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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Amateur Astronomy by Michael E. Bakich, 2003-07-14 The Sky is Your Laboratory: Advanced Astronomy Projects for Amateurs (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy) by Robert Buchheim, 2007-07-31 Digital SLR Astrophotography (Practical Amateur Astronomy) by Michael A. Covington, 2007-12-10 Beyond the Solar System/100 Best Deep Sky Objects for Amateur Astronomers (Astronomy Library) How to Use a Computerized Telescope: Practical Amateur Astronomy Volume 1 by Michael A. Covington, 2002-11-04 Teach Yourself VISUALLY Astronomy (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer) by Richard Talcott, 2008-12-03 Advanced Amateur Astronomy by Gerald North, 1997-09-28 Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy by Paul E. Kinzer, 2008-10-27 Beginner's Guide to Amateur Astronomy: An Owner's Manual for the Night Sky (Astronomy Library) by David J. Eicher, 1993-08 The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets: A Monthly Guide for CCD Imaging with Amateur Telescopes (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Ruben Kier, 2009-09-01 My Heavens!: The Adventures of a Lonely Stargazer Building an Over-the-Top Observatory (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Gordon Rogers, 2007-12-06 Astrophysics is Easy!: An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Mike Inglis, 2007-08-23 The Guide to Amateur Astronomy by Jack Newton, Philip Teece, 1995-02-24 Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars: 250+ Wonderful Sky Objects to See and Explore (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Bojan Kambic, 2009-10-16

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1. Category:Amateur Astronomy - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
   Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. A  
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Amateur_astronomy
   
   Extractions: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Amateur astronomy This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total. This list may not reflect recent changes ( learn more Retrieved from " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Amateur_astronomy

2. Amateur Astronomy - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
   Amateur astronomy, also called backyard astronomy and stargazing, is a hobby whose participants enjoy watching the night sky (and the day sky too, for sunspots, eclipses, etc.), and  
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_astronomy
   
   Extractions: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article is about the hobby. For the astronomy magazine, see The Amateur Astronomer This article is missing citations or needs footnotes . Please help add inline citations (December 2007) Amateur astronomers watch the night sky during the Perseid meteor shower Amateur astronomy , also called backyard astronomy and stargazing , is a hobby whose participants enjoy watching the night sky (and the day sky too, for sunspots eclipses , etc.), and the plethora of objects found in it, mainly with portable telescopes and binoculars. Even though scientific research is not their main goal, many amateur astronomers make a contribution to astronomy by monitoring variable stars, tracking asteroids and discovering transient objects, such as comets. The typical amateur astronomer is one who does not depend on the field of astronomy as a primary source of income or support, and does not have a

3. Amateur Astronomy
   This article is about the hobby. For the astronomy magazine, see The Amateur Astronomer. This article is missing citations or needs footnotes.  
   http://www.nexthomegeneration.com/Amateur_astronomy

4. Amateur Astronomy - Discussion And Encyclopedia Article. Who Is Amateur Astronom
   Amateur astronomy. Discussion about Amateur astronomy. Ecyclopedia or dictionary article about Amateur astronomy.  
   http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Amateur_astronomy/

5. Amateur Astronomy - Academic Publishing Wiki
   This is the main page for the Amateur Astronomy. This is a journal for amateur astronomers to publish their original research on subjects relating to astronomy. The Amateur  
   http://academia.wikia.com/wiki/Amateur_Astronomy
   
   Extractions: Skip to Content Skip to Wiki Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Random Page Wiki Activity Watchlist Recent changes Edit Read more: Amateur Astronomy This is the main page for the Amateur Astronomy . This is a journal for amateur astronomers to publish their original research on subjects relating to astronomy. The Amateur Astronomy also accepts review articles. These can be formal peer review articles or literature reviews of existing published articles or books. The Amateur Astronomy encourages all authors and reviewers to register a user name and associate their work with their real name. The Amateur Astronomy is an "open" journal. If you wish to bring an article you have written to the attention of the Amateur Astronomy Instructions to authors You can draft your article in a wiki environment. See

6. Amateur Astronomy: Encyclopedia - Amateur Astronomy
   Amateur astronomy, often called back yard astronomy, is a hobby whose participants enjoy observing celestial objects. It is usually associated with viewing the night sky when  
   http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Amateur_astronomy/id/1909915

7. Amateur Astronomy | Ask.com Encyclopedia
   Amateur astronomy, also called backyard astronomy and stargazing, is a hobby whose participants enjoy watching the night sky (and the day sky too, for sunspots, eclipses, etc  
   http://www.ask.com/wiki/Amateur_astronomy?qsrc=3044

8. Amateur Astronomy Summary | BookRags.com
   Amateur astronomy. Amateur astronomy summary with 10 pages of encyclopedia entries, research information, and more.  
   http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Amateur_astronomy

9. Prairie Astronomy Club: Amateur Astronomy
   The role of the amateur astronomer, and possible contributions within different fields.  
   http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/amateurs.html
   
   Extractions: By: Dave Scherping I feel that part of my role as president is to help our members continue to grow and not lose interest in astronomy. As with most hobbies, if there's no variation or challenges, you may lose interest. One way to add variation and excitement is to get involved in one of the activities in which amateur astronomers can make contributions to science. Astronomy is unique among the sciences in that amateurs can and do play an important role. When was the last time you heard of an amateur chemist, biologist, or geologist making an important discovery? Sure, some amateurs dabble in these sciences but rarely do they contribute significant observations or discoveries. In astronomy, professionals are typically absorbed in teaching and conducting specialized research, and observing time at the major observatories is limited and not easy to come by. This leaves open numerous areas in which amateurs can contribute. Below are a few examples : Comet Hunting is the field that usually comes to mind when we think of amateur discoveries. Mankind has had an interest in comets since the ancient days, and devotion to comet discovery can be traced back many centuries. Since the invention of the telescope, many individuals have devoted entire lifetimes to being the first to observe a new comet. It's the one discovery that eternally carries the name of the discoverer. Comet hunting does indeed require dedication. Avid comet hunters are ready to go at dusk nearly every clear night of the year and are up then a couple of hours before dawn, searching the skies again. Some have searched for years with little success, while others have found several. All will tell you, the rewards are worth it.

10. Amateur Astronomy Magazine
    Amateur Astronomy Magazine, news for, by and about amateur astronomers around the world  
    http://www.amateurastronomy.com/
    
    Extractions: What is Amateur Astronomy Magazine About? We are a printed forum of the activities relating to Amateur Astronomers around the world. Our magazine is written by amateur astronomers, for amateur astronomers. Over the course of the past 17 years, we have covered telescopes, large and small, amateur telescope making, mirror grinding, collimating tips, observing techniques, astronomical equipment reviews, home observatories, professional observatories, observing lists, profiles of amateur astronomers, star parties, dark sites, imaging tips and techniques, observing logs, astronomical travel logs, astronomy businesses and their owners, DIY astronomical projects, cosmology, science and astronomy outreach. In short,we are about all the things and people that make this hobby special. In The Current Issue # 68 (Winter 2010) Issue #6 was mailed the week of October 4th - please allow up to 4 weeks for bulk mail delivery Astro-Imaging For Everyone : Astrophotography can be very involved and a very expensive pursuit, but it does not have to be. Current technology has placed it within reach of amateurs on every budget level. We have a diverse sampling from Warren Keller of Atik cameras with an overview in "

11. Amateur Astronomy Magazine
    News for, by and about amateur astronomers around the world. A quarterly publication with lots of articles and pictures about all aspects of amateur astronomy.  
    http://amateurastronomy.com
    
    Extractions: What is Amateur Astronomy Magazine About? We are a printed forum of the activities relating to Amateur Astronomers around the world. Our magazine is written by amateur astronomers, for amateur astronomers. Over the course of the past 17 years, we have covered telescopes, large and small, amateur telescope making, mirror grinding, collimating tips, observing techniques, astronomical equipment reviews, home observatories, professional observatories, observing lists, profiles of amateur astronomers, star parties, dark sites, imaging tips and techniques, observing logs, astronomical travel logs, astronomy businesses and their owners, DIY astronomical projects, cosmology, science and astronomy outreach. In short,we are about all the things and people that make this hobby special. In The Current Issue # 68 (Winter 2010) Issue #6 was mailed the week of October 4th - please allow up to 4 weeks for bulk mail delivery Astro-Imaging For Everyone : Astrophotography can be very involved and a very expensive pursuit, but it does not have to be. Current technology has placed it within reach of amateurs on every budget level. We have a diverse sampling from Warren Keller of Atik cameras with an overview in "

12. Ford Amateur Astronomy Club ( FAAC ) - Home Page
    General information, observation sessions, calendar of events, newsletter, FAQ, and gallery located at Dearborn.  
    http://www.boonhill.net/faac/
    
    Extractions: Beginner's Nights (within "Current Attractions" at left) The Ford Amateur Astronomy Club (FAAC), meeting in Dearborn, Michigan was established in 1992 as an astronomy club within the Ford Employees Recreational Association (FERA) of Ford Motor Company. Currently, members do not need to be Ford employees as membership is open to all astronomy enthusiasts. FAAC is dedicated to encouraging the study of Astronomy and related subjects for the benefit of its members and the general public. The club presently has over 160 members with a wide variety of keen interests ranging from simple naked-eye sky gazing to observing Messier and deep-sky objects, variable star observing, the use of computers with astronomy, and astro imaging.

13. Amateur Astronomy - Astrophotos Of The Northern Constellations With Outlines And
    Pictures of the northern constellations with points of interest named. Updated as new photos are available.  
    http://www.slivoski.com/astronomy/

14. John's Amateur Astronomy Page
    I'm trying to resurrect this site after a long hiatus. It's never gone off the air but it's pretty stale. Working on it slowly. More  
    http://miastro.com/

15. Home - Astronomer Org.uk - Welcome To Amateur Astronomy And Space Website - Durh
    Images, CCD information, buy and sell, and links.  
    http://www.astronomer.org.uk

16. Backyard Astronomy For Amateur Astronomers
    Backyardastro.com a site about backyard astronomy, amateur astronomy with data on telescopes, binoculars, astronomy books, astronomy software, observing logs, observing lists  
    http://backyard-astro.com/

17. Hamilton Amateur Astronomers
    Newsletter, gallery, activities, books, tools, and links.  
    http://amateurastronomy.org/

18. RF Cafe - Amateur Astronomy Manufacturers & Services
    Amateur astronomy is one of those hobbies in which I participated avidly for about five years while in the U.S. Air Force and for a couple years after separating. During that time  
    http://www.rfcafe.com/vendors/components/amateur-astronomy.htm
    
    Extractions: Amateur astronomy is one of those hobbies in which I participated avidly for about five years while in the U.S. Air Force and for a couple years after separating. During that time I observed as often as time and atmospheric conditions permitted. While at Robins AFB, in Warner Robins, Georgia, I belonged to the Macon Amateur Astronomy club and spent quite a few Friday evenings operating the museum's/club's 8", 10" and 14" Celestron telescopes both for private observation and for assisting the public after the planetarium show. The club took a couple trips to the Fernbank Science Center http://fsc.fernbank.edu/ in Atlanta and got to look through their 32" reflector, which at the time (circa 1980) was the largest reflecting telescope in the southeast. Today, of course, private 30" Dobsonians are as affordable as motorcycles. A picture of me and my 8" Newtonian reflector is given below. I ended up selling it after getting married to help pay the mortgage (sold all the R/C stuff, too). Only naked-eye (no longer anywhere near my former 20/15 vision) and my trusty binoculars remain for observing over the past 20 years. Recently, have I begun reacquiring some of my "toys" from yesteryear. I have not purchased another telescope yet, but the good thing is that now the state of the art is orders of magnitude better than where I left off.

19. Double Stars To Follow
    Article promoting astronomy.  
    http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/kevn_ltr.htm
    
    Extractions: Back to the PAC Menu [This letter has been included in our web page because if the timeless nature of the thoughts that reside within it. (originally published in the Prairie Astronomer in December 1992)] I just got my new telescope no too long ago and am still discovering all sorts of things that I knew existed but also knew that I would never be able to see with only my binoculars at my disposal. When I first got my Celestron Special Edition Ultima 8 I was pretty guarded about the whole thing. Oh, I have a friend, also a member of the club whom I generally share my observations with. He has a Mead LX-6 10" SCT and we've been comparing sights between the two scopes. He pulls down a few more stars than I and can probably find a few more galaxies and planetaries than I, but for all intents and purposes, we can reach nearly the same objects to suit our amateur desires. Being members of a fairly good-sized and active club has helped our hobbies along marvelously. The people in our club are always helpful in providing assistance when some problem arises during a session, and all provide a unique form of friendship that one only finds when appreciating something as universal as amateur astronomy.

20. Astronomy Boy: Amateur Astronomy
    Resources and Tutorials for Amateur Astronomers. CG5 mount improvements. Barn door tracker. SAA 100 Deep Sky List. Constellation portraits. Animated equatorial mount tutorial.  
    http://www.astronomyboy.com/

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