41. Jose Suro - Amateur Astronomy Pages All images and content are copyrighted (c) 20032005 and may not be reproduced without consent best viewed at 1600x1200 resolution 24bit color. http://web.tampabay.rr.com/jsuro/

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42. Jarek's Amateur Astronomy Site Welcome to Jarek s amateur astronomy Site. I have been interested in astronomy and astrophysics since my middle school days, but I wasn t observing anything http://cbsu.tc.cornell.edu/staff/jarekp/personal/astro/

Loading logo ... Loading menu ... Loading menu bottom ... Welcome to Jarek's Amateur Astronomy Site I have been interested in astronomy and astrophysics since my middle school days, but I wasn't observing anything until relatively recently. Observing supplements my "theoretical" interest in astronomy - it would not be so much interesting if I didn't know some about the things I see, and on the other hand seeing adds a "personal touch" to knowledge. I own five telescopes at present - one small 4.5" Dobsonian from Orion (SkyQuest 4.5), bigger 10" Dobsonian from Antares (XL10), 80mm ED Celestron refractor (C80ED - it rides on CGE1400), 14" Celestron SCT (CGE1400 XLT Fastar) and Coronado Personal Solar Telescope (PST). Until recently I also owned a 9.25" SCT from Celestron (C9.25S-GT XLT), but I have sold it on Astromart after I bought CGE1400. Both are great and worked very well for me so far. In Ithaca, NY I started with 4.5" Dobsonian, then moved up to 9.25" SCT, then added 80mm piggyback refractor and I was quite happy until I got aperture fever again ... That urge to have bigger and bigger and bigger telescope! I bet you know it very well :-). I had to buy 14" SCT, and so I did, and I am very happy with it. CGE1400 is a great scope, wonderful optics, excellent mount! It performs very well for visual, with good pointing accuracy. Many say that C14+C80ED would be too heavy for CGE mount for astrophotography, but for me it works very well in this aspect too. Coronado PST opened a new area of Solar observing for me, it is a fantastic little scope.

43. SWAOG Amateur Astronomy Network The South West Astronomy Observers Group (SWAOG) is a group of Amateur Astronomers who host a weekly astronomy program via a Ham Radio Network http://astronomy.thebrownhouse.org/audio/rss.xml

http://www.swaog.com The South West Astronomy Observers Group (SWAOG) is a group of Amateur Astronomers who host a weekly astronomy program via a Ham Radio Network en-us junk@thebrownhouse.org junk@thebrownhouse.org Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:30:00 CST Amateur Astronomy show hosted by amateur astronomers and radio operators The South West Astronomy Observers Group (SWAOG) is a group of Amateur Astronomers who host a weekly astronomy program via a Ham Radio Network Gary Brown (KC4VNU) astronomy ham radio amateur nature science space cosmos cosmology physics astrophysics selenology star-gazing telescopes binoculars optics deep sky astrophotography CCD digital imaging photography rockets satellites planets mercury vernus earth mars jupiter saturn uranus neptune pluto celestial cosmic space universe macrocosm moons stars clusters constellations galaxy galaxies nebula asteroids meteors comets solar lunar eclipses aurora metoer showers super nova podcast chicago illinois dupage Gary Brown (KC4VNU) gary@thebrownhouse.org http://astronomy.thebrownhouse.org/audio/swaog_itunes_logo.jpg

44. Equipment For The Amateur Astronomer - Night Sky Observer Astronomy Articles Binoculars and telescopes and other astronomy equipment and accessories are the meat and potatoes of amateur astronomy. A good pair of binoculars is what http://www.nightskyobserver.com/astroarticles/equipment/equipment-for-the-amateu

Night Sky Observer Astronomy Articles Home Submit Search ... RSS Welcome Guest Search: Main Menu Home Login Register Submit Article ... Editorial Guidelines Pages Example Page Example Subpage Categories Astronomy Societies Astronomy Software Astrophotography Book Reviews ... The Weather Sponsors Cannes transfers Nice Monaco local search closet kitchen bath storage Telescopes and Binoculars 4 users online. Night Sky Observer Astronomy Articles Equipment Equipment for the Amateur Astronomer View PDF Print View by: gnugent Total views: Word Count: Binoculars and telescopes and other astronomy equipment and accessories are the meat and potatoes of amateur astronomy. A good pair of binoculars is what introduced me to the pleasures of stargazing many moons ago and only after a couple of years scanning the skies did I graduate to a telescope. That was one of the department store 60mm telescopes we're all warned about, but my folks didn't know any better, and to a 12-year old kid, it opened up the universe. Telescopes While cheap (in every sense of the word) telescopes are still to be found, recent years have seen the introduction of small but very affordable telescopes from manufacturers such as Meade and Celestron and, despite their small size, these telescopes have excellent optics that far outperform the cheap optics in my old 60mm scope from so long ago. Many of these small telescopes now come with GOTO features that allow you to select an object to view from an attached handset and the telescope will automatically slew to that feature in the sky. What the ads tend to forget to mention is that in order to use this facility, the telescope must be correctly set up and aligned beforehand. Many scopes, unfortunately, lie gathering dust in corners and wardrobes because their owners couldn't figure out how to use the thing. It's not their fault - better, and simpler, instructions should be supplied with the telescopes. But for those who can work with such an instrument, a wealth of celestial objects are available for viewing that would be quite difficult to find otherwise.

45. Andy's Shot Glass - Affordable Amateur Astronomy And Astrophotography Andy s Shot Glass is dedicated to helping amateur astronomers on a budget get the most for their money out of their affordable telescopes and accessories. http://www.andysshotglass.com/

Welcome! Andy's Shot Glass uses digital multimedia to present sound and video tutorials that make understanding telescopes, astronomy and astrophotography easy! If you don't see the animation below then you need to download the latest Flash Player . If you see the animation, just click the link to get started! SkyView Pro 8" EQ Reflector With Upgrade Kit SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope With Object Locator SkyQuest XT10 IntelliScope With Object Locator SkyQuest XT8 IntelliScope With Object Locator

46. Amateur Astronomy amateur astronomy is a fascinating and rewarding hobby. It can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life and all ages, and the beauty of it is, http://www.wyas.fsnet.co.uk/amateur_astronomy.htm

Amateur Astronomy is a fascinating and rewarding hobby. It can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life and all ages, and the beauty of it is, that it need not cost a single penny! Below is a list of topics you may find helpful in Amateur Astronomy.

47. WSAAG Homepage The Homepage of the Western Sydney Amateur Astronomical Society. Western Sydney amateur astronomy Group. Wsaag logo http://users.tpg.com.au/users/wsaag/

Western Sydney Amateur Astronomy Group WSAAG HAS MOVED TO A NEW WEBSITE WSAAG.ORG YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY RE-DIRECTED IN A FEW SECONDS IF RE-DIRECTION FAILS PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE Last Updated

48. Joe Bergeron's Amateur Astronomy Page Telescope reviews, observations, drawings, essays, and more. http://homepage.mac.com/joebergeron/astronomy.html

Amateur Astronomy has been an important part of my life for over 35 years. I like deep-sky observing and planetary about equally well. I've owned a lot of telescopes, and am presently satisfied with the seven I have: Astro-Physics 155mm f/9 EDT refractor 10" f/6 Starsplitter Compact Dobsonian with Nova optics 3.5" Questar Maksutov 92mm Astro-Physics Stowaway refractor 3" f/6.5 Jaegers refractor 40mm Coronado PST Celestron Omni XLT 150mm Reflector Items of Interest: Astro-Physics Page Read how I, a humble man of ordinary means, came to possess these legendary telescopes. Stowaway Review Experience even more levels of detail as I wax enthusiastic over this fabled instrument. Reviews of Other Telescopes Discussions of various telescopes I have owned, plus some accessories. Beginning Nerd Astronomy Discover the pulse-pounding origins of my involvement in amateur astronomy. Leonid Meteor Storm 2001 A few photographs from this amazing event. Essays concerning observing and space: An essay about the seasons and observing Another essay about observing A story about a shuttle launch A list of favorite little-known Deep Sky Objects No Messier objects here...but nothing especially difficult, either. Artwork from the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 on Jupiter My views of the most impressive celestial event anyone has ever seen.

49. ADC For Amateur Astronomers This page includes information on using ADC resources for amateur astronomy and links to selected external resources that may be of interest. http://adc.gsfc.nasa.gov/adc/adc_amateurs.html

HOME SCIENCE DATA SITE MAP SITE SEARCH ... FEEDBACK ADC for Amateur Astronomers Lucile Miller Observatory Photo Special Note: The World Wide Web contains many, many sites for Astronomy, many of which may be of interest to amateur astronomers. The ADC primarily serves the professional astronomy community. However, amateurs can find many of the ADC's catalogs useful for their hobby. This page includes information on using ADC resources for amateur astronomy and links to selected external resources that may be of interest. We are not responsible for the content of the external pages. If you have suggestions for additional links, please send them to the curators at the e-mail addresses listed at the bottom of the page. We regret that we may not be able to accommodate every such request. THE ADC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF EXTERNAL SITES LINKED FROM THIS PAGE. Amateur Astronomy Uses of ADC What type of stuff can I find here? The Astronomical Data Center specializes in archiving and distributing collections of data that have been published by professional astronomers. Most of these data sets are in the form of computer-readable tables of numbers, rather than images. Amateur astronomers can find these data collections useful in looking up the properties and locations of celestial objects. This can help amateurs plan for observing sessions, and help them to better understand what they've observed. Please see our

50. The Telson Spur: Field Nodes -- Astronomy (11): Amateur Astronomy Part of The Telson Spur, this page is a list of links to online resources in amateur astronomy. http://www.snark.ca/urania.htm

Contents Jump Search Gopher ... Index Astronomy The Contingent Universe DESCRIPTION : The eleventh of a group of pages on Astronomy (one of the Field Nodes comprising the subject tree of The Telson Spur ), this page is a list of links to on-line resources in amateur astronomy. The coordinate pages, with a common header and List of Contents , contain links to resources in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Observational Astronomy, the study of Stars and Galaxies, and the pursuit of Amateur Astronomy. KEYWORDS : amateur astronomy; astrophotography; binoculars; dark sky; deep sky; light pollution; observation; observing; stargazing; telescope The glaring sun hath ceased to shine; The solemn stars invade the sky; Again the welcome night is mine, Wherein to view the worlds on high: The night! when heaven bares its face, And man with reverent soul can trace The awful mysteries of space. John L. Stoddard We are all impelled by the same wonder and curiosity, we are all exploring the same Universe... Robert Burnham, Jr. List of Contents Astronomy and Astrophysics Astronomy Education Astronomy Software Observational Astronomy Ground Observatories Space Astronomy Astronomy Data and Sky Surveys Astronomical Images Stars and Galaxies Galaxies and the Milky Way Stars and the Interstellar Medium Galactic and Stellar Evolution Protostars and Star Formation Post-MS and Stellar Endpoints The Far Country: Amateur Astronomy Stargazing Equipment Amateur Telescope Making Astrophotography Clubs and Societies Astronomy Travel Astronomical Data The Universe Stars and Galaxies Amateur Astronomy ... AstroNews The Far Country: Astronomy as an

51. SPACE.com -- John Dobson: Amateur Astronomy's Revolutionary A profile of John Dobson, the man who changes amateur astronomy with his cheap and powerful telescopes. http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/astronomy/dobson_astronomer_000507.html

advertisement Do-it-yourself Astronomy: When Is a Color More than a Color? Astronomers Find Six More Planets Orbiting Nearby Stars John Dobson: Amateur Astronomy's Revolutionary By posted: 04:29 pm ET 05 May 2000 Strutting around the lawn of the Vedanta monastery in Hollywood, California, John Dobson, cracks the whip on a rag-tag assembly of wannabe astronomers who are grinding their slabs of glass into the shape of a telescope mirror. Grey ponytail wagging, he swaggers around the group. His ratty clothes mask sophistication while he genuinely wants everyone to do his or her best, in his eyes no one is grinding quite right. "He's my guru." Dobson helps acolyte Durga Pobre shape a lens. Having taught the craft for over 30 years, Dobson, 84, admits his patience is wearing thin. "No, not like that," he barks at one young boy. "Longer strokes! Longer strokes!" A group of 20 or so have assembled at the spiritual enclave of the Vedanta society a religious order of chaste monks and nuns who believe in a religion inspired by Hinduism to learn the art of building cheap and powerful telescopes. "He's my guru," said Durga Pobre, a retired real-estate saleswoman taking the class. "I love the stars. I love the sky. It's like giving birth to a telescope."

52. Amsky - The On-line Mega-magazine For Amateur Astronomy Articles about astronomy, amateur telescope making and club news from astronomy club newsletters and websites. Enter. cover.jpg (152322 bytes) http://www.amsky.com/

Articles about astronomy, amateur telescope making and club news from astronomy club newsletters and websites. Enter 3C321: Black Hole Fires at Neighboring Galaxy

53. Amateur Observatories Examples of small observatories that individual amateur astronomers have built for . Sky Observatory Croatian amateur astronomy Cymbeline Observatory http://obs.nineplanets.org/obs/obslist.html

Amateur Astronomical Observatories Examples of small observatories that individual amateur astronomers have built for personal use. I started this list when doing research before building my own observatory . I got a lot of good ideas by looking at what others had done. Perhaps you will, too :-) Building a small observatory is not all that hard. A simple roll-off roof design can be built in a few days with simple tools and materials easily available in your local building supply store. A dome is much more complicated but still can be done with more careful planning. Or you can buy a kit. Note: New entries are marked with an asterisk Hardcopy More Small Astronomical Observatories edited by Partick Moore. Includes a chapter on my own observatory. Vendors SkyShed , very nice roll-off plans, kits and installations Altair Astro , EU vendor of SkyShed PODs At Home In A Dome Backyard Observatories , custom roll-offs Roll Off Roofs Agent Observatory Paul Andrew Observatorio Antares Apogee Robotic Observatory ... Astropixlar (Swedish) The AstroShed Ballauer Observatory Observatorio de la Ballona Barking Dog Observatory ... Junk Bond Observatory aka 701 Sierra Vista K9 Observatory KAC Observatory W.M. Keck Observatory

54. November 22, 2002, Hour One: Planetariums / Amateur Astronomy November 22, 2002, Hour One Planetariums / amateur astronomy. http://www.sciencefriday.com/pages/2002/Nov/hour1_112202.html

THIS WEEK ON SCIENCE FRIDAY... Science Friday Archives November November 22, 2002: Hour One: Planetariums / Amateur Astronomy Have you been to a planetarium lately? Planetariums are increasingly going digital, replacing those quaint sky tours of our elementary school field trips with slick productions that blend art and science into fantastic tours of the universe. In this hour of Science Friday we'll take a look at the new planetarium shows. Plus, how to look at the real night sky, how amateur astronomers are contributing to the science...and some tips on buying telescopes. Call in with your comments and questions at 1-800-989-8255, and share your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge registration required Listen to this program in RealAudio! Guests: Derrick Pitts Chief Astronomer and Director of Planetarium Programs Fels Planetarium, The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Timothy Ferris Science writer, Author of "

55. UM Observatory: Amateur Astronomy What is amateur astronomy? It s looking up and enjoying the beauty of the night sky. It s making sketches of the craters of the moon. http://www.astro.umd.edu/openhouse/amateur/index.html

Amateur Astronomy Telescope Advice New Telescope Owner Nights Learn the Sky Nights ... Weather Amateur Astronomy What is amateur astronomy? It's looking up and enjoying the beauty of the night sky. It's making sketches of the craters of the moon. It's learning how to pronounce the names of stars and constellations. It's observing one object night after night to see miniscule changes. There are many aspects that make up amateur astronomy. We've tried to include some material that local amateurs and those wanting to get into astronomy might find useful in this section. Watch for announcements and updates of programs as well as interesting things that might be happening in the sky. Announcements Learn the Sky Nights 2006 Details about our summer amateur courses 'Learn the Sky Nights' are now posted. Registration is open!!!! Clubs! Check out our expanded group programs Are you thinking about buying a telescope Monthly Observing Highlights The University of Maryland Observatory is supported in part by: The Maryland Space Grant Consortium Friends of the UM Observatory Last Updated: Tuesday November 20, 2007 by Elizabeth Warner

56. Astronomy Cast - Ep. 7: Getting Started In Amateur Astronomy Got your eye on that $40 telescope at Walmart? Wait, hear us out first! Fraser and Pamela discuss st. http://www.astronomycast.com/astronomy/getting-started-in-amateur-astronomy/

@import url( http://www.astronomycast.com/wp-content/themes/AstroCast/style.css ); Subscribe Subscribe iTunes HOME FORUM ... *New* Sponsors Blogroll Astronomy a Go-Go Astronomy Media Player Bad Astronomy Quirks and Quarks ... Universe Today Search: Shows Index Amateur Astronomy Observing Astronomy Cosmology ... Meetups Collaborators Past Shows Ep. 72: Cosmic Rays Ep. 71: Gravitational Waves Ep. 70: How To Win a Nobel Prize Astronomy Cast Meetup at AAS Austin ... Ep. 7: Getting Started in Amateur Astronomy October 23rd, 2006 Like it? Digg-it Reddit del.icio.us 11pm in downtown San Jose credit: R. Jay GaBany, Cosmotography.com Got your eye on that $40 telescope at Walmart? Wait, hear us out first! Fraser and Pamela discuss strategies for getting into amateur astronomy - one of the most worthwhile hobbies out there. We discuss what gear to get, where to look, and how to meet up with other astronomy enthusiasts. Download Episode 7: Getting Started in Amateur Astronomy (10.6 MB) Show Notes Check out Episode 33: Choosing and Using a Telescope for more specific suggestions and links Basic Optics HyperPhysics Concept Maps: Light and Vision - links to lots of information Optical Aberrations Binoculars Binocular FAQ Binocular Buying Guide Binoculars for astronomy and observing other things in the night sky Telescopes Lens Combinations: Telescopes - includes interactive Java applet FAQ about Telescopes - Discovery Channel Basic Telescope Optics Optical Telescopes - from MSN Encarta Dobsonian Telescope Other Resources for Amateurs

57. AstroLeb Homepage, Introduction -AstroLeb (astronomy In Lebanon Astronomy Lebano Located in Lebanon and includes news, sky now, picture of the day, and lectures. http://www.astroleb.com/

ASTRONOMY IN LEBANON ASTRONOMY LINKS ASTRONOMY NEWS THE SKY NOW ... ABOUT US We go out our daily lives understanding almost nothing of the world. We give little thoughts to the machinery that generates the sunlight that makes life possible , to the gravity that glues us to an earth that would otherwise send us spinning off into space, or to the atoms of which we are made and we fundamentally depend. Except for children, few of us spend much time wondering why nature is the way it is; where the cosmos came from, or whether it was always here; or whether there are ultimate limits to what humans can know ... from the introduction of "A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME” CARL SAGAN On June 25, 2006, two members of AstroLeb were able to launch a small rocket at an altitude of 1800 northern Lebanon. A Conversation with Charles Elachi Director of JPL, and NASA Advanced Planning

58. House Passes Amateur Astronomy Bill Honoring Astronaut Pete Conrad | SpaceRef - House Passes amateur astronomy Bill Honoring Astronaut Pete Conrad SpaceRef. http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=500

59. Naperville Astronomical Association: Organized Amateur Astronomy Information page of a nonprofit Chicagoland amateur astronomy club. Contacts and links to the other site pages. http://www.stargazing.net/naa/

Your browser does not support JavaScript, or has "active content" blocked; Menu system will not function. An Illinois amateur astronomy society; join us to explore the wonders of the Universe! d current page: Home d document.location = "index.shtml"; If you see this, click here: NAA Page Some hidden keyword text: N.A.A. Illinois astronomy clubs Naperville DuPage County Lisle Wheaton Downers Grove Aurora Chicagoland Chicago astronomical society. Stargazing star parties telescopes observatory amateur astronomy clubs public observatory programs midwest astronomy club sky viewing naked eye binoculars. Solar telescopes sun moon planets stars nebulae galaxies weather for astronomers cosmology astrophysics amateur astronomy club Illinois Naperville weather forecasts activities family science education nature outdoor scientific educational hobbies teaching astronomy telescopes skywatching stars comets meteors planets sun space weather astronomy news moon. Suburban Chicago stargazing Naperville Astronomical Association

60. About Astronomy | Amateur Astronomy And Telescopes Want to get started with the fascinating hobby astronomy? My website will teach you about telescopes, what to observe, etc http://aboutastronomy.net/

About Astronomy Amateur Astronomy and Telescopes Home Home Getting Started Observing ... My Equipment Welcome! Getting Started Observing Star Charts The Next Step: A Telescope ... Links Recognitions Click On This Picture To Participate NJ Night Sky Awards ©AboutAstronomy.net: Last Updated 6/10/07 startClicky(3221075,'fwdb1');

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