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If you enjoy observing exoplanets or monitoring protostars, you'll be very interested to hear about the ongoing studies conducted by the Exoplanet Section and Young Stellar Objects Section. If you’re curious about sunspots, flares and other features of our nearest star, then you’ll need to hear from the SIG dedicated to Sol.
*Timestamps:*
00:00 Opening announcements
03:47 Exoplanets SIG - Dennis Conti
33:14 Solar SIG - Kris Larsen
1:03:16 Young Stellar Objects SIG - Michael Poxom
1:42:42 Closing announcements
*✩ Interested in attending a live AAVSO webinar on Zoom?* Visit aavso.org/webinars to view our schedule and register for upcoming events.
If you enjoy observing exoplanets or monitoring protostars, you'll be very interested to hear about the ongoing studies conducted by the Exoplanet Section and Young Stellar Objects Section. If you’re curious about sunspots, flares and other features of our nearest star, then you’ll need to hear from the SIG dedicated to Sol.
*Timestamps:*
00:00 Opening announcements
03:47 Exoplanets SIG - Dennis Conti
33:14 Solar SIG - Kris Larsen
1:03:16 Young Stellar Objects SIG - Michael Poxom
1:42:42 Closing announcements
*✩ Interested in attending a live AAVSO webinar on Zoom?* Visit aavso.org/webinars to view our schedule and register for upcoming events.






![Meet the candidates for our 2023 Board election
Originally broadcast on September 23, 2023.
*If youre an AAVSO member, this webinar is a must-watch!* Its time for elections, and we want you to know who youre voting for.
In this webinar, hosted by Dr. Brian Kloppenborg (AAVSO Executive Director) & Dr. Joyce Guzik, we shared an introduction to the AAVSOs Board and its annual election process. Dr. Guzik then interviewed the full slate of candidates for the upcoming FY24 election:
- Walt Cooney [Texas, USA]
- Matt Craig [Minnesota, USA]
- Eric Hintz [Utah, USA]
- Mark Munkacsy [Rhode Island, USA]
- Diogo Teixeira [Massachusetts, USA]
Finally, the candidates answered questions submitted by the audience.
*Ready to vote?*
On September 1, 2023, all AAVSO members in good standing were emailed a link to vote in the election. _Check your inbox!_ Voting ends on November 5 at 09:00 A.M. EST (14:00 UT).
For more information on this years candidates, the election process, and how to cast your vote, please visit our webpage: https://www.aavso.org/2023-board-candidates Meet the candidates for our 2023 Board election](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VSoZBeSgp1c/mqdefault.jpg)



