61. Astronomers Map The Hidden Universe Advanced skywatching The Backyard Astronomer s Guide to starhopping and 3D star maps A View of the Universe in Three Dimensions/27 3-D maps and 2 Set http://www.brightsurf.com/news/may_03/EDU_news_051503.html

Brightsurf Science News Brightsurf via RSS Search Brightsurf News News Article Archive ... Definitions Books, Music, DVD Books DVD Magazines Popular Music ... Outdoor Living Search BrightSurf.com Astronomers map the hidden Universe May 15, 2003 Astronomers from Cardiff University are completing the first survey ever for cosmic hydrogen, the primeval gas which emerged from the Big Bang to form all the stars and galaxies we can see today. Since 1997 the astronomers, with their Australian colleagues, have been using two giant radio telescopes, the 64-metre diameter dish at Parkes in New South Wales, Australia, and the 76-metre dish at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire, England to build up an atlas of the heavens as mapped by cosmic hydrogen. The survey is fundamental for two entirely different reasons. First of all the night sky, in cosmic terms, is quite bright so that structures dimmer than the sky will be invisible to optical telescopes - but not to the radio. Thus parts of the 'Invisible Universe' should come to light for the first time - and they do. Secondly, finding the gas left behind when the galaxies formed should help decode the evolution of the Universe as it expands. For instance the team finds, for the very first time, infantile galaxies still apparently commingling out of pristine gas.

62. VBCPS Planetarium - Astronomy Links Earth Sky (skywatching Center). See what tonight s sky looks like. HarvardSmithsonianCenter for 3-D Online star maps. star Tales. Astronomy facts http://www.planetarium.vbschools.com/links.html

Associations and Organizations Astronomy News Comets and Meteors Current Sky Information ... Back to Top Associations and Organizations International Dark-Sky Association Non-profit organization for educational and scientific purposes - "to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting" International Planetarium Society (IPS) The largest organization of professional planetarians in the world The Solar System Ambassadors Program "Volunteers Bringing the Solar System to the Public" Sponsored by Jet Propulsion Laboratory. A public outreach program designed to work with volunteers who organize and conduct public events that communicate exciting discoveries and plans for exploration in solar system research and technology through non-traditional forums, e.g. rotary clubs, libraries, museums, planetariums, star parties, mall displays, etc. Back to Top Astronomy News Jack Horkheimer: Stargazer The world's first and only weekly TV series on naked-eye astronomy Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Launches Upcoming space shuttle launches from NASA Kennedy Space Center

63. Henrietta Leavitt Flat Screen Space Theater: General Stacks This book is really a series of threedimensional star maps that take the awakens to the fun of skywatching using Rey s books; won t you join them? http://www.thespacewriter.com/stack2.html

Stikky Night Skies, from Lawrence Holt Books. ISBN: 1932974016. 2004 This is a really useful and unique little book that teaches you how to find a set of constellations in very easy steps. It has star pages marked with circles and lines and explanations about how to find six constellations, four stars, a planet, a galaxy, and complete navigation instructions. And, they say you can do it in about an hour! I played with it for a couple of hours just because that's the way I am, but it's really that easy. At about $12.00, it's the gift that'll keep on giving (and teaching), whether you buy it for someone else or get it for your own collection. Deep-Sky Wonders, from Sky Publishing Corporation. ISBN: 093334693X. 1998 This was the first book I edited for Sky Publishing Corporation and I learned a great deal from "Scotty" (as he was known) as I worked on the project with Stephen J. O'Meara. SteveO (or, as HE was sometimes called "Old Iron-Eyes O'Meara") was responsible for selecting from nearly 50 years worth of columns that Scotty wrote for , and then sending them along to me for tech editing, image selection, and layout. That was a complex project, and one I"m most proud of. Many a night I've been out observing and remember some little hidden trick of Scotty's for spotting some dim, distant little glow, or traversing the sky in a well-rehearsed star-hop. Reading this book is like sitting at the knee of the master, learning the mysteries of the sky from a man who knew it well!

64. Earth & Sky : Browse Science Links The reverse side consists of a simplified star map of the month s evening sky . Features monthly skywatching charts (print quality is very good) and http://www.earthsky.com/browse/index.php?s=Skywatching&c=Space

65. Teach Yourseld How RA/Dec Works - By ASSA Bloemfontein (Refer to pages 80 81 of skywatching by David Levi if possible). Remember it likethis Locate Betelguese (alpha Orionis) on the star map. http://www.assabfn.co.za/articles/ra_dec_workshop.htm

ASSA Bloemfontein Centre www.assabfn.co.za Subfolder: - Teach yourseld how RA/Dec works - Compiled by ASSA Bloemfontein Centre after a workshop in March 2003 for the club www.assabfn.co.za A) Introduction This guide sets forth some of the terms used in star chart observations that you will frequently come upon. To become seasoned in the finer techniques of sky observations, it is essential to know these terms used with star maps. This guide contains page references to the ASSA Handbook for 2003 - please keep the handbook at your side when working through this guide. B) Sky Observation and the use of Star Maps 1) Longitude and Latitude Just as the Earth are divided into north-south lines called Longitude (Lengtelyne) and in west-east lines called Latitude (Breedtegraad), so also is the sky divided into these imaginary lines called Right Ascension and Declination. Let's first look at longitude and latitude on Earth: Remember it like this: Longitude is the "long" lines: a long person is from top to bottom very long. Longitude lines go

66. Star Target™ Planisphere - Orion Telecopes Binoculars Whether you re skywatching with just your eyes, with binoculars or with a telescope, Our star Target features a detailed star map drafted by celestial http://www.telescope.com/sdx/58276.jsp

67. Advanced Skywatching Book Advanced skywatching takes a look at the sun and moon. Moon maps Some basicstar maps are presented that focus on deepsky objects that lie within the http://www.telescopes.ca/telescopes/RENDER/5/1019/1030/11208.html

68. Sky Publishing - Star-Finding With A Planisphere turning of the celestial sphere perplexes everyone who takes up skywatching . Its star map was a skeletal metal framework sliding over a solid plate http://www.wwnorton.com/astro21/sandt/planispheres.html

STAR-FINDING WITH A PLANISPHERE By Alan MacRobert Adapted from T HE MOVEMENTS OF THE STARS have taxed the human intellect throughout the ages from ancient Babylonians seeking to predict sky events, to Greek philosophers wrestling with the structure of the universe, to beginning amateurs today trying to point a new telescope at the Andromeda Galaxy. At first, the turning of the celestial sphere perplexes everyone who takes up skywatching. Sooner or later the picture snaps into place and the whole setup becomes obvious. But those who think the sky's motion is inherently simple should try explaining to a beginner why every star follows a different curved path across the sky at a different speed. And why do some stars move from west to east while most move east to west? Can you explain why some constellations turn somersaults during the night while others just tilt from side to side? To bring the sky's motion down to Earth, astronomers for millenniums have built little mechanisms that duplicate it. A working model not only illustrates how the sky turns but can help locate objects at any given time. The simplest sky model is a planisphere.

69. Sky Publishing Corporation - Guide To Backyard Astronomy Just a couple hours spend learning to read a star map can open a lifetime of skywatching on a clear winter night is the coldest activity known. http://www.wwnorton.com/astro21/sandt/backyard.html

GUIDE TO BACKYARD ASTRONOMY Sky Sense Binoculars Telescopes Sky Maps MANY ARTICLES in and SkyWatch introduce the basics of backyard astronomy to new and aspiring hobbyists. Here are some features from past issues to help you make the most of your time under the stars. How to Start Right in Astronomy What advice would help beginners the most? 's editors brainstormed this question. Pooling thoughts from more than 200 years of collective experience answering the phone and mail, we came up with a number of pointers to help newcomers past the pitfalls and onto the straightest route to success. Starmagnitudes and colors, celestial coordinates, and the different kinds of time used by astronomers are basic to your understanding of the night sky. The Stellar Magnitude System Everything you need to know about how astronomers describe the brightnesses of celestial objects. The Spectral Types of Stars Why the Sun is called G 2V and Polaris is called F Understanding Celestial Coordinates All about right ascension and declination. What makes precession happen?

70. Observing Resources For The Amateur Astronomer, Part 1 Superb area maps (mag. 6) cover the entire sky, with an index to interestingobjects. From SKY maps you can obtain a quality star map for the current month http://www.aaa.org/aaaresource1.htm

OBSERVING RESOURCES FOR THE AMATEUR ASTRONOMER Part 1: Beginning Observers Richard Rosenberg As amateur astronomers living in the New York City area, we have to confront miserable observing conditions. Many of us give up and become "armchair" astronomers. Others have persevered and become active observers, but would like family members or friends to share their interest. The good news is there's a lot out there to introduce us to the heavens, or to get us to the next level. In this article, I mention several books, magazines, charts, websites and anything else useful to the beginning observer. Essentially, naked-eye astronomy from the city is covered bright stars, major constellations, and planets. Subsequent articles will address the intermediate and advanced observer. Let me stress that nothing can benefit the beginner more than contact with more experienced observers. The AAA hosts observing sessions each month in the city. These are open to all, and members are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of the sky. Please come. First, a personal favorite of mine, the

71. Astronomy Book Shop - Field Guides Thirtyfive sky maps lead beginging stargazers on a tour of the heavens. Picking up where skywatching left off, here is an invaluable, http://www.slivoski.com/astronomy/starbook/fie.htm

Field Guides ISBN: 0679408525 Title: The National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky Author: Mark R. Chartrand,Jane Friedman Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated Date Published: October 1991 Format: Trade Cloth A handbook for skygazers that combines the best in astrophotography with a unique system of beautiful and easy-to-read star charts. Designed to make it simple for the reader to find and identify every major natural celestial object visible throughout the year with up-to-the-minute research and clear, accessible text, charts, and cross-references. 410 illustrations. ISBN: 0395910994 Title: A Field Guide to Stars and Planets Author: Jay M. Pasachoff,Contribution by Wil Tirion Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Date Published: December 1997 Format: Trade Paper ISBN: 0671874675 Title: The Star Guide: Learn how to Read the Night Sky Star by Star Author: Robin Kerrod Publisher: P-H Gen Re Date Published: October 1993 Format: Trade Cloth Totally visual, totally accessible, The Star Guide is a guide to actual observation of the night skywhat you can see for yourself with the naked eye or through binoculars or a telescope. Includes a rotating "planisphere" that enables the reader to locate the positions of constellations. 300 color photos and illustrations.

72. Skymaps.com: Astronomy And Space Articles Quality sky maps (star charts) for stargazing, education and publishing.The Evening Sky Map free each month. Find constellations, planets and comets. http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0508.html

Home Services Store Downloads Articles Help As published in The Evening Sky Map Articles Back Next CALENDARS 2006 SAVE 15% With purchase of $20 or more Skywatcher's 2006 Calendar Back Cover Image An award-winning calendar with monthly star charts and listing daily celestial events. Suitable for beginners. Buy from Calendars.com Astronomy 2006 Calendar Back Cover Image 12-image collection compiled by stargazing authority Terence Dickinson, author of NightWatch , who brings a wealth of practical experience to the calendar's daily diary of predicted celestial events, ranging from meteor showers to eclipses. Buy from Calendars.com More 2006 Calendars Sky Calendar August 2005 Moon at apogee (furthest from Earth) at 22h UT (distance 406,632 km; angular size 29.4'). New Moon at 3:05 UT. Beginning of lunation 1022. Mercury at inferior conjunction with the Sun at 23h UT. The planet passes into the morning sky. Not visible. Moon very near Venus Moon very near Jupiter Moon near Spica at 1h UT (evening sky). Perseid meteor shower peaks at 17h UT. The best known of all the meteor showers. Active from July 17 to August 24. Associated with debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle (109P) which orbits the Sun every 130 years. Produces swift, bright meteors (50 to 100 per hour) many with persistent trains. No special equipment is required to observe the meteor shower, just a dark observing site. Astronomers also predict an extra peak this year at 9h UT on August 12. This peak occurs during pre-dawn hours for skywatchers in North America.

73. AstronomyLINKS - Charts And Maps - Astronomy And Space Directory, Links, Booksma Daily annotated skywatching charts for every day of the year!......astronomylinks.com charts and maps - astronomical charts and maps online http://astronomylinks.com/charts_and_maps/

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74. Observatory Newsletter - Archive A very simple star map that I have created and use in this article is here.Now that you are set, what are we waiting for, let s go meet the stars of the http://students.washington.edu/venyt/Astro/on/issues/spring04/skywatching.html

Back to the Spring/Summer 04 issue Previous Article Find the Constellations By: Veneta Tashev Star watching, while it may seem complicated at first, it can be very interesting and joyful activity. With a good star-map you can come go "first name bases" with all the main constellations and enjoy the night sky. For a very basic map of the northern hemisphere, that can even turn into a planisphere for your convenience, this is a site you should visit and make use of paper and scissors to build your own: http://www.washjeff.edu/physics/plan.html . (Hint: Seattle is 47° N from the equator, so your best bet will be either 45° or 50° top plate.) A very simple star map that I have created and use in this article is here . Now that you are set, what are we waiting for, let's go meet the stars of the show!!! Big Dipper, Little Dipper and the Draco There are constellations close to the North Star (Polaris), which are always visible. The term that is given to them is circumpolar. They are the best ones to start with in order to orient oneself to the rest of the stars. The two best known are the Big and Little Dipper (Ursula Major and Minor). First find the Big Dipper, she is big and easily distinguishable. Then take the distance between the two "bottom" stars and measure it out 5 times. That should place you at the location of Polaris, the North Star and the end of the tail of the Little Dipper. Once you have located the two dippers is fairly easy to find Draco, the dragon, he winds between the two and has a kite like head.

75. Morien Institute - Skywatching Calendar 2005 Morien Institute skywatching expeditions for 2005, including meteor showers, andconstellation August 01 Dog star on ascent in the sky of August http://www.morien-institute.org/skywatch.html

Skywatching Calendar 2005 text translation service for 25 worldwide languages Skywatching 2004 Skywatching 2003 Skywatching 2002 ... past Morien Institute Skywatching The Morien Institute Skywatching Expeditions have developed out of a series of familiarity sessions that have happened over many years. Identifying the stars and star patterns which form the constellations in either hemisphere is a process which is essentially one of re-orientation. After three or four successive clear nights the observer begins to appreciate the vastness of the universe, often for the first time, and the sporadic meteors that can be seen every night bring home the reality that it is a perpetually changing, living cosmos Once the basics of constellation-recognition has been achieved, time spent noticing the movements of the planets across the background of fixed stars seems to last longer, as the greater time frames of our solar system are 'experienced' . The preoccupation with the cosmos that governed the lives of ancient peoples becomes less of a mystery as new skywatchers ponder with awe the vastness before them. Observing a meteor storm gives skywatchers a 3-D appreciation of our solar system, and drives home the discomforting reality that 'space' is far from 'empty' The rapid increase in interest in solar system history over the past decade has come about as part of a broader 'awakening' - a realisation concerning the near-earth environment and it's intrinsic impact on life on Earth. After all, the solar system is the

76. Morien Institute - Skywatching Activities 2003 Morien Institute skywatching expeditions for 2003, including meteor showers Identifying the stars and star patterns which form the constellations in the http://www.morien-institute.org/skywatch2003.html

Skywatching 2003 text translation service for 25 worldwide languages Skywatching 2005 Skywatching 2004 Skywatching 2002 ... Bookmark this page Today is The Morien Institute Skywatching Expeditions have developed out of a series of familiarity sessions that have happened over many years. Identifying the stars and star patterns which form the constellations in the northern hemisphere is a process which is essentially one of re-orientation. After three or four successive clear nights the observer begins to appreciate the vastness of the universe, often for the first time, and the sporadic meteors that can be seen every night bring home the reality that it is a perpetually changing, living cosmos Once the basics of constellation-recognition has been achieved, time spent noticing the movements of the planets across the background of fixed stars seems to last longer, as the greater time-frames of our solar system are 'experienced' . The pre-occupation with the cosmos that governed the lives of ancient peoples becomes less of a mystery as new skywatchers ponder with awe the vastness before them. Observing a meteor storm gives skywatchers a 3-D appreciation of our solar system, and drives home the discomforting reality that 'space' is far from 'empty' The skies we saw on November 18/19 2002 provided a glimpse of the sort of 'dynamic skies' that were common in ancient times, when regular bombardments of cometary debris on the surface of the Earth came to be the most dreaded of natural phenomena. It is likely that this

77. Skywatching: Cincinnati.Com skywatching African skies yield wealth of star legends. By Dean Regas Enquirercontributor. From the Egyptians and Arabs in the north to the tribes http://cincinnati.com/freetime/021601_skywatching.html

ENQUIRER POST WCPO CIN WEEKLY ... Customer Service Currently: Light Rain Weather Traffic HOME NEWS ... CiN Weekly Sywatching: February 16, 2001 Skywatching African skies yield wealth of star legends By Dean Regas Enquirer contributor From the Egyptians and Arabs in the north to the tribes inhabiting the continent, cultures in Africa have rich traditions in astronomy and stellar lore. African astronomers had a different perspective on the stars. Not only did their unique African environment and culture mold their star mythology, but they also observed stars that were invisible to the people of ancient Greece, China and America. The stars we see in the sky depend on our latitude on Earth. People living near and below the Equator see stars in the southern sky that we cannot. About one-third of the sky, or 32 constellations, are completely invisible from Cincinnati. The most famous southern objects include Alpha Centauri (the closest star to Earth other than the sun), the Southern Cross and two companion galaxies to the Milky Way called the Magellanic Clouds. The people who lived in ancient Greece, Rome, Babylonia, India, China and America observed the same stars because they all resided at roughly 40 degrees north latitude. Star legends of Africa, Australia and South America are different because they witnessed those extra 32 constellations.

78. Suggested Books Fred Schaaf has spent years perfecting the teaching of skywatching and astronomy drawings, and mapsthat take you beyond the visible canopy of stars and http://www.astro-tom.com/technical_data/suggested_books.htm

Home Up Recommended Astronomy Books Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe by Terence Dickinson, 176 pages 3rd edition (November 1998), Firefly Books; ISBN: 155209300X ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.79 x 10.81 x 10.80 Price: $31.50 The third edition of Nightwatch continues its tradition of being the best handbook for the beginning astronomer. Terence Dickinson covers all the problems beginners face, starting with the fact that the night sky does not look the way a modern city-dweller expects. He discusses light pollution, how to choose binoculars and telescopes, how to pronounce the names of stars and constellations, telescope mounts, averted vision, and why the harvest moon looks especially bright. Most of the lovely photographs in the book were taken by amateurs, which gives the section on astrophotography a particularly inspirational gleam. Dickinson's star charts are very handy, each covering a reasonable field of view and mapping the most interesting amateur objects. He gives good advice for planet watching, which he notes "is one of the few astronomical activities that can be conducted almost as well from the city as from dark rural locations." Altogether, the watchword for Nightwatch is indeed "practical" this is a book to be used, not just read. Spiral-bound to lie flat or to fold back undamaged, it's a field guide that pulls its own weight in the field. Author Timothy Ferris says, "Like a good night sky, Nightwatch is clear and wind-free. Try it and see for yourself."

79. Orion Star Target Constellation Finder Whether you’re skywatching with just your eyes or with binoculars or a Our star Target features a detailed star map drafted by celestial http://www.scsastro.co.uk/it270024.htm

SCS Astro Catalogue Orion Star Target Constellation Finder Shows "What’s Up" Any Time of Any Night in Any Year. For finding your way around the starry sky, there’s no better tool than a star wheel, or “planisphere.” Whether you’re skywatching with just your eyes or with binoculars or a telescope, it’s essential for learning constellations, identifying bright stars, and planning observing sessions. Our Star Target features a detailed star map drafted by celestial cartographer Wil Tirion. It shows all constellations visible from mid-northern latitudes (30° to 50°) and unlike other planispheres shows the locations of 100 showpiece star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies for viewing with binoculars or a telescope. All are clearly labeled and visible under a red flashlight (sold separately). You just dial in the date and time, and—voila!—Star Target displays a current map of the night sky. On the back are simple instructions for using Star Target, plus viewing tips and a calendar of annual meteor showers. A must for any stargazer, especially beginners. Coated cardboard, with clear plastic window.

80. Abrams Planetarium - Sky Calendar The Abrams Planetarium Sky Calendar promotes skywatching for people of all ages . The reverse side consists of a simplified star map of the month s http://www.pa.msu.edu/abrams/SkyCalendar/Index.html

The Abrams Planetarium Sky Calendar promotes skywatching for people of all ages. As its name implies, the sheet for each month takes the form of a calendar. Diagrams in the boxes invite the reader to track the moon's rapid motion past the planets and bright stars of the zodiac, as well as to follow the more leisurely pace of the planets in their gatherings with bright stars and other planets. The reverse side consists of a simplified star map of the month's evening sky. The sky maps are designed for use at a convenient time in mid-evening, for a latitude useful for the entire continental U.S. (40 degrees north). The Sky Calendar has evolved into one of the nations most highly illustrated, easy-to-follow guide to sky events. Not only is it enjoyed by over 10,000 paid subscribers, but it is used (with permission) by classroom teachers with their students, by planetariums and astronomy clubs, and by park interpreters for audiences at sky talks. Both the sky map (on the reverse side) and the calendar appear in each issue of Science and Children , a journal of the National Science Teachers Association.

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