Survey: Creating the "ideal" Alpine Astrovillage
Please, help us to optimize the offer of AAV Lue-Stailas and take a couple of minutes to fill out this questionnaire.
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1. What are the main reasons why you would visit our Alpine Astrovillage?
Please, use a scale from 0-5: most important = 5, unimportant = 0. Use "other" if reason is not listed. |
Improve one’s astrophotography skills by using AAV’s equipment and know-how
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Possibility to use AAV's high-quality equipment under excellent skies
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Get first-time exposure to astrophotography and digital image
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Being able to use my camera on high-quality telescopes |
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Get deeper into astrophotography and digital image processing |
Exploration of nature and culture in the Swiss Alps/Val Mustair |
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Possibility of focused, undisturbed, and long-term observation and imaging |
The opportunity to do astroimaging while my family/companion can enjoy the beauty of the Swiss Alps |
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Companionship and mutual interest |
Utilize or share resources with others |
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Possibility to meet other fellow amateur astronomers to share technical know-how and ideas |
Unusual way of vacationing |
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2. What are your main interests as an amateur astronomer?
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Resources/equipment |
Independent observation |
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Astrophotography |
Star parties |
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Telescope making |
Possibility to access the southern sky |
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Visual astronomy |
Usage of robotic telescope |
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Online imaging with a robotic telescope |
GO to meetings and meet speakers |
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3. What is the most important for you to realize your dream vacation as an amateur astronomer?
Please, use a scale from 0-5: most important = 5, unimportant = 0. Fill in "other" if not listed. |
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Individual, undisturbed astronomical work |
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Combination of astronomy with a variety of daytime activities (hiking, skiing, climbing, culture,etc.) |
Opportunity to do astroimaging while my family/companion can enjoy the beauty of the Swiss Alps |
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Sharing of my hobby with other amateur astronomers |
Participation in courses/workshops |
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Sharing of my hobby with my family/partner/friend |
Listen to astronomy seminars |
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Try out a new vacation experience |
4.What would you like AAV to offer in its infrastructure (astronomical equipment, technical support, courses, lodging amenities, etc.) |
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5. How long a stay at AAV Lue-Stailas do you consider as optimal? |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks |
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6. What would be for you the most limiting factor, if any, for visiting our astrocenter?
Please, use a scale from 0-5: most important = 5, unimportant = 0. Fill in "other" if not listed.
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Not enough time |
It is too expensive |
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I am not interested enough in astronomy |
It is too far away for travel |
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I prefer to do astrophotography at home |
I am afraid of language barriers |
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Family/partner has not enough interest neither in astronomy and/or in the region |
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7. What is your present knowledge of astronomy and related sciences? |
Beginner or novice
Some knowledge
Average |
Well informed
Expert/Professional |
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Finally, please, tell us more about yourself. All information remains with us and is strictly confidential. Your answers are sent to us by a secure connection.
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Name
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Gender
Male
Female |
Email address *
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Profession
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Nationality/Domicile
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Other interests/hobbies
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We appreciate very much your time and your willingness to participate in this survey. Thank you. We hope that you will visit us soon in our Alpine Astrovillage and that you spend unforgettable times with us, our telescopes, and the nature of the Swiss Alps. |
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