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Graham Pattison's CCD Amateur Astronomy Home Page
CCD amateur astronomy. We need to arrest the decline in young peopleentering astronomy at both an amateur and professional level.
http://www.stargraham.com/
Armando Caussade's Amateur Astronomy
Contains stories, reports, technical data, images and links.Category Regional Caribbean Science and Environment AstronomyARMANDO CAUSSADE'S amateur astronomy. by Armando Caussade. Copyright© 19982001 Armando Caussade. All rights reserved. INTRODUCTION.
http://www.armandocaussade.com/astronomy/
How To Become Involved In Astronomy
amateur astronomy. So far about two million people have participated. Below aresome links to useful sites for anyone interested in amateur astronomy.
http://www.ipac.caltech.edu/Outreach/Edu/Astrojobs/doastro2.html

Extractions: People have been interested in observing and learning about the Universe since early times. Today many people enjoy Astronomy as a hobby and some go on to Astronomy as a career. People from many professions are involved in the study of the Universe. Scientists, engineers, computer programmers, educators, astronauts, technicians, office workers, writers, and administrators all make important contributions. Amateur Astronomy Astronomy is a field in which anyone can participate and even make useful discoveries! Amateur astronomers, often using only a pair of good binoculars, have discovered numerous comets. By using more powerful telescopes, amateur astronomers have discovered novae and supernovae. Many people build their own telescopes and observatories to study and photograph objects in the universe. Astrophotography has become a very popular and enjoyable hobby. Also, anyone with a computer can now participate in SETI's search for life in the universe . So far about two million people have participated. Below are some links to useful sites for anyone interested in amateur astronomy. Amateur Astronomers (ADC) - good links NASA's Amateur Astronomy for Kids Amateur Astronomy Clubs and Organizations Binocular Astronomy
Lima Astronomical Society
amateur astronomy organization that maintains an observatory in Lima. Includes club history, membership information, records of observations, and related links.
http://www.limaastro.org/
Joe Bergeron's Amateur Astronomy Page
amateur astronomy. amateur astronomy has been an important part of my life for morethan 25 years. I like deepsky observing and planetary about equally well.
http://homepage.mac.com/joebergeron/astronomy.html

Extractions: Amateur Astronomy Amateur astronomy has been an important part of my life for more than 30 years. I like deep-sky observing and planetary about equally well. I've owned a lot of telescopes, and am presently satisfied with the five I have: Items of interest: Astro-Physics page (updated 3/12/03) Reviews of other telescopes (updated 3/12/03) Leonid Meteor Storm 2001 An essay about the seasons and observing Another essay about observing Artwork from the impact of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with Jupiter ... A list of favorite little-known Deep Sky Objects (updated 3/12/03) Artwork from Saturn's 1989 occultation of 28 Sag
Amateur Astronomers, Inc. - Home Page
Promotes amateur astronomy through a variety of courses, lectures and college scholarships. AAI is a member of the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey.
http://www.asterism.org/
Telescopes Choosing Buying Free Information Amateur Astronomy
Sales and service of telescopes and astronomy equipment for amateur or beginner,spotting scopes, binoculars, astrophotography, Dobsonian making, kits or
http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au/telescopes002.htm

Extractions: STORE This is the telescope section of the web site. On these pages you will find free information about the science, choosing, buying, using and improving instruments like telescopes, spotting scopes and binoculars for day or night use, amateur Dobsonian telescope making custom or kits. Based in Adelaide, sales in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and world. PREVIOUS NEXT Information on different aspects within astronomy. Confused about distances? Get an idea on how big the Universe really is. Includes using binoculars for the night sky and why they're so good. Information on major celestial attractions and free viewing nights. Helpful hints to capturing the night sky on film. During the day any telescope can do it. At night an equatorial mount of any kind is used. For digital cameras, camcorders, CCD and security cameras please see Videoing The Night Sky below. Build Your Own Telescope. Everything you need to know and materials to build a complete 8" (200mm) reflecting telescope. AUSTRALIAN
The Richland Astronomical Society
A nonprofit organization formed in 1960 to promote the advancement of amateur astronomy. Operating the Warren Rupp Observatory.
http://ras.wro.org/

Extractions: Astronomy Network of Ohio The Richland Astronomical Society is a nonprofit organization formed in 1960 to promote the advancement of amateur astronomy. Operating the Warren Rupp Observatory with its’ 31" f/7 telescope, conducting an active public education program, regular monthly public nights, and comet observing programs are just some of its’ many activities. Our membership is as diverse as our hobby. We have teachers, doctors, lawyers, law enforcement people, salespersons, publishers, computer programmers, building contractors, appliance repairmen, electricians, photographers and just about any profession and non-profession you can think of. They even allow people like me to join!
Adler / Astronomy / Sky
Chicagoland amateur astronomy Astronomy Clubs, Ever been to a star party?People of all ages enjoy the exciting hobby of amateur astronomy!
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/astronomy/sky/

Extractions: home astronomy education visitors' guide ... Astronomy The Sky Adler's Guide to Skywatching What's Up in the Sky This Month? Visit our new skywatching section to learn about the show celestial bodies are putting on every month. Investigate sunrise and sunset information, the phases of the Moon, the positions of the planets and highlighted galactic and extragalactic objects. This section is constantly growing so visit it regularly to find more and more fascinating information about watching the heavens! Chicagoland Amateur Astronomy Ever been to a star party? People of all ages enjoy the exciting hobby of amateur astronomy! Local amateur astronomy clubs provide opportunities for beginning, advanced and family skywatchers to observe the heavens from dark sky sites, learn to use telescopes and astrophotography equipment, and take trips to star parties around the country. Check out the Adler's database of amateur astronomy clubs in the Chicago area to find out more. New at Adler Volunteer Membership Group Sales ... Contact Us
Catskills Astronomy Club
amateur astronomy club located in Sullivan County, New York State.
http://www.geocities.com/catskills_astronomy_club/

Extractions: Weather Conditions at Walnut Mountain The Catskills Astronomy Club offers amateur astronomers dark skies in Sullivan County, NY. While only 100 miles away from NYC, we offer fairly dark Mag 6 skies and an elevation of 2,157'. This unique combination of convenience to the New York metropolitan area, dark skies, and high elevation make for excellent conditions for astronomy. If you have a telescope, why not come and visit us soon? If you don't have a telescope, you can use one of ours!
AstroPlace 2.0 Astronomy Clubs
Eclipses Links to Astronomical Photo and Artwork Galleries Image Galleries Linksto amateur astronomy Clubs, Associations, and Societies Clubs (1941) Links to
http://astroplace.com/amateurs/clubs.asp
Cuyahoga Astronomical Association
amateur astronomy club providing group overview, membership details, and contact details.
http://www.astras-stargate.com/caadoc.htm

Extractions: CUYAHOGA ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION The Cuyahoga Astronomical Association is an amateur astronomy club, established in 1957. Our club is open to the public to people with an interest and desire to learn more about astronomy. Our membership ranges from junior high school students to senior citizens. We hold a general meeting on the Second Monday of each Month at 8 PM in the Cleveland Metroparks' Rocky River Nature Center, located 1/4-mile north of Cedar Point Road on the Valley Parkway in North Olmsted, Ohio. Information on monthly meetings, scheduled talks and current events can be found in the CAA newsletter, The Observer Public Programs and Star Parties are open to the general public and are usually held at at one of three sites in the Cleveland Metroparks, Brecksville Road, Bradley Woods or Lewis Road. Programs in Medina County are usually held at Letha House Park. Private Star Parties are open to CAA members and their guests. These observing sessions are usually held at Medina County's Letha House Park. We are in the process of building our observatory at the Letha House site in Spencer, Ohio. The observatory should be complete before the end of Summer 2000.
OLAT: Amateur Astronomy Advertisements
Provides computersearchable wanted, for-sale and for-trade ads for amateur astronomers.Category Science Astronomy Amateur Classifieds Click here to return to The On Line AstroTrader's main page. amateur astronomyAdvertisements. Submit your ads for immediate posting to the Web.
http://members.aol.com/EPSweb/ads.htm

Extractions: This section of The On Line Astro Trader contains advertisements from individual amateur astronomers. For information on how to search these ads with your computer, click here . For information on how to place an ad, click here Click here to return to The On Line AstroTrader's main page. Submit your ads for immediate posting to the Web. FOR SALE: Orion 120mm EQ refractor, on AstroView mount, 6x30 finder, two Plossl: 25mm, 10mm, 90 degree diagonal, north poll aliment scope, EQ duble axis drive. Asking: $350. efraimgranda@mybluelight.com FOR SALE: Meade 10" f/10 LX200 in mint condition. Includes superwegde and many extras (off axis guider, eyepieces, etc.) Older non GPS model with 65k object database. Asking $2,000 OBO, ST4/ST4X possibly included, negotiable. mangda@attbi.com FOR SALE: Optical Craftsmen 10" f/7 Connoisseur Series Newtonian with equatorial mount. Rotating fiberglass tube. Enhanced coatings. Excellent condition. $1800.00 plus shipping or pick up. Contact jim913@optonline.net
John Cases's Amateur Astronomy Page
John Case's amateur astronomy Page. Enter/submit your email address to receiveEmail Notification when this amateur astronomy page is Updated
http://www.cis.udel.edu/~case/astronomy.html
Astronomy By The Belmont Society
TheBelmontSociety For beginning intermediate Amateur Astronomers. He metJoseph Henry who encouraged him to study mathematics and astronomy.
http://www.belmontnc.4dw.net/

Extractions: Simon Newcomb (pictured at left) was born in Wallace, Nova Scotia in 1835, and came to the United States in 1853. He met Joseph Henry who encouraged him to study mathematics and astronomy. In January of 1857, Newcomb became a mathematician in the Nautical Almanac Office at Harvard University. On September 21st, 1861, he was commissioned Professor of Mathematics in the United States Navy, in which he served for 36 years, until 1897. He retired as a Captain. During his service, he won great renown as a mathematician and an astronomer. In 1906, Newcomb was promoted to Rear Admiral. He died in Washington on July 11th, l909. He served as President of the American Society for Psychical Research, President of the American Mathematical Society, President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, President of the Philosophical Society of Washington, and was the first President of the American Astronomical Society.
NJ Night Sky - Amateur Astronomy And Telescope Building.
I also have an interest in the internet and making web sites. I am now a memberof the LookSmart/Zeal directory for the amateur astronomy category.
http://www.njnightsky.com/

Extractions: Welcome to NJ Night Sky.com The Discussion Forums are greatly in need of some new members you can join in HERE and it's free As a member there are many more options then just visiting as a guest. Vendors can join also, there is a place for you to inform the group on you latest products and sales. Let me introduce myself. My name is Jim Mills. I live in Hillsborough, NJ. I have been an amateur astronomer since late November of 2000. I realize that there are not too many truly dark skies in New Jersey, but I have not had any trouble locating those fuzzy patches of sky that everyone hunts for. I have put together some things that I have learned along the way and many useful tools that will assist you in your viewing experience. I hope that these pages will be helpful to all the newcomers to astronomy and to the more experienced observer. If you want to keep up to date with What's up and new at NJ Night Sky subscribe to the
Amateur Observatories
Observatory Aben Brown's Minidome Camanche North Observatory Chumack ObservatoryDoug Clapp Clearview Farm Observatory Croation amateur astronomy Ken Dauzat
http://www.seds.org/billa/obs/obslist.html

Extractions: Dead Links Acorn Hollow Observatory Arcturus Observatory ASH Naylor Observatory The Astronomy Center ... Paul Robinson Observatory , NJAA RD-1 Remote Observatory Robosky Rosse Observatory Warren Rupp Observatory ... James C. Veen Observatory , two domes Math Vos Walker Observatory at DeMiguel School in Flagstaff, AZ Willow Creek Observatory Worchester Park Observatory Dead Links Arrakis Observatory ARGO Cooperative Observatory Astrogaze Big Woodchuck Weekend Solar Observatory ... DogPatch Observatory and DogPatch II Observatory and Mark Kaye Bert Katzung Folding Portable Observatory Graham Mobile Observatory ... Rockland Observatory aka Tarphenge Eric Schandall Frank J. Shepley
Rockland Astronomy Club
amateur astronomy site features an events calendar, member photography and information about joining the club.
http://www.rocklandastronomy.com

Extractions: Thinking of starting out in amateur astronomy and want to know where to begin? Read our article Where Do I Begin? Purchasing a telescope for the first time? Read our Guide to Buying a First Telescope What's New? NEAF 2003 - Northeast Astronomy Forum Summer Star Party 2003 - Make your reservation early! Clear Sky Clocks for RAC viewing areas, check out seeing conditions! Check out This Week's Sky at a Glance NEAF co-sponsor. Our whole nation grieves...
Chris Heilman's Amateur Astronomy Page
amateur astronomy by Chris Heilman. Astronomy Comet SL9 Comet Movies;SL9 Fragment V; Jupiter. Moon; Planets Saturn; Jupiter; Mars. Deep
http://chemlab.pc.maricopa.edu/astro/astronomy.html
The Home Of The Springfield Stars Club
An amateur astronomy club serving the greater Springfield, Massachusetts area. The charter of the club is to promote the science of astronomy and provide an opportunity for members to share knowledge and experience of all aspects of the hobby, and to provide astronomy education to the general public
http://www.reflector.org/

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