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Preprint on VSNET
Dear all,
The following paper is accepted for publication in PASJ, and is scheduled
to appear in a special issue on VSNET early next year. Substnatial amount
of scientific contributions (past and present) by the VSNET Collaboration
is reviewed. When citing VSNET materials, we would be happy if the authors
could give a reference to this paper.
The preprint is made only available via ftp because of its large amount.
The files are available at:
http://vsnet.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp/vsnet/preprints/VSNET/vsnet.ps (PS)
http://vsnet.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp/vsnet/preprints/VSNET/vsnet.pdf (PDF)
http://vsnet.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp/vsnet/preprints/VSNET/ (other files)
Regards,
Taichi Kato
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Variable Star Network:
World Center for Transient Object Astronomy and Variable Stars
(Taichi Kato, Makoto Uemura, Ryoko Ishioka, Daisaku Nogami,
Chatief Kunjaya, Hajime Baba, Hitoshi Yamaoka)
Abstract
Variable Star Network (VSNET) is a global professional-amateur network
of researchers in variable stars and related objects, particularly in
transient objects, such as cataclysmic variables, black hole binaries,
supernovae and gamma-ray bursts. The VSNET has been playing a pioneering
role in establishing the field of {\it transient object astronomy},
by effectively incorporating modern advance in observational astronomy
and global electronic network, as well as collaborative progress
in theoretical astronomy and astronomical computing.
The VSNET is now one of the best-featured global networks in this field
of astronomy. We review on the historical progress, design concept,
associated technology, and a wealth of scientific achievements powered
by the VSNET.
Return to the Powerful Daisaku Nogami
vsnet-adm@kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
