Our Observation Record Policy
The record for each celestial object is always written in the same five sections, so that facts and personal impressions are never mixed.
- Observation Record: facts only, such as date and time, location, equipment, exposure, and measured values
- Images: the photographs actually taken, along with a depiction of the object’s light drawn in white lines
- Object Information: name, position (right ascension and declination), type, and other information based on public catalogs
- Dedication: words addressed to that star, written with the clear statement that they are personal
- Antiphon: one song for each object
The factual sections are written in a consistent format so that anyone can verify them. The dedications and antiphons are crafted by human hands.
