We are a private observatory, located East of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State, and operated by the Digital-SF Observatory Foundation. The location is a compromise between dark skies, and ease of access; 15 miles from the nearest city lights, but only two hours away from Seattle and the Puget Sound.

Most of our efforts are dedicated to the observation of Cataclysmic Variables (CVs), taking time series photometric and spectroscopic observations. As occasions allow, we attempt to observe and monitor eclipsing exoplanets by photometric evaluation of the parent star.

We also have a wide field sensor that we use on occasion for astrometric search and evaluation of minor planets (asteroid hunting).

In the near future, we hope to be coordinating the time series spectroscopic evaluation of CVs by fellow citizen scientists. (See Center for Backyard Astrospectroscopy)

Research Links:

Yahoo Group, Digital-SF Photometry

American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) 

Center for Backyard Astrophysics (CBA)

Center for Backyard Astrospectroscopy

Contact Information :

Alan A. Bédard

director@digital-sf.com