment, observers, and Klondike Bars.

Other Interests

Grand Canyon Hiking	Take a Virtual Hike/Virtual Tour in the Grand Canyon. Down the South Kaibab and up the Bright Angel Trail. A hike down the Grand Canyon via the South Kaibab Trail. Grand Canyon Rim to Rim travelogue. North Rim to South Rim.
Butterfly Pictures	Gene's Butterfly Pictures Butterfly Pictures, Images, Photographs. Butterfly Exhibit pictures at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. Most Recent Photographs of butterflies, caterpillars, and other insects. A Day at Boyce Thompson: One of Arizona's premier butterfly locations.
	The closest I get to snow. XMas Snow Village Gallery.
	My businesses: Infolure and Datalure. Major obstacles to observing.
	Ongoing construction and miscellaneous: A Marathon of a Tale. A First Marathon Story. Wauwatosa East Class of '76 Reunion Page. Tosa East 30th Reunion Gallery.

This site has been visited 00548171 too many times. Perhaps I should password protect this site?

This page last modified and counter updated January 14, 2008.

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