Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This webinar is part of AAVSO's new Observing Sections' Webinar Series, and was live on July 18th, 2020, with Section Leader Dennis Conti first discussing Exoplanet Section's history and purpose, and the role of amateur astronomers in exoplanet discovery. Caroline Odden of Phillips Academy then presents on student involvement in exoplanet discovery, and George Silvis on the AAVSO Exoplanet Database. Rob Zellem of JPL/NASA wraps up with a discussion on following up with the role of amateur astronomers in exoplanet discoveries, before a Q & A ending the webinar. If you are interested in learning more or joining AAVSO's Exoplanet Observing Section, please visit aavso.org/exoplanet-section --if you are interested in more of what AAVSO has to offer you, please visit our homepage: aavso.org