Orbital parameters of the bright binary alpha Draconis based on amateur spectra from the STAROS database

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STAROS Projects

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STAROS Projects develops spectroscopy tools and observation campaigns to foster professional–amateur (pro-am) collaborations in astronomy.

As a member of the group, I participate in several instrumentation and spectroscopy-focused initiatives for observational astronomy.

Spectroscopic Database Development

Creation of a dedicated spectroscopic database derived from multiple observing campaigns. This resource supports analysis workflows for stellar, solar, and atmospheric spectra.

Collaborative Observation Campaigns

Organizing multi-month observation campaigns where astronomers contribute spectroscopic data. The alpha Draconis campaign mobilized several astronomers over several months, consolidating more than 10 consecutive days of observations from over 200 spectra.

Alpha Draconis — Orbital Parameters

Results of a STAROS monitoring campaign on the bright eclipsing binary star α Draconis. Over 200 high-resolution spectra were obtained by an international group of amateur astronomers.

OHP Spectro Workshop