Armed with these forms and instructions you can now begin to study the features of the sun for fun and still contribute to science. The rest is up to you. If you think that your work is not good enough, speak up. We are here to help you. Many of today's expert observers began with photos showing sunspots as shady smears on an indistinct white disk. Many of their first drawings were scribbles compared to the artwork they now produce. You too can learn these things by taking advantage of the accumulated experience of the ALPOSS staff. To get started you should get a copy of OBSERVE AND UNDERSTAND THE SUN from the Astronomical League.
As I said above, the rest is up to you. With patience, and diligence you will find your work published in professional journals as well as in the popular journals and THE STROLLING ASTRONOMER, the journal of the ALPO. In such a manner you can leave a permanent record of your work and contributions to science that will live after you. But, it all begins now, at your telescope, as you study the powerhouse of our solar system, a star at one astronomical unit!