1. Famous Astronomers Features profiles of various astronomers of fame, from Galileo to Ptolemy. http://library.thinkquest.org/23830/astronomers.htm

Famous Astronomers We have included some profiles of famous astronomers in this library of astronomical information. Perhaps your name will be listed among these well-known people one day... To see the profile for a specific astronomer, please click on its respective graphical link below. To return to the main information page, click here Click here to go back. Created by ThinkQuest Team 23830 Last Updated August 28, 1998. All images, unless otherwise credited, are credit of M. Mathis, 1998.

2. Astronomer - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Modern astronomers spend relatively little time at telescopes most spend a few weeks per year observing, and the rest of their time reducing the data (changing it from raw data http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomer

Astronomer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Galileo is often referred to as the Father of Modern Astronomy. An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial bodies such as planets stars , and galaxies Historically, astronomy was more concerned with the classification and description of phenomena in the sky, while astroplanes attempted to explain these phenomena and the differences between them using physical laws. Today, that distinction has mostly disappeared. Professional astronomers are highly educated individuals who typically have a PhD in physics or astronomy and are employed by research institutions or universities They spend the majority of their time working on research, although they quite often have other duties such as teaching, building instruments, or aiding in the operation of an observatory. The number of professional astronomers in the United States is actually quite small. The American Astronomical Society , which is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America, has approximately 7,700 members. This number includes scientists from other fields such as physics, geology , and engineering , whose research interests are closely related to astronomy.

3. Westchester Amateur Astronomers, Inc. Westchester Amateur astronomers, N.Y., a notfor-profit organization open to all with a desire to learn more about astronomy and telescopes. http://www.westchesterastronomers.org/

4. Famous Astronomers And Astrophysicists Classical Period; Nicolaus Copernicus 14731543 Polish developed a simple heliocentric model of the solar system that explained planetary retrograde motion and overturned http://cnr2.kent.edu/~manley/astronomers.html

Famous Astronomers and Astrophysicists Alphabetical Classical Period Nicolaus Copernicus Polish developed a simple heliocentric model of the solar system that explained planetary retrograde motion and overturned Greek astronomy Tycho Brahe Danish observed a supernova now known as ``Tycho's supernova''; made the most precise observations of stellar and planetary positions then known Galileo Galilei Italian performed fundamental observations, experiments, and mathematical analyses in astronomy and physics; discovered mountains and craters on the moon, the phases of Venus, and the four largest satellites of Jupiter: Io, Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede Johannes Kepler German established the most exact astronomical tables then known; established the three laws of planetary motion John Babtist Riccioli Italian made telescopic lunar studies and published detailed lunar maps in which he introduced much nomenclature for lunar objects; discovered the first double star (Mizar) Giovanni Cassini Italian-born French measured rotational periods of Jupiter and Mars; discovered four satellites of Saturn and the gap in Saturn's rings now known as ``Cassini's division'' Christiaan Huygens Dutch discovered Saturn's first satellite, Titan, and the true shape of Saturn's rings

5. Welcome To The Roper Mountain Astronomers' Website Calendar, star parties, news, astrophotography, outreach program, and newsletter located in Greenville. http://rmastro.com/

GREENVILLE, SC Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Why did not somebody teach me the constellations and make me at home in the starry heavens, which are always overhead, and which I don't half know to this day? THOMAS CARLYLE English writer RMA Club Meetings October 21 , 7:30 p.m. T. C. Hooper Planetarium at the Roper Mountain Science Center. SPEAKER: Dr. Judy Root TOPIC: "Really Big Things in Our Universe" Dr. Judy Root is a retired clinical psychologist and has an avid love and background in astronomy. Astronomy Class At 6:15 the night of the General Meeting Comets and Asteroids Can't get enough of comets and asteroids! Especially with a comet that is a great "faint fuzzy" to look for. Comet Hartley 2 will be at it's brightest on the 20th, but is visible with instruments if you get out of town and get under a darker sky. Want to become a Member?

6. Astronomy - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Amateur astronomers have contributed to many important astronomical discoveries, and astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs can still play an active role, especially in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomy

Astronomy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article is about the scientific study of celestial objects. For other uses, see Astronomy (disambiguation) A giant Hubble mosaic of the Crab Nebula , a supernova remnant Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects (such as stars planets comets nebulae ... star clusters and galaxies ) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere (such as the cosmic background radiation ). It is concerned with the evolution, physics chemistry meteorology , and motion of celestial objects, as well as the formation and development of the universe Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. Prehistoric cultures left behind astronomical artifacts such as the Egyptian monuments and Stonehenge , and early civilizations such as the Babylonians Greeks Chinese Indians , and Maya performed methodical observations of the night sky. However, the invention of the telescope was required before astronomy was able to develop into a modern science. Historically, astronomy has included disciplines as diverse as astrometry celestial navigation , observational astronomy, the making of calendars , and even astrology , but professional astronomy is nowadays often considered to be synonymous with astrophysics During the 20th century, the field of professional astronomy split into

7. Astronomers Catch Images Of Giant Metal Dog Bone Asteroid astronomers Catch Images of Giant Metal Dog Bone Asteroid May 4, 2000. NASA astronomers have collected the firstever radar images of a main belt asteroid, a metallic, dog bone http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/news/kleopatra_pr_20000504.html

- Planetary News - Astronomers Catch Images of Giant Metal Dog Bone Asteroid May 4, 2000 NASA astronomers have collected the first-ever radar images of a "main belt" asteroid, a metallic, dog bone-shaped rock the size of New Jersey, an apparent leftover from an ancient, violent cosmic collision. The asteroid, named 216 Kleopatra, is a large object in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter; it measures about 135 miles (217 kilometers) long and about 58 miles (94 kilometers) wide. Kleopatra was discovered in 1880, but until now, its shape was unknown. "With its dog bone shape, Kleopatra is one of the most unusual asteroids we've seen in the Solar System," said Dr. Steven Ostro of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, who led a team of astronomers observing Kleopatra with the 1,000-foot (305- meter) telescope of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. "Kleopatra could be the remnant of an incredibly violent collision between two asteroids that did not completely shatter and disperse all the fragments." The astronomers used the telescope to bounce radar signals off Kleopatra. With sophisticated computer-analysis techniques, they decoded the echoes, transformed them into images, and assembled a computer model of the asteroid's shape. The Arecibo telescope underwent major upgrades in the 1990s, which dramatically improved its sensitivity and made it feasible to image more distant objects.

8. Physicists And Astronomers Physicists and astronomers. Nature of the Work; Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement; Employment; Job Outlook; Projections; Earnings; Wages; Related Occupations http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos052.htm

Skip to Content Subscribe to E-mail Updates A to Z Index Site Map FAQs ... Contact Us Search: Home Subject Areas Publications Economic Releases ... ALL Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition FONT SIZE: PRINT: OOH Home Index OVERVIEW OF THE 2008-18 PROJECTIONS ... Additional Information About the 2008-18 Projections SEARCH OOH RELATED LINKS: OOH REPRINTS HOW TO ORDER A COPY TEACHER'S GUIDE ... PDF Physicists and Astronomers Nature of the Work Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement Employment Job Outlook ... Sources of Additional Information Significant Points Scientific research and development services firms and the Federal Government employ over half of all physicists and astronomers. Most jobs in basic research usually require a doctoral degree; master's degree holders qualify for some jobs in applied research and development; bachelor's degree holders often qualify as research assistants or for other physics-related occupations, such as technicians. Applicants may face competition for basic research positions due to limited funding; however, those with a background in physics or astronomy may have good opportunities in related fields, such as engineering and technology. Nature of the Work About this section Physicists and astronomers conduct research to understand the nature of the universe and everything in it. These scientists observe, measure, interpret, and develop theories to explain celestial and physical phenomena using mathematics. From the vastness of space to the infinitesimal scale of subatomic particles, they study the fundamental properties of the natural world and apply the knowledge gained to design new technologies.

9. Astronomers | Facebook Welcome to a Facebook Page about astronomers. Join Facebook to start connecting with astronomers. http://www.facebook.com/astronomers

Astronomers 1,698 people like this. to connect with Wall Info Fan Photos Astronomers + Others Astronomers Just Others Astronomers See More External: Danger. Zombies. Run. October 26 at 11:30am 1 Comment Adam Dugger Astronomers October 24 at 12:31am Adam Dugger Astronomers tonight. this show should be bad ass. they are playing with Corsair, a band i have never heard, but i am sure they will be sweet too. get out there. astronomers w/ corsair (cville) October 22 at 8:51am Wxjm Live Astronomers External: The Southern Café and Music Hall - Live Music Lives on the Downtown Mall October 21 at 6:51pm The Judy Chops Astronomers on the air from 8PM-10PM TONIGHT! 88.7 FM in Harrisonburg! External: WXJM Live! October 21 at 2:58pm The Judy Chops Molly and Bill will be dialing in the sound for Astronomers from Charlottesville tonight on Wxjm Live October 21 at 2:57pm Mason Coker Astronomers Please come to Denton Texas soon!!!! October 20 at 4:00pm Adam Dugger hey guys, keep in mind Astronomers astronomers w/ corsair (cville) get excited. October 18 at 8:18am Astronomers ASTRONOMERS RETURN TO LYNCHBURG (and their #1 favorite venue!)

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11. Ancient Astronomers This site is intended for students age 14 and up, and for anyone interested in learning about our universe. http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/ask_astro/answers/980215e.html

What's New Site Map NASA Homepage Search: ... Ask an Astrophysicist Current page The Question (Submitted February 15, 1998) What tools did the ancient astronomer use ? Who were some ancient astronomers ? What is the History of Astronomy? The Answer The history of astronomy is the study of humankind's early attempts to understand the skies. All people have looked up and wondered about the Sun, Moon, planets, stars , and their complex ballet of motion. Interpretations vary widely among cultures, but often the sky is considered as the abode of gods, where humans can never touch. The consideration of stars and planets as physical objects that obey knowable laws started in the Middle East (and somewhat in China) and has spread into cultures that are the intellectual heirs of the Greeks. A fairly modern view of the heavens only started in the early 1600's when Galileo first turned the newly invented telescope to the heavens and saw worlds in their own right. With the Newtonian revolution in physics, it was realized that stars were just Suns, and all obeyed the same Laws of Physics as hold here on the Earth. In the 1900's, the detailed study of everything up in the sky has become a major pursuit which is growing exponentially. The history of astronomy looks at all these perceptions and advances. There are many ancient astronomers from many cultures all around the world, many of whom have their name lost over the ages. For example, we do not know who or when the planets were recognized as being different from stars. In some sense, most ancient people were 'astronomers' since all lived under non-light-polluted dark skies and everyone wonders what is up there. The names of the Egyptian, Mayan, and Chaldean astronomers are all lost, even if we know of some of their results. The best known astronomers are those associated with the development of the modern scientific results. For example, Hipparchus (Greek ~3 century BC) discovered the precession of the equinoxes

12. Astronomers Discover Most Massive Neutron Star Yet Known | Science Codex Oct 27, 2010 astronomers using the National Science Foundation's Green Bank Telescope (GBT) have discovered the most massive neutron star yet found, a discovery with strong and wide http://www.sciencecodex.com/astronomers_discover_most_massive_neutron_star_yet_k

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13. Educational Posters, Prints And Pictures For Home Or School. Great selection of Educational Posters and Pictures Discover science, nature, technology and more. A MUST SITE TO VISIT. http://www.astronomers.net/

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14. Welcome To Downeast Amateur Astronomers - Home Welcome to the Downeast Amateur astronomers Website. DEAA is the most easterly Astronomy club and observatory in the United States. http://www.downeastaa.com/

Downeast Amateur Astronomers Home Club Photos Home Welcome to the Downeast Amateur Astronomers Website.  DEAA is the most easterly Astronomy club and observatory in the United States.  MAINE STATE STAR PARTY Ring Nebula/ Charlie Sawyer photo  Solar photo/ Marc Fisher photo The Downeast Amateur   Astronomy Club is Located in the downeast area, we are one of many clubs in Maine. Our meetings are open to the public at no charge. The link below takes you to our Observatory Page where you will find more information about the observatory. http://downeastobservatory.yolasite.com/ The next meeting for the Downeast Amateur Astronomers will be Friday November 5th at 7 p.m. at DOWNEAST OBSERVATORY in Pembroke. More info contact below DOWNEAST OBSERVATORY "America's most easterly observatory"  or e-mail csawyer7@roadrunner.com

15. Astronomers-Zoom Astronomy Glossary astronomers Astronomy glossary explains basic astronomical terms. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/glossary/Astronomers.shtml

Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. Become a member of Enchanted Learning. Site subscriptions last 12 months. Click here for more information on site membership. As low as $20.00/year (directly by Credit Card Site members have access to the entire website with print-friendly pages and no ads. (Already a member? Click here. Table of Contents Enchanted Learning All About Astronomy Site Index Our Solar System Stars Glossary ... Astronomers Astronomy Dictionary A B C D ... Z Click on an underlined word for more information on that subject. HALL OF ASTRONOMERS An astronomer is someone who studies astronomy. The following night-owls are important astronomers, astrophysicists, mathematicians, and other scientists who have contributed greatly to our knowledge of the universe. ADAMS, JOHN C. John Couch Adams (1819-1892) was an English astronomer and mathematician who, at 24 years old, predicted the existence of the planet Neptune (Le Verrier also predicted its existence, independently).

16. Who Are The Black Astronomers And Astrophysicists? From an article (in pdf) From Banneker to Best Some Stellar Careers In Astronomy and Astrophysics, an article on Black astronomers by Robert Fikes Studying the http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/physics/astronomy-peeps.html

Beth A. Brown Arthur B.C. Walker Neil deGrasse Tyson From an article (in pdf) From Banneker to Best: Some Stellar Careers In Astronomy and Astrophysics , an article on Black Astronomers by Robert Fikes Today (2002) only 16 of the 3,302 PhD physicists at US National Labs are black. In these web pages we profile those modern astronomers of the african diaspora. Astronomers Astrophysicists , and Cosmologists below Physicists Faces of African Americans in Astronomy National Society of Black Physicists back to the main Physics page Posters and Exihibiton: African Americans in Space Science Who are the Black A STRONOMERS STROPHYSICISTS (click on links below for more) Stephon Haigh-Solom Alexander - young mathematical cosmologist Harvey Banks first African American Ph.D. in Astronomy Gibor Basri - Berkeley Professor on brown dwarfs is the most published African American Astronomer. Jason Best - young astrophysicist Beth Brown - NASA Astronomer George Carruthers - principal inventor of the Far Ultraviolet Camera/Spectrograph that accompanied the Apollo 16 mission Chantale Damas Stanley Davis Aaron S. Evans

17. Astronomers The astronomers of Babylon The astronomers of Babylon were a special group of scribes who observed the movements of the stars and planets. The astronomers had many different http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/astronomer/home_set.html

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18. Rockford Amateur Astronomers Welcome to the home page for the Rockford Amateur astronomers. We are a group of amateur astronomers based in Rockford, IL Our mission is to share our love and knowledge of http://rockfordamateurastronomers.com/

Home About Us Contact Us Member Login Welcome to the RAA Welcome to the home page for the Rockford Amateur Astronomers. We are a group of amateur astronomers based in Rockford, IL Our mission is to share our love and knowledge of astronomy with the community and help them better understand the fascinating realms of our universe. Our members are knowledgeable in a wide variety of fields that vary from astrophotography to cosmology or just simply looking at what lies beyond our earth. ("Although donations are greatly appreciated") RAA News : March and May 2010 Newsletters Available The March and May 2010 Newsletter is now available in the download section. Posted by bcoppernoll on Sunday, May 23 @ 08:15:10 MST (286 reads) Read More... RAA News RAA News : April 2010 Newsletter Available The April 2010 Newsletter is now available in the download section. Posted by bcoppernoll on Wednesday, April 14 @ 17:33:25 MST (306 reads) Read More... RAA News RAA News : February 2010 Newsletter Now Available The February 2010 Newsletter is now available in the download section.

19. AIDA - Astronomical Image Data Archive - Home Archive of astronomical images made by various amateur astronomers. http://aida.astroinfo.org/

Home Register FAQ Login ... Webmaster Astronomical Image Data Archive This image archive provides free webspace for amateur astronomers to publish their pictures and share experiences with others. Uploading and managing your gallery is easy. Registered users can login and upload and categorize their pictures, add comments and rate other users pictures. Find used photography equipment at Astronomy Pinboard and meet Swiss stars live at a Star Party Category Albums Files Deep Sky Pictures of celestial objects that do not belong to our solar system (stars, nebulae, galaxies, quasars, etc.) Solar System Pictures of natural objects located in our solar system (sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids) The Earth Pictures of things located on this blue planet or in the atmosphere (Aurora, Landscapes at night, Meteors) User Galleries This category contains albums that belong to AIDA users. files in albums and categories with comments viewed times Last additions Jupiter with GRS 19.09.2010 bosshard Oct 24, 2010 103P/Hartley dequeiroz Oct 21, 2010

20. Famous Astronomers Here are some of famous astronomers who have greatly contributed to field of astronomy Famous astronomers. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/famous-astronomers.html

Home World News Latest Articles Escape Hatch ... Endless Buzz Famous Astronomers Here are some of the famous astronomers who have greatly contributed to the field of astronomy... Astronomy is a branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole, or simply put it is the study of the planets, solar systems and the universe. There have been many famous astronomers who have helped in development and progress of the field of astronomy. Here is some information about the famous astronomers and a quick look at their contributions to this field. Eratosthenes (276-194 BC) Eratosthenes, nicknamed as Beta was an all-round Greek scholar who made significant contributions to various fields including astronomy, geography, mathematics, as well as music and literature. He was the first person who attempted to determine the earth’s circumference. He did this by comparing the midsummer's noon shadow in deep wells in Syene and Alexandria, and made and assumptions that the sun's rays are virtually parallel and knowing the distance between the two locations, he calculated the circumference of the earth in a unit called stadia . He also made an attempt to determine the measurement for the tilt of the earth’s axis and the distance of the earth from the sun and the moon. Although his accuracy about these findings is uncertain, he laid the groundwork, which was useful for the astronomers who later researched on similar lines.

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