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Sky & Telescope: Craig Michael Utter
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Enjoying astronomy is as simple as looking up on a clear, dark night. But there's even more fascination if you take that passing interest and turn it into to a greater understanding of the cosmos. The resources below will help you take your nextsteps. Do you know how to pronounce the constellation "Boötes." What's an "occultation"? Look it up, along with other terms, in the Astro Glossary. And if your telescope has you befuddled, Ed Ting's "Top 10" article may have some answers for you. Furthermore, you can find like-minded people at a local astronomy club or a locate a nearby planetarium compiled in our searchable directory. Sky & Telescope magazine is a great resource for stargazers of all ages and experience levels. Subscribe today! |
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Here are common questions about telescopes culled from an expert’s mailbag.
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Take a few minutes to learn the most important astronomy terms.
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Here's all the essential information about the 88 constellations.
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Why do larger numbers mean less light? Here's the story of astronomy's odd but beloved scheme for describing star brightnesses.
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"Right ascension" and "declination" tell you where your telescope is pointed in the sky. But what do they really mean?
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Your personal astronomy dictionary and pronunciation guide.
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Find a local astronomy club, planetarium, or observatory to visit.
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