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Design observations 3  \n2. Make observations 3  \n3. Analyse observations 4  \n4. Evaluate observations 4  \nObservational Tasks 5  \nGuidance on completing Observational Tasks 9  \nObservations 9  \nSafe practice 9  \nCommon errors 9  \nHigh-quality tips 10  \nGuidance on the use of robotic telescopes 10  \nUse of published material 10  \nFeatures of successful Observational Tasks 12  \nDesign 12  \nObservations 12  \nAnalysis 12  \nEvaluation 12  \nExamples of completed Observational Tasks 13  \nExample 1 13  \nCommentary 19  \nExample 2 21  \nCommentary 29  \nExample 3 31  \nCommentary 39  \nObservation Statement 41  \nIntroduction  \nThis Additional Guidance is designed to support both teaching staff and students involved in the completion of Observational Tasks for GCSE (9-1) Astronomy.  \nAs well as giving some general guidance on how to produce high-quality observations, it also provides some specific guidance on each of the task titles suggested in the GCSE (9-1) Astronomy specification.  \nExamples of successfully completed Observational Tasks are included.  \nObservational skills requirements  \nThroughout their study of this qualification, students should develop their observational skills.  \nStudents must undertake at least one unaided and one aided observation, from the selection listed in this section. Students will need to use their knowledge and understanding of observational techniques and procedures in the written assessments.  \nStudents need to record the work that they have undertaken for these observations. The observation record must include the knowledge, skills and understanding they have derived from the observational activities.  \nCentres must confirm that each student has completed at least one unaided and one aided observation by completing and submitting an Observation Statement (see page 19) . This must be submitted to Pearson by 15th April in the year that the students will sit their examinations. Any failure by centres to provide this Observation Statement will be treated as malpractice and/or maladministration.  \nIt is important to realise that these mandatory observations are the  \nminimum number of observations that should be taken during the course.  \nSafety is an overriding requirement for all observational work. 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All astronomical observations require the informed selection of target object, observing site, time and date along with their choice of observing equipment. 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