Experimental observations (Pilot program)
This page describes a small observational pilot program within the Psi-Continuum framework.
The goal of the program is not astrophysical discovery, but the study of reproducibility, stability, and consistency of real observational data under realistic ground-based conditions.
The pilot is based on long-term observations performed by independent amateur astronomers and small private observatories.
No specialized professional equipment is required.
Program concept
We deliberately focus on smooth, well-understood astrophysical signals and examine how they appear when measured:
- on different nights,
- with different instruments,
- by different observers,
- under non-ideal atmospheric conditions.
This allows us to probe instrumental and procedural systematics that are usually suppressed or averaged out in large professional surveys.
Observational target
The program uses classical variable stars as controlled reference signals:
- RR Lyrae stars
- Classical Cepheids
These objects provide stable, periodic light curves that serve as natural test functions for long-term photometric consistency.
Typical magnitude range:
V ≈ 7–12
👉 Recommended targets: Target list
Observational method
The recommended task is:
Long-term differential photometry of a single variable star,
with explicit control of measurement stability.
Key features:
- differential (not absolute) photometry,
- 2–3 comparison stars in the same field,
- moderate precision (0.01–0.03 mag is sufficient),
- emphasis on repeatability rather than maximal accuracy.
Scientific motivation
Modern cosmology increasingly relies on the global consistency of heterogeneous datasets rather than on individual measurements.
This pilot addresses a complementary question:
How smooth and stable do observational signals remain when measured under realistic, ground-level conditions, outside idealized pipelines?
The results are relevant for:
- data consistency studies,
- systematic-error assessment,
- methodological discussions in late-time cosmology.
Participation and documentation
A concise practical guide is available here:
👉 Quick start:
Quick start →
A standard CSV template for data submission is provided:
👉 Observation data template:
observations_template.csv →
Contact
Project coordinator:
Dmitry Vasilevich Klimov
Independent researcher
📧 d.klimov.psi@gmail.com
🌐 https://psi-continuum.org
Scientific context
This observational pilot supports the methodological framework described in:
Psi–Continuum Cosmology v5
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18088720
Related software tools:
https://github.com/dmitrylife/psi-continuum-statespace