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ASTRONOMY sa ARTIFICIAL SATELLITE sa ASTEROID ASTRONOMY sa ASTRONOMICAL COMPUTING sa ASTRONOMICAL DRAWING & PAINTING sa ASTRONOMICAL PHOTOGRAPHY sa BINARY STAR ASTRONOMY sa COMET ASTRONOMY sa LIGHT POLLUTION sa LUNAR ASTRONOMY sa METEOR ASTRONOMY sa MODEL & MINIATURE ASTRONOMICAL MODELING sa OBSERVATORY sa PHOTOMETRY & RADIOMETRY sa PLANETARIUM sa PLANETARY ASTRONOMY sa PLANISPHERE sa RADIO ASTRONOMY sa SIDEREAL CLOCK sa SOLAR ASTRONOMY sa TELESCOPE xx SCIENCE xx TELESCOPE How to run a Messier marathon to locate as many of the 110 Messier objects in one night as possible. Gazer's gazette. Estimating the magnitudes of variable stars. How to plot the curve (cycles) of a variable star. Gazer's gazette. Observing galaxies. Includes a chart of galaxies visible through a medium-size (8" to 12") telescope. Gazer's gazette. Tips on holding a star party to introduce the public to amateur astronomy. Gazer's gazette. Observing diffuse nebulae. Includes a chart of 18 nebula. Gazer's gazette. How to locate faint Messier objects using four basic techniques (aiming, star-hopping, sweeping and setting circles). Gazer's gazette. Twenty one challenging deep-sky objects. An expansion of the "top 21" objects presented in the Oct 1979 issue. Gazer's gazette. When and how to view the zodiacal light. Equipment atlas. Keeping warm while stargazing. How to dress for winter. Observing planets and bright stars during the daytime using both a telescope and the unaided eye. Close-up on the Orion. Includes star map of objects within the constellation. Observing peculiar galaxies. What they are, where they are and tips on observing. Close-up on the constellations Monoceros and Canis Minor. Includes a star map of the objects within these constellations. Close-up on the constellation Gemini. Includes a star map of the objects within this constellation. Image orientation. How to correlate inverted and inverted/reversed images seen in the telescope with star charts and with the sky as actually seen by the eye. Includes tips on making your own reversed star charts. Close-up on the Corvus, Crater and eastern section of the Hydra constellation. Includes detailed star map of objects within these constellations. Getting away to it all. Tips on taking an overnight trip to a first-class astronomical viewing location. Combine camping with observing. Where to go and what equipment to take along. Close-up on Ursa Minor and Draco constellations. Includes a star map of objects within these constellations. Observing planetary nebulae. Close-up on constellation Virgo. Includes star map of objects in the constellation. Close-up on the Ophiuchus constellation. Includes star chart of objects in the constellation. Close-up on the Vulpecula constellation and surrounding area. Includes detailed star chart. The pleasures of deep sky observing. Suggestions for getting started in this form of observing. Close-up on Aquarius constellation. Includes star chart of the constellation. Starting an amateur astronomy club. Close-up on Cepheus constellation. Includes star map of constellation. Close-up on the constellation Cetus (the whale). Includes a star chart of the area. Close-up on the constellation Camelopardalis. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Lepus. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the Gemini constellation. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Lynx. Includes a star chart of the region. Searching for supernovae. Includes a chart of the 199 brightest galaxies. Close-up on the constellation Coma Berenices. Includes a star chart of the region. Observing edge-on galaxies. Includes a chart of selected edge-on galaxies and their coordinates. Close-up on the constellation Libra. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the Corona Borealis and Serpens Caput constellations. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Sagittarius. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Cygnus. Includes a star chart of the region. Learning the fall constellations. Close-up on the constellation Capricornus. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on constellation Cassiopeia. Includes a star chart of the region. 21 astronomical objects for binocular observers. Close-up on the constellation Andromeda. Includes a star chart of the region. Exploring the nebulosities of Orion. Close-up on the winter constellation Taurus. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Orion. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Canis Major. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Puppis. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Ursa Major. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the Canes Venatici (Hunting Dogs) constellation. Includes a sky chart of the region. Close-up on constellation Bootes. Includes a sky chart of the area. Studying galactic structure with binoculars. Part 1. Close-up on the constellation Lyra. Includes a star map of the region. Close-up on the constellations Serpens Cauda (serpent's tail) and Scutum (shield). Includes star map of the region. Close-up on the constellation Lacerta. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Cepheus (the king). Includes a star chart of the region. Studying galactic structure with binoculars. Part 2. Close-up on the constellation Pegasus. Includes a star chart of the region. Exploring the winter constellations with a pair of binoculars. Close-up on the constellation Auriga (charioteer). Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Perseus. Includes a sky chart of the region. Close-up on the constellations Gemini (the twins) and Canis Minor (little dog). Includes a sky chart of the region. Probing the constellations of Spring. Close-up on the constellation Coma Berenices. Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellations Leo, Leo Minor, and Sextans. Includes a sky chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Ursa Major. Includes a star chart of the region. Viewing the Summer constellations. Close-up on the constellation Scorpius. Includes a star chart of the region. Observing nebulosities in the constellation Cygnus. Close-up on the constellations Ophiuchus (serpent-bearer) and Serpens Cauda (tail of the serpent). Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Sagittarius. Includes a star chart of the region. Learn the fall stars (constellations). Close-up on the constellations Cygnus (swan) and Vulpecula (little fox). Includes a star chart of the region. Close-up on the constellation Cetus (the whale). Includes a star map of the region. Observing the local group of galaxies. Close-up on the constellations Andromeda and Triangulum. Includes a star chart of the region Circumpolar stars of the North. Close-up on the constellation Eridanus (the river). Includes a star chart of the region. How to revive a tired astronomy club. How to observe variable stars. Observing the constellation Orion (the Hunter) and the constellation Lepus (the Hare). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Canis Major (the Large Dog). Includes a star chart of the region. An overview of the constellations which fill the southern circumpolar sky. Observing the constellation Cancer (the Crab). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the three constellations Corvus, Crater, and Eastern Hydra. Observing the constellation Canes Venatici (the Hunting Dogs). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellations Libra (the Scales) and Serpents Caput (the Serpents Head). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the Lyra (Lyre) constellation. Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Capricornus (the Sea Goat). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellations Cepheus (the King) and Lacerta (the Lizard). Includes a star chart of the region. The skies belong to everyone. How to get started in backyard astronomy. Observing the constellation Pisces (the Fish). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellations Pegasus (the Winged Horse) and Equuleus (the Colt). Includes a star chart of the region. Discovering binocular astronomy. How to choose a pair of binoculars and use them for astronomical observations. Observing the constellation Taurus (the Bull). Includes a star chart of the region. Chasing the Ogre (optical gamma ray emitter). Tips on how to locate and photograph this unique astronomical phenomenon. Observing the constellation Auriga (the Charioteer). Includes a star chart of the region. Galactic clusters for binoculars. Using binoculars in serious deep-sky observing. Includes a chart of open clusters viewable with binoculars. Observing the constellation Carina (the Keel). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the Lynx constellation. Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Virgo (the Virgin). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Centaurus (the Centaur). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Hercules (the Strongman). Includes a star chart of the region. How to convert a halogen flashlight into a star pointer. Observing the constellations Corona Australis (Southern Crown) and Telescopium (the Telescope). Star chart of the region is included. Observing the constellations Aquila (the Eagle) and Scutum (the Shield). Star chart of the region is included. Observing the constellation Aquarius (the Water Bearer). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Pisces (the Fish). Includes a star chart of the region. Are two eyes better than one? Pros and cons of using two-eyed (binocular) vision in astronomy. Observing the constellations Sculptor (sculptor's tools) and Phoenix (mythical bird). Includes a star chart of the region. Learning the sky by degrees. How to locate (point out) celestial objects by citing their "angular distance" from something whose location is already known. How to conquer the Messier objects. Equipment, preparation and techniques to improve your viewing of faint Messier objects. Observing the constellations Monoceros (the Unicorn) and Canis Minor (Little Dog). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Camelopardalis (the Giraffe). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellations Vela (the Sails) and Pyxis (Ship's Compass). Includes a star chart of the region. Gearing up for summer deep-sky observing. Tips on selecting clothing, star atlas, eyepiece, accessories, etc. Observing the constellations Cancer (the Crab) and Hydra. Includes a star chart of the region. Using the star-hopping technique to locate the quasars (quasi-stellar objects) which are visible through smaller telescopes. Observing the constellation Draco (the Dragon). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing spring galaxies with binoculars. Observing the constellation Bootes (the Herdsman). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellations Lupus (the Wolf) and Norma (the Carpenter's Square). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Pavo (the Peacock). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Cassiopeia (the Queen). Includes a star chart of the region. The secret world of dark nebulae. Tips on locating and observing summer dark nebulae. Observing the constellations Delphinus (the Dolphin) and Sagitta (the Arrow). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Aries (the Ram). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellation Fornax (the Furnace). Includes a star chart of the region. Observing the constellations Caelum (the Chisel), Columba (the Dove), and Pictor (the Painter's Easel). Includes a star chart of the region. Keeping a journal of astronomical observations. Selecting the notebook, what to record, sketching, etc. Observing Orion's great nebula (Messier 42, NGC 1976). Observing Canis Major's 26 star clusters. Observing planetaries (planetary nebulae) in the winter hexagon. Observing globular star clusters. Some tips. Observing galaxies in the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation. Observing the springtime constellations Bootes (the Herdsman) and Corona Borealis (Northern Crown). Observing the naked-eye sky glows (aurora, zodiacal light, gegenschein). Observing globular clusters in Ophiuchus constellation. Optical illusions of low-angle celestial observing. A look at the causes and results. Standout winter star clusters. Using a small telescope to discover a variety of star clusters that lie in the winter Milky Way. Some tips. Observing faint, distant, or heavily-obscured galaxies. Some tips. Galaxy hunting around the Big Dipper. Explore the spiral arms and dust lanes of bright springtime galaxies. Some tips. The art of observing planetaries. The strategy for observing planetary nebulae is to search with low magnification and then switch to higher magnifications to see detail. Dramatically diverse globulars. Tips on observing globular clusters with small telescopes. The challenge of dusty dark nebulae. Dust clouds lying in front of bright objects are among the most exotic and challenging sights for deep-sky observers. Some tips. Ten essential items to take along when going out for an evening of observing with your telescope. Rewarding star clusters. Small telescope owners can sharpen their observing skills by searching for these five challenging star clusters. Autumn's galaxies. Fall is the perfect time of year to explore the sky's brightest galaxies. Gaseous nebulae. Observing tricks and filters needed to observe these extremely faint objects. Treasures of the winter Milky Way. Perseus and Cassiopeia in the northern sky offer a bounty of bright objects for observers with binoculars. Introduction to weather observing for amateur astronomers. Tips on determining the chances of sky being cloudy or clear. Finding the best observing site based on observing conditions and convenience. Astronomy's 1990 sky guide. A complete guide for planning the year's skywatching. Stalking the elusive Horsehead Nebula. With a moderate-sized telescope, a black sky, and a little patience, you can find one of the sky's most beautiful deep-sky objects. The art of seeing. Five simple techniques will improve your eyes' performance and increase your observing enjoyment. Looks at dark adaptation, averted vision, magnification, nebula filters, and binocular viewing. Find a supernova remnant using careful searching and a moderate-size telescope. Inside the Hyades Cluster. Techniques for observing this star cluster. Explore the southern sky, an area rich with nebulae, clusters, and the dazzling Magellanic Clouds. Five challenging globular star clusters that will test your observing skills. Perceiving slight differences in star density, resolution, and brightness. Great summer planetaries. Tips on viewing bright nebulae like the Ring Nebula, Dumbbell Nebula and the Blinking Planetary. Get ready for weekend observing. The key to successful dark-sky observing is getting everything you need to the right place at the right time. Some tips on selecting a site, clothes, equipment, etc. Observing nebulosities in Cygnus. Challenge yourself to spot the North America Nebula, the Veil Nebula, and the elusive clouds that envelop Gamma Cygni. Scanning the Scutum star cloud an area rich in star clusters and nebulae. Observing the galaxies in the constellation Cetus the Whale, a challenge for small telescopes. Splashy summer star clusters. Discover four open star clusters visible to the naked eye and grand sights in binoculars. A beginner's guide to star parties. Hints and unwritten rules. Observing galaxies in the Great Square of Pegasus. Observing tips for the nebulae found in the Orion constellation. The challenge of winter nebulae. Push your telescope and your observing skills to the limit by finding these incredibly faint wisps of light. Exploring open clusters in the constellation of Canis Major. Explore the Virgo cluster using a small telescope (2.4" to 6"). Making the sky accessible. Tips on assisting people with disabilities (and everyone else) to participate in the hobby of astronomy. Observing galaxies in the Sextans constellation (one of the faintest in the spring sky). Galaxy hunting in the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation. Observing star clusters and galaxies within the Coma Berenices constellation. Journey to the center of the galaxy. Observing bright deep-sky objects near the galactic center using binoculars and small telescopes. The distant suns. Observing gigantic spheres (globular clusters) of ancient stars. The "fall football" asterism (group of stars) and the game of astronomy. Observing nearby bright stars is easy to carry out, is available to even the smallest telescopes, and gives you a sense of the three-dimensional nature of space. Observing bright planetary nebulae (glowing shells of gas cast off by dying stars). Tracking down the helix. Observing the Helical Nebula and other deep-sky objects within the Aquarius constellation using a small telescope. Observing the Andromeda galaxy. Observing the Sculptor Group of spiral galaxies lying near the South Galactic pole. An eye on the deep sky. Tips on viewing a treasure-trove of galaxies, clusters, and nebulae with just your naked eye. A personal and permanent journey through the universe. Observing technique which involves recording your observations in a journal. Discover Draco's well-kept secrets. Observing galaxies within the constellation Draco. Exploring the summer sky. Observing tips for bright constellations and the Milky Way. Exploring the wonders of Scutum. Observing the star clusters and nebulae in the area of the Milky Way known as the Scutum star cloud. Observing bright planetary nebulae in the constellation Sagittarius. Hop into deep-sky observing. Hopping from star to star can be the easiest and most rewarding way to locate deep-sky objects. Hunting down the helix. Observing the sky's largest planetary nebula in a corner of the constellation Aquarius. Exploring the autumn sky. Getting acquainted with a flying horse and several "watery" constellations. Exploring our galactic neighbors. Six nearby stars (within 10 light-years of earth) that you can observe with a telescope. Exploring the winter sky. How to enjoy the magnificent sparkling stars of the brilliant winter Milky Way. Deep-sky observing. The wonderful world of galaxies. A introduction to the various shapes and sizes to be found. Observing winter's nebulae and star clusters in the constellations Orion, Taurus, Canis Major, and Perseus. Exploring the spring sky. Observing in the constellations of Orion, Virgo, Libra, Auriga, etc. Exploring the Virgo cluster of galaxies using a small telescope. Beautiful Bootes. Explore Bootes, the prominent kite-shaped constellation, for colorful doubles, star clusters, and galaxies. Exploring the far north (polar) constellations. Deep-sky observing in the summer Milky Way. Exploring the south polar sky (Southern Hemisphere) where you find the biggest galaxies, brightest clusters and nebulae, and many star fields. Cool sharp nights. Observing deep-sky objects with your small refractor. Charting a path through the night sky. An overview of basic atlases and guidebooks to help you get the most from your observing sessions. Eyeing the local group. Observing several of the nearest galaxies using only your eyes, binoculars, or a low-power telescope. Orion's showpiece nebula. Explore the Orion Nebula, a wonderland visible to the naked eye. Explore the galaxies of the constellation Cancer. The many faces of planetary nebulae. Use your small or medium-sized telescope to gaze at translucent clouds of gas ejected by dying stars. Observing instructions for 9 winter planetary nebulae. North of 75-degrees. Guide to telescopic observations of the galaxies, clusters, and nebulae of the Arctic reaches of the sky. Taking the deep-sky plunge. Tips on getting started in deep-sky observing. Running a celestial marathon. How to prepare for and carry out a Messier Marathon. Advice on undertaking a single sunset-to-sunrise observing session with the goal of viewing all 110 deep-sky objects catalogued by 18th-century French astronomer Charles Messier. Hats, hockey sticks, and humpbacks. An observers guide to the spring sky's edge-on galaxies. Tracking down a quasar. Observe to the limits of your telescope by spotting these distant infant galaxies billions of light-years away. Glittering realms of the summer Milky Way. An observers guide to objects in the constellations Cygnus, Aquila, and Sagittarius. Oh say can you see? Take a celestial journey to deep reaches of the sky guided by an experienced observer. Viewing the Milky Way, the local supercluster, and distant quasars. Seven easy star clusters. Observing open clusters in Cassiopeia and Perseus during the winter. Have you seen the zodiacal light? Spring is the ideal time to observe and photograph this elusive part of the solar system. Challenging planetary nebulae. Tips for observing wispy shells of dying stars that dot the winter sky. Twelve splendid spirals. Tips on observing springtime spiral galaxies using 6" or larger telescopes. Summer sky spectacular. Tip on observing outstanding nebulae, star clusters, and a pinwheel galaxy. Tip on using a Radio Shack "enerlite" lantern as a sky pointer. Star-hopping. Learn this easy technique and step your way to deep-sky objects anywhere in the sky. Big sky, deep-sky. Observing stellar associations and their attendant gas clouds which cover huge tracts of the night sky. Visit the deep-sky zoo. Using a pair of binoculars or a small telescope to observe star clusters and nebulae that look like animals. Building an astronomical library. Some tips on getting started. When galaxies strut their stuff. Tips on observing face-on spirals with medium-size telescopes. A trip through the wasteland. Scouting through plain-Jane constellations like Camelopardalis and Lynx reveals distant galaxies and faraway clusters of stars. Remembering Gemini. An observer's guide to the winter zodiacal constellation Gemini (the Twins). Seeing the unseen. With a medium-sized telescope and dark skies, you can perceive the outlines of cosmic dust in galaxies. Guide to observing bright edge-on galaxies. A moderate-sized telescope shows dozens of needle-thin spiral disks aligned edge-on to our line of sight. A window into the deep. Observer's guide to the Hercules Galaxy Cluster over 500 million light-years away. Meet the Milky Way. A guide to summer observing opportunities using naked eye, binocular or telescope. A night owl's guide to the best galaxies of the autumn sky. Plunge into the Lagoon. An observer's guide to the Lagoon nebula. Free-form observing. Tips on viewing the sky through a telescope without the assistance of charts, tables, atlases, etc. Faint balls of fire. Tracking distant (deep-sky) globular clusters requires black skies, patience, and a big telescope. Discover the autumn sky. Viewer's guide to some of the finest sights visible with a telescope smaller than 6". A deep-sky romp through fall skies. Observer's guide to the Great Square in the constellation Pegasus. Exploring Cassiopeia's bright clusters using both binoculars and a telescope. Star maps are a gazer's best friend. Selecting and using the appropriate star atlas for the type of observing you want to accomplish. Observing Hickson galaxy groups using a medium-sized backyard telescope. Discover the winter sky using your 2" to 6" telescope. Includes tips for buying a holiday telescope. Suit up for winter observing. What the properly attired winter observer should wear. Exploring southern nebulae (Orion, Seagull, and Vela SNR or Gum). Get a grip on sharper seeing. Clues to the causes of air turbulence and how to take corrective action. Peeling away the overcast. Become weather-wise to improve your stargazing experience. How to interpret the affect weather will have on atmospheric conditions. Tell time by the Big Dipper. Using the location of the Big Dipper in a clear sky to calculate the local time accurately to within 30 minutes. Discover the spring sky. Take your 2" to 6" telescope on a journey of the imagination to the moon, planets, and galaxies. Observing gas clouds in galaxies using a large telescope. Discover the summer sky. Observing tips for small telescopes (2" to 6"). Dusty infant stars. Observing tips for nearby open clusters of stars. Observing the Perek-Kohoutek planetary nebulae. Summer's magnificent swan song. Observing deep-sky objects in the summer constellation Cygnus the Swan. Blue sky gazing. Daytime observing of celestial objects, especially in the longer days of summertime. Sweeping the bottom. For Northern Hemisphere observers, two southern constellations (Piscis Austrinum and Grus) near the horizon offer off-the-beaten-path galaxies. Taking the big test. Four elusive deep-sky targets and three solar system targets that will challenge the sharpest-eyed observers. Raising astronomers. How to capture (encourage) the spirit of discovery in your kids. Touring a stellar graveyard. Boosting the magnification of your telescope brings out a multitude of tiny planetary nebulae, the refuse of dead stars. Turning familiar into fantastic. Suggestions on alternative ways to view familiar celestial objects by using a binocular eyepiece, Barlow lens, colored filters, etc. Celestial portraits. A guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Ursa Major. Celestial portraits. A guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Virgo. Easy guide to the sky. Invent your own constellations and learn the night sky in a matter of minutes. Celestial portraits. A guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Bootes and Corona Borealis. Celestial portraits. A guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Cygnus and Lyra. Celestial portraits. A guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Aquarius and Piscis Austrinus. Magnitude cum laude. Presenting a better understanding of how to measure a star's brightness. Guide to observing deep-sky objects in the star fields of Eridanus and Fornax. Guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Gemini, Lynx and Canis Minor. Guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Vela and Carina. Guide to observing deep-sky objects (galaxies) in the spring sky. Kids' corner. A tour of the Milky Way using binoculars. Guide to observing deep-space objects in the constellations Libra and Serpens Caput. Guide to deep-sky objects in the constellation Draco. The art of skyspeak. A guide to pronouncing astronomical names. Guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Pisces and Cetus. Less is more. How to enjoy astronomy without spending much money. Puppis. Observing star clusters, bright planetary nebulae and other deep-sky objects in the constellation Puppis (the Stern). Into the realm of the galaxies. The Virgo Cluster offers a thousand targets for galaxie hunters. Seeking star clusters. How to locate and view open star clusters even from urban areas. Scorpius. Observing open clusters, global custers and bright nebulae in the constellation Scorpius (the Scorpion). Reenergize your astronomy club. Ten tips. Desperately seeking dark. A few simple guidelines can help you find the ideal observing site. Pegasus and Equuleus. Observing deep-sky galaxies and one glorious globular cluster within the constellations Pegasus (the Winged Horse) and Equuleus (the Little Horse). Telescopium, Indus and Pavo. Observing deep-sky objects (galaxies) in the southern constellations Telescopium (the Telescope), Indus (the Indian) and Pavo (the Peacock). Sculptor, Grus, and Phoenix. Observing deep-sky objects (galaxies) in the southern constellations Sculptor (the Sculptor), Grus (the Crane) and Phoenix (the Phoenix). Cassiopeia. Observing deep-sky objects (galaxies) in the constellation Cassiopeia (the Queen). Pictor, Dorado, and Mensa. Observing the closest galaxy to the Milky Way and other deep-sky objects in the southern constellations Pictor (the Painter), Dorado (the Swordfish) and Mensa (the Table Mountain). Ophiuchus. Observing globular clusters, planetary nebulae and other deep-sky objects in the constellation Ophiuchus (the Serpent-Bearer). Ara, Triangulum and Apus. Observing deep-sky objects in the southern constellations Ara (the Altar), Triangulum (the Southern Triangle), and Apus (the Bird of Paradise). Aquila and Scutum. Observing deep-sky objects (clusters and nebulae) in the constellations Aquila (the Eagle) and Scutum (the Shield). Sagitta, Delphinus, and Vulpecula. Observing deep-sky objects in the autumn constellations Sagitta (the Arrow), Delphinus (the Dolphin) and Vulpecula (the Fox). Andromeda, Triangulum, and Aries. Observing deep-sky objects in the three autumn constellations Andromeda (the Chained Princess), Triangulum (the Triangle) and Aries (the Ram). Cepheus and Lacerta. Observing deep-sky objects (clusters and bright nebulae) in the northern constellations Cepheus (the King) and Lacerta (the Lizard). Canis Major. Observing deep-sky objects in the small constellation Canis Major (the Big Dog). Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. (1) Facts about Saturn. (2) Short glossary of astronomical terms. (3) Getting started with binoculars. (4) Observing the constellation Orion. Monoceros and Pyxis. Guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Monoceros (the Unicorn) and Pyxis (the Compass). Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. (1) Guide to lunar observing. (2) More glossary terms. Galaxy hunting in the constellation Canis Major (the Big Dog). Ready, Set, Go. A guide to planning a Messier Marathon, the annual observing event in which amateur astronomers attempt to view all 110 Messier objects. Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. (1) Learning to use star charts. (2) Basic telescope information. (3) More glossary terms. (4) Astronomical websites. Hydra. Observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Hydra (the Water Snake). Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. (1) Observing the Big Dipper, Little Dipper and Leo. (2) More tips for first-time telescope buyers. (3) More glossary terms. Exploring the bowl of the constellation Ursa Major (the Big Dipper) for galaxies. Canes Venatici. Observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Canes Venatici (the Hunting Dogs). Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. (1) Visualizing Earth's place in space. (2) More glossary terms. Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. (1) Observing the constellation Sagittarius. (2) The zodiac. (3) More glossary terms. (4) Earthly precession. Two for one Messier viewing. Observing lesser-known objects embedded within, superimposed, or lying nearby in the same field of view as M6, M8, M13, M31, M33, M35, M46, M51, M81, M82, M84, and M86. Hercules and Serpens Cauda. Observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Hercules (the Strong Man) and Serpens Cauda (Serpent's Body, the eastern portion of the constellation Serpens). Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. (1) Comets. (2) Cleaning telescope optics. (3) More glossary terms. Capricornus, Microscopium, and Corona Australis. Observing deep-sky objects in the Southern Hemisphere constellations Capricornus (the Sea Goat), Microscopium (the Microscope) and Corona Australis (the Southern Crown). Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. (1) Observing the Perseids meteor shower. (2) Collimating a newtonian reflector. Watching a celestial ballet. Observing galaxy interactions (galactic collisions and grazes) using a telescope of 8" or 10" aperture. Includes a list of the best galaxies to observe. Horologium, Reticulum, and Caelum. Observing deep-sky objects in the Southern Hemisphere constellations Horologium (the Clock), Reticulum (the Net) and Caelum (the Graving Tool). Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. Observing naked-eye variables. Astronomy 101. Diary of a neophyte astronomer. Summary of a nine-month experience as the author of the series changes. Observing with class. An explanation of Edwin Hubble's classification of observable galaxies. Astronomy 101. Cosmic adventures for the neophyte astronomer. (1) Leonid meteor showers. (2) Reading star charts. Exploring the depths of M31, the Andromeda galaxy. Auriga. Observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Auriga (the Charioteer). Astronomy 101. Cosmic adventures for the neophyte astronomer. (1) Books for beginners. (2) Observing the Pleiades. Astronomy 101. Cosmic adventures for the neophyte astronomer. Observing the constellation Orion. Observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Lepus (the Hare) and Columba (the Dove). Astronomy 101. Cosmic adventures for the neophyte astronomer. (1) Explanation of how astronomers rate star brightness. (2) Observing the Winter Hexagon. Observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Corvus (the Crow), Crater (the Cup) and Sextans (the Sextant). Observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Centaurus (the Centaur) and Antlia (the Air Pump). Observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Coma Berenices (Bernice's hair). Observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Crux (the Southern Cross), Musca (the Fly), and Circinus (the Compasses). Observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Sagittarius (the Archer). Observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Lupus (the Wolf) and Norma (the Carpenter's Square). Observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Camelopardalis (the Giraffe) and Ursa Minor (the Little Bear). Observing deep-sky objects in the constellations Tucana (the Toucan) and Hydrus (the Little Water Snake). Observing NGC and IC objects in M33 (the Pinwheel Galaxy). Tin can star viewers have constellations punched into the bottom of the cans. Patterns for 12 constellations are included. How to get started in stargazing without the aid of a telescope. Stargazers. Some tips on ways to study stars, planets, meteors and the moon. Instructions for making a star sighting device (transit). Following the Milky Way north and south. Preparing a deep-sky observing list for midwinter. Galaxies near the winter Milky Way. Tips on observing galaxies close to the plane of the Milky Way using an amateur telescope. Observing nearby stars. Nine star charts for close stars that are of observational interest in small telescopes. A list of all of the very closest stars out to 61 Cygni is also included. Developing a deep-sky observing form that can record all the variable factors that influence an observation, plus space to make a sketch of the object. Observing more than one impressive deep-sky object in a single field. Includes a chart of coordinates for locating and viewing "unrelated double objects" with a common telescope. Deep-sky objects in the constellation Gemini. Some observing tips. Deep-sky objects in the constellation Cassiopeia. Small scope observing tips. Variable stars in the constellation Orion. Some observing tips. Open clusters of the Southern cross. Some observing tips. Galaxy groups in Leo. Observing tips for the Herschel objects located within the constellation Leo. Northbound. Small scope observation tips for the far north sky, an enjoyable alternative to the Virgo cluster. Variable stars bright enough for binoculars. Includes 3 star charts for use with binoculars. Galaxies along the summer Milky Way. Some observing tips. The search for supernovae. Description of a visual search method for these extragalactic phenomena. Deep-sky objects in the constellation Draco. Observation tips. Observing the "Great Cygnus Bubble", better known as the Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Galaxies and their magnitudes. An in-depth explanation of how galaxy magnitudes are determined. Part 1. The hidden treasures of Pegasus. Includes of list of 22 NGC deep-sky objects in Pegasus. The M31 globular cluster system. Equipped with a large telescope, you can spot 21 globular clusters suspended in the halo of the Andromeda Galaxy. A deep-sky survey of the constellation Equuleus. Includes telescopic finder charts. Observing active galactic nuclei (AGN). Tips for amateur astronomers to contribute to the knowledge about AGN. Pease 1, the planetary nebula inside globular cluster M15. Some observing tips. Galaxies and their magnitudes. Part 2. Tracking down the Tombaugh clusters. Observing tips for a little-known and rarely observed group of open clusters that are typical of non-NGC objects. Observing galaxies, planetaries and clusters within the Lynx constellation. The confusion between NGC 7129 and NGC 7133. Exploring the Lacerta region of the milky way. Galaxies and their magnitudes. Part 3. Exploring the Cygnus nebular complex. Discover the non-Messier globular clusters in Sagittarius. The best quasars and the best Bl Lacertae objects for backyard telescope observing. Galaxies and their magnitudes. Part 4. Treasurers of the core. Tips on observing dark nebulae lying in rich areas of the Milky Way. Observing the Fornax Dwarf Galaxy, a small Local Group member. Some tips. Galaxies and their magnitudes. Part 5. Observing the local group. An exploration through our own Milky Way galaxy cluster. Observing the galaxies in the constellation Orion. Observing the galaxies in the M81 group. A deep-sky survey of the constellation Pyxis (Mariner's Compass). Learn to identify important constellations. Binoculars and a simple camera are all you need to engage in star gazing. Getting started in astronomy. Becoming acquainted with the stars and planets with ordinary binoculars or the unaided eye. Scanning the skies for the senior citizens of the cosmos. Watching the death of a star. Plotting the period and measuring the apparent brightness of type I Cepheid variable stars. Both visual and photographic methods are discussed Observing galaxies visually. Part 1. Getting started. Observing galaxies visually. Part 2. Includes tips on making pencil sketches of what you see. How to send an astronomical telegram to the International Astronomical Union in order to report an astronomical sighting. Observing variable stars. How to get started. Suggestions on equipment, materials, records, locating the variables, estimating magnitudes, etc. Ideas for student astronomy projects. Observing the deep sky. What objects can be observed and tips for observers. Selection of 50 deep-sky objects for the amateur to view. Includes a chart showing the Messier number, object type, location, magnitude and size, plus a brief description of each object. How to use the SC1 and SC2 constellation charts produced by Sky Publishing Corp. as replacements for celestial globes when teaching astronomy. Build a light box to store and view the Sky Atlas 2000.0 charts. A portable 21"x16" wooden case provides red backlighting to view the charts. Aurora monitoring device uses a photomultiplier tube and associated electronics (schematics given) to drive a meter, chart recorder and audible alarm to produce a record of auroral activity. Backyard astronomy. Part 1. The power of the naked eye. How to start an observing program without a telescope, using only pencil and paper. Backyard astronomy. Part 2. Observing with binoculars. Includes tips on choosing and testing binoculars. How to simulate the concept of a "gravitational lens" and show the effect. Backyard astronomy. Part 3. How to choose a telescope. Illuminated chart box is powered by a battery. Build a circumpolar star dial (nocturnal), a hand-held device that tells the time by using selected circumpolar stars as the hands of a clock. How to conduct a Messier marathon. Backyard astronomy. Part 9. Observing variable stars. Tips on observing the RR Lyrae variable stars. Backyard astronomy. Part 12. Secrets of deep-sky observing. How to make and use starframes to locate celestial bodies. Winter binocular observing. Tips on using low-power binoculars to observe celestial objects. In pursuit of OB associations. Tips on locating and viewing loose groupings of hot, young stars of spectral types O and B. How good is your observing site? Several simple tests you can perform to check weather, transparency, sky brightness, etc. In pursuit of planetaries. How to locate, observe and photograph planetary nebulae. Pathfinding in the sky. How to tell distances and directions in the sky. How to measure angular distance using "hand widths". An observer's guide to summertime globular clusters. Part 1. An observer's guide to summertime globular clusters. Part 2. Messier 33, an amateur's galaxy. Tips on locating and observing this deep-sky object. Visual astronomy rediscovered. How viewing through a telescope can show nearly as much detail as a photograph, but in a more subtle form. Popular Astronomy Handbook. A directory of astronomy-related organizations, institutions, and businesses. Includes planetariums, observatories, astronomy clubs, societies, dealers, and manufacturers. Exploring the Fornax galaxy cluster. Magnitude enlightenment. How to determine the magnitude differences related to relative brightness of two celestial bodies. Observing the NGC 5353 galaxy group in the Canes Venatici constellation. A summer evening star-hop. Tips on reviewing star charts and planning your observation session before taking your telescope outdoors. Tip: Convert the "Sky Atlas 2000.0" book of sky charts into a single 40-ft. strip mounted on rollers. Mount the roll in a carrier equipped with a light and knobs to position the roll. Inexpensive digital quartz-controlled wristwatch is a very accurate timepiece for amateur astronomers. Tips on determining its accuracy. Checklist of clothing, tools, supplies, etc. needed when undertaking a night of observing. SPECIAL ISSUE on amateur astronomy. Looks at good projects to tackle, astrophotography, observing planets, solar observing, lunar observing, occultations, double-star observing, variable-star observing, radio astronomy, eclipses, meteor studies, hunting comets, etc. Sky tour northwest from Capella into a blank-looking corner of Perseus. Time and the amateur astronomer. A summary of the time systems a well-informed amateur should know. Understanding the concept of compass directions as they apply to astronomy. Observing galaxies within the bowl of the Big Dipper. Some tips. A star-hop through the Ophiuchus constellation. A star-hop in the Cassiopeia constellation. An observer's guide to selected diffuse nebulae in the Northern Hemisphere's late fall and winter skies. Tomorrow's astronomers. Tips on how to promote interest in astronomy among young people. A star-hop from Antares. An observer's guide to diffuse nebulae in the Northern Hemisphere's summer sky. A star-hop in Auriga constellation. Rate your observing site using 6 criteria. Guide to observing deep-sky objects in the galaxy-strewn area just off the end of the Big Dipper's handle in the constellation Canes Venatici. An observer's guide to diffuse nebulae. Part 3. Late winter and early spring skies. An observer's guide to dark nebulae. Guide to observing attendant galaxies in the vicinity of NGC 7331. A Cygnus star-hop. Guide for small and medium-sized telescopes through the rich star field in the center of the Cygnus Milky Way. A novel nighttime star pointer is made from three extendable portable-radio antennas, a block of wood and some luminous paint. Guide to observing deep-sky winter objects from a southern location (declinations between -35 and -60 degrees). Advice on the preservation of an amateur astronomer's important documents and equipment following a death. Guide to observing deep-sky objects in the constellation Monoceros. Ecliptic finder. A simple device to illustrate the concept of the ecliptic is made from wood. An observer's guide to open clusters. Part 1. Late winter and early spring sky from mid-northern latitudes. A star-hop from Vega. Observing guide for the constellation Lyra is more thorough than usual and will push a modest telescope closer to its limits. An observer's guide to open clusters. Part 2. Summer sky. Guide to exploring the deep-sky objects catalogued by Sir William Herschel around the end of the 18th century. An observer's guide to open clusters. Part 3. Late autumn and early winter. A star-hop from Deneb. Observer's guide through the North America nebula and to some little-known sights in the Cygnus Milky Way. A red acrylic clipboard, flashlight, and photocopies of star charts make them easier to view in the dark. A 7-power binocular star-hop in the area around Orion's belt. Keeping warm under winter skies. Advice on clothing, food and safety for outdoor astronomy. A star-hop in the Gemini constellation. Using star maps. Three secrets to navigating with a celestial map. A star-hop in the bowl of the Big Dipper. Observing ideas for moonlight nights. A star-hop in the Cepheus Milky Way. An observer's guide to galaxies. A three-part series on the most interesting galaxies visible from the Northern Hemisphere. Part 1. Autumn. A star-hop from Andromeda. How to get started right in the hobby of amateur astronomy. Nine steps are suggested. A star-hop from the Beehive. A guide to exploring the stars from M44 (the Beehive Cluster in Cancer) to the Sickle of Leo. An observer's guide to galaxies. Part 2. Deep-sky objects. A survey of Leo and the high northern spring sky. How faint can you see? Determining the limiting magnitude of your telescope and of your own eyes. Tricks to improve your ability to see faint objects though a telescope. Mastering the Virgo galaxy cluster. An observer's guide to stars as faint as magnitude 11.0. Hunting down Abell planetaries using 6" and larger telescopes. Selling astronomy to the great American public. How to promote amateur astronomy activities in your home town. An observers guide to galaxies. Part 3. Galaxies in Coma Berenices and Canes Venatici. A Cepheus star-hop. Observer's guide to the constellation Cepheus. How to see stars in the daytime with a telescope. Observer's guide to the inner riches of the Perseus Double Cluster. Backyard astronomy. A star-hop from Sirius that goes east and north through Canis Major, Monoceros, and Puppis using a 6" reflector. Observer's page. The south side of the sky. Tips on observing winter celestial objects that lie between -30 degrees and -50 degrees declination. Tips on observing planetary nebulae from a city location using a 3.5" Questar. Understanding celestial (spherical) coordinates. Backyard astronomy. The stellar magnitude system used to describe the brightness of stars is explained. Backyard astronomy. A star-hop from Gemini's feet. Taking a deep-sky tour in the region where Gemini, Taurus and Orion meet. Backyard astronomy. The lure of variable-star observing. Tips on getting started and refining your technique. Backyard astronomy. How to evaluate and report an astronomical discovery (comet, nova and supernova) to the International Astronomical Union. Hotlist of edge-on galaxies for spring observing. Backyard astronomy. A Serpens-Virgo star-hop. A guided telescopic tour through some out-of-the-way deep-sky territory in western Serpens and the feet of Virgo. Scanning deep-sky objects in Scutum during the summertime. Observing selected deep-sky objects in the autumn Milky Way. What magnitude is it? An understanding of how an astronomical object's apparent diameter, color, and surface brightness interact with the vagaries of human vision to affect viewing. Beyond Orion's sword. Observing selected deep-sky objects in the constellation Orion. Backyard astronomy. A galaxy-hop in Leo. A guide to locating 20 deep-sky galaxies located near the constellation Leo. Observing the top 12 naked-eye variable stars. Deep-sky observing within the constellation Delphinus (Dolphin). A binocular tour from Antares. Star-hop through a patch of the southern sky to find 14 selected sights for binoculars. A variable star and a variable nebula. Observing the newborn star T Tauri and Hind's Variable Nebula in the northern fringe of the Hyades. The M31 challenge. Advice on hunting down faint stellar associations, open clusters, and globular clusters within the Great Spiral in Andromeda. The dwarf nova U Geminorum. Observing this famous wintertime variable star using a small (3") telescope. Measuring the sky with CCDs. How amateur astronomers can get started in astrometry (the precise measurement of celestial positions). A star-hop in the heart of Orion. An amateur telescope will show more sights within the Great Orion Nebula than you probably ever imagined. Observing guide to viewing open star clusters in the constellation Camelopardalis. Observing guide to stars with carbon-rich atmospheres which produce the reddest colors. Observer's guide to asterisms (unofficial star patterns) in the spring and summer sky. Observer's guide to six variable stars visible with binoculars near the Big Dipper's handle. Deep-sky hunting in the fifth-largest constellation, Hercules. Observer's guide to summer's dark nebulae (clouds of interstellar dust). Guide to observing RX Andromedae, a dwarf nova near M31. Mining Hipparcos's buried treasure. How amateur astronomers can assist in filling in important information about variable stars that were discovered by the artificial satellite Hipparcos. Part 1. A star-hop in the Scutum Milky Way. Mining Hipparcos's buried treasure. How amateur astronomers can assist in filling in important information about variable stars that were discovered by the artificial satellite Hipparcos. Part 2. You, your weather, and your skies. Matching your astronomical viewing targets to the sky and weather conditions in your viewing area. Enjoying and surviving your first Messier marathon. Tips on viewing all 110 of Messier's deep-sky objects in a single evening. Observing the zodiacal light. How to organize a successful public star party. Warning: Do NOT try to alter the opening of the iris in your eye to improve your telescope view by using any chemical means, even though they are suggested in old telescope books. The human eye, your window to the universe. A look at the physiology of the eye and how it affects astronomical observations. | |||||||||
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