Tutorials

Central hub for learning resources. Sections below will grow as we add videos, docs, and step-by-step guides.

EXOTIC Tutorials

Data reduction & light-curve analysis with EXOTIC.

How To Get Started
Get participating in Exoplanet Watch! Request data from the Data Checkout System, using Google Drive, and then using EXOTIC to analyze your data.
Hands-on With EOXTIC
Hands-on with the new version of EXOTIC from September 2024. Full lightcurve reduction tutorial.

MicroObservatory (MObs) Tutorials

MObs Image Directory, scheduling and sharing.

MObs Image Directory
This tutorial walks you through how to use the MicroObservatory Image Directory to preview, process, and download telescope images for exoplanet research.
Scheduling & Targets
Use MOBS to plan your next observing run.
Coming Soon
Sharing Campaigns
Coordinate across teams and share results.
Coming Soon

AAVSO Tutorials

Submitting observations and working with AAVSO tools.

Submitting to AAVSO
Learn how to take YOUR exoplanet light curves and submit them into a public database under your unique observer code to benefit the whole scientific community and get credit for your work.
Viewing Your Results on AAVSO
Learn how to view your results to show family, friends, and other potential Watchers how you are contributing to scientific knowledge of worlds beyond the Solar System!

VSX Tutorials

Submitting and exploring variables via the AAVSO VSX.

VSX Basics
Search, cross-check, and interpret entries.
Coming Soon
VSX Revision Helper
Helper app for revising VSX entries.
Calculators
VSX Calculators
Calculators for VSX data.
Calculators