Amateur astronomy

How to Get Started in Amateur Astronomy: Astronomy is the study of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects that populate the sky. It is an endlessly fascinating field, the oldest of the natural sciences, and one of the few areas of science that amateurs can directly assist th…

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You'll find tons of free astronomy resources for teaching all ages on these websites. #astronomy

Astronomy is a great hobby that you can start today. On a clear night you can see planets, moons, stars, galaxies, and nebulas.

Looking to start stargazing or want to become an amateur astronomer? Read on to learn about the best stargazing telescope for any budget. These best telescopes for kids and adults and best telescopes for beginners will help you get a great view of what's in the night sky without breaking the bank. #stargazing #astronomy

UniMap Software - automated star identification (detection - matching - plate-solving) - astrophotography - integrated telescope/camera control

Dick Locke's astronomy equipment: Telescopes, CCD Cameras, Astrophotography, Takahashi, SBIG, QHY8, Canon 20Da, Nikon, Manfrotto, camera equipment, tripod, head

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Chart of Space.com's telescope picks for hobbyists and learners.

You may have noticed that amateur astronomers and astrophotographers will often describe their sky quality reading when posting pictures or discussing observations. One of the easiest ways to identify the brightness of your night sky is to use the Bortle scale. How bright is YOUR backyard night sky? (Find out here)

In this article we outline what Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA) is, how it differs from regular astronomy and what gear is needed.

Meade 20" MAX-ACF (f/8) Advanced Coma-Free on MAXm Robotic German Equatorial with Altazimuth Pier

I’m often asked how I am able to take high-quality images of the solar system using my iPhone. In short, the quality of today’s smartphone cameras makes it possible to take very respectable i…

With Takahashi Space Boy.

Esprit 80ED Setup, Pat Darmody

Pocket Powerbox Pocket Powerbox (in short PPB) is suitable for the “grab and go” astrophotographer who does not want too much automation. Device can provide 10Amps of power, a sufficient number of 12V Outputs, Two Dew Heater Channels, A DSLR power output and an environmental sensor to monitor humidity and temperature. This product is now obsolete