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Amateur astronomer recording observations of the sun. Collectively, amateur astronomers observe a variety of celestial objects and phenomena. Common targets of amateur astronomers include the Sun, the Moon, planets, stars, comets, meteor showers, and a variety of deep sky objects such as star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae. Many amateurs like ...
A star party is a gathering of amateur astronomers for the purpose of observing objects and events in the sky. Local star parties may be one-night affairs, but larger events can last a week or longer and attract hundreds or even thousands of participants. Many astronomy clubs have monthly star parties during the warmer months.
Deep-Sky Planner is observation planning and logging software for amateur astronomers. It helps observers to determine where and when to view all types of celestial objects. It runs on Windows. Deep-Sky Planner was originally published [1] April 1, 1994 by Sky Publishing Corporation. Knightware, LLC began publishing Deep-Sky Planner in 2005. [2]
Green comet 'failed to wow' astronomers observing in X-ray light. 06:28, Vishwam Sankaran. ... We’ve received some great photos of the green comet taken by amateur astronomers.
Mayall telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory An assembly in Estonia to observe meteors. Observational astronomy is a division of astronomy that is concerned with recording data about the observable universe, in contrast with theoretical astronomy, which is mainly concerned with calculating the measurable implications of physical models.
The Astronomical League is an umbrella organization of amateur astronomy societies. [1] Currently their membership consists of over 330 [2] organizations across the United States, along with a number of Members-at-Large, Patrons, and Supporting members.
ALPO is an organization for advancing and conducting astronomical work by both professional and amateur astronomers who share an interest in Solar System observations. [1] It is currently headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. ALPO studies Solar System objects such as the Sun, the Earth's Moon, planets, asteroids, meteors, and comets. ALPO ...
While the Messier catalogue is used by amateur astronomers as a list of deep-sky objects for observation, Moore noted that Messier's list was not compiled for that purpose and excluded many of the sky's brightest deep-sky objects, [1] such as the Hyades, the Double Cluster (NGC 869 and NGC 884), and the Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253). The Messier ...