Monthly 'meteorobs' Mail Index - 12-1999 (meteorobs) METEORS AND LEARNING THE SKY (was Re skywatching ) From LewGramer dedalus@latrade.com . (meteorobs) star maps From Terry Richardson http://www.meteorobs.org/maillist/maillist-12-1999.html
Extractions: (meteorobs) Leonid peak, Lewisberry PA USA Re: (meteorobs) Geminids (meteorobs) [IMO-News] Leonid observations Nov 17-18 [Lleida, Catalunya, Spain] Re: (meteorobs) Geminids (meteorobs) Re: [IMO-News] Leonids from Estonia (meteorobs) Re: Leonids Meteor Colors Re: (meteorobs) I'm a NUBEE (meteorobs) Re: Leonids Meteor Colors RE: (meteorobs) Fwd: Sporadics from Gemini RE: (meteorobs) Fwd: Sporadics from Gemini RE: (meteorobs) Geminids (meteorobs) Excerpts from "CCNet, 1 December 1999" (meteorobs) Leonids from Spain [TUKAR, DMS] (meteorobs) ARCHIVE RESEND: [IMO-News] Leonids 16-17th Nov. [Figueres, Spain] (meteorobs) Nov 16-20 observations, Maryland, USA (meteorobs) Nov. 17/18 Gemini activity (meteorobs) Fireball Over Ireland (meteorobs) Re: meteor colors and zulu time (meteorobs) AMO activity (was Re: Sporadics from Gemini) (meteorobs) GEMINIDS From : Iansplanet@aol.com
Amateur Astronomy ( 571 Human Selected Links ) com For Beginners Backyard stargazing 101 -Beginning Urban skywatching -BuyingYour Solar Neighborhood -Solar System Live -star Gazer -star maps -stars and http://www.cbel.com/amateur_astronomy/
Books: Observational Astronomy 40 Nights to Knowing the Sky A NightBy-Night skywatching Primer by Fred Schaaf Thoughit has star maps (arranged by season), it is clearly not that kind of http://webpages.charter.net/darksky25/Books/ObsAstronomy.html
Extractions: Observational astronomy My favorite hobby, but not a book category that I frequently read. There are some gems here though. Last updated 365 Starry Nights : An Introduction to Astronomy for Every Night of the Year by Chet Raymo an introductory level book on astronomy organized by the calendar with a brief essay for every day of the year. Raymo gives a guided tour of the night sky, spending several nights on each topic, and covers such topics as star formation, galaxy clusters, and some of the weightier questions of the universe. 40 Nights to Knowing the Sky : A Night-By-Night Skywatching Primer by Fred Schaaf an excellent and well-rounded introduction to observation astronomy for beginners, but contains much for seasoned observers as well. Schaff is the columnist for Sky and Telescope and his writings have always made me want to go out and look for the things he talks about. The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terrence Dickinson(Preface), Alan Dyer (Preface) Burnham's Celestial Handbook : An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System by Robert Burnham What can be said about this three-volume classic that hasn't been said thousands of times before? Burnham's combination of history, poetry, and science are captivating and enthralling. Though some of the science is no longer up to date, remember, you're not writing your dissertation, you're sharing the wonder of the night sky with a guy who's seen everything and done your homework for you. A timeless classic.
Vancouver Telescope - For Birders, Sports Lovers, Hunters, Sailors skywatching CDROM Aptly subtitled A Practical Guide for the Backyard Astronomer continuesthe Norton's tradition as one f the leading star maps and reference http://www.vancouvertelescope.com/book_soft.html
Extractions: The Mercedes of planispheres, this advanced model features: Every stargazer needs a planisphere, or star wheel. Set the dial for any date and time, and it gives you a miniature map of the visible sky. We offer models for every taste and budget. Find your latitude on the map and decide which planisphere is right for you.
Sciencelinks Nomenclature Planets I Planets II Planets General Pluto Satellites Saturn SearchFor Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence skywatching and star maps Solar System I http://yalesecondary.sd34.bc.ca/Subject Weblinks/sciencelinks.html
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Eclipse Workshop At HartRAO Making and using starfinders and star maps; Night sky viewing identifying planets,stars by Struik; Book Sasol First Field Guide to skywatching in Southern http://www.hartrao.ac.za/news/020708eclwkshp/eclwkshp.html
Extractions: To prepare for the total solar eclipse that will trace a path over southern africa on 4 December 2002, a workshop was held at HartRAO about the eclipse for partner science education organisations. This workshop was partly funded by a grant of R25000 from the Foundation for Education, Science and Technology ( FEST ) on behalf of the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology (DACST), now the Department of Science and Technology ( DST The aim of the workshop was not only to supply information about the eclipse, but to provide our partners in the eclipse project with materials they could use to educate people in their area of the country. This entailed a considerable amount of work by the HartRAO Science Awareness team and support staff, particularly in the mechanical workshop. A photographic report gives an idea of the preparation for the eclipse workshop, and some of what took place during the event. The workshop was held from 9 - 11 July 2002. External participants were: Samson Mongolele, Giyani Science Centre, Giyani, Limpopo Province
RASC Kingston Centre Library Published on the Web site 2001 Oct 01. 3D star maps by Richard Monkhouseand John Cox. ISBN 0-521-39112-1. skywatching by David H. Levy. http://members.kingston.net/rasc/library.htm
NRF - Publications - News@nrf sun, earth and moon); making and using starfinders and star maps; and night imageand for demonstrating how binoculars work; books on skywatching and eclipses http://www.nrf.ac.za/publications/news@nrf/aug2002/hartrao.stm
Extractions: news@nrf - August 2002 To prepare for the total solar eclipse that will trace a path over southern Africa on 4 December 2002, HartRAO staff held a workshop for colleagues of partner science education organisations in July. Some of the participants had essentially no prior exposure to astronomy, but all showed a good understanding of eclipses after the workshop. The workshop not only supplied information about the eclipse, but HartRAO's partners in the eclipse project were also equipped with materials they will be able to use for educational purposes. This entailed a considerable amount of work by the HartRAO science awareness team and support staff, particularly in the mechanical workshop.
Skywatching (Nature Company Guide) skywatching (Nature Company Guide) Customer Review 2 It then covers astronomyconcepts, such as star types, azimuth it has 12 or so full scale maps of the http://www.wkonline.com/a/Skywatching_Nature_Company_Guide_078354751X.htm
Extractions: This richly illustrated and clearly written book is a pleasure to read. Its author, David Levy, (discoverer of many comets, including Shoemaker-Levy which impacted Jupiter in 1994)is one of the great amauteur astronmers, and communicates his love of the heavens well. The star charts are done by Wil Tirion, the foremost celestial cartographer and author of many important sky atlases. The book itself starts with a valuable historical perspective, discussing ancient astronomy and classical and modern astronomers. It progresses through a presentation of our place in the solar system and the universe, and discussons of planetary and deep sky objects. Various types of instruments for observing are also discussed. Finally, there is a section on each of the constellations, and the objects within them, enriched by historical information and even a guide to pronouncing some of the Arabic and Latin tongue-twisters one encounters.
Nature's Focus Astronomy timeless classic star maps For Beginners An easy to learn system of star charts40 Nights To Knowing The Sky - A night-by-night skywatching primer Exploring http://www.naturesfocusinc.com/nonFlash/astro2.html
Earth Science Life Cycle of a star Hubble Deep Geographic) teacher's guide, transparencies, maps,4 videos Videos Weather Systems skywatching Weatherwise Cyclones Target http://www.dimmsat.org/Pages/Resources/EarthScience.htm
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Extractions: Discription: The perfect companion volume for Hale-Bopp watchers, this guide explores the fabulous mysteries above, from planets in our solar system to the constellations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, stars, galaxies (including the Milky Way), nebulae, astronomical bodies, objects, phenomena, and yes comets. Night Sky provides a concise guided tour of the heavens with 48 monthly sky charts of the northern sky and 88 constellation charts, each offering a detailed map of individual constellations. Essays on the universe, the solar system, and constellations introduce the reader to the wonders of the sky.
Features At Earth and Sky, we believe that everyone has a "gene" for astronomy. In a better world, we'd all be able to go into our backyards look up to see the wonders of the universe and know what we're seeing! Our skywatching feature, "Tonight's Sky " is written by our It might be a constellation, a star, or a planet. http://www.earthsky.com/Features/Skywatching
Extractions: Skywatching Center At Earth and Sky, we believe that everyone has a "gene" for astronomy. In a better world, we'd all be able to go into our backyards look up to see the wonders of the universe and know what we're seeing! With our Tonight's Sky feature, we'll get you started along that path to astronomical enlightenment today. Index of Tonight's Sky for April, 2003 April 1 - TUESDAY EVENING Moon and Sun April 2 - WEDNESDAY EVENING Moon and Mercury April 3 - THURSDAY EVENING Waxing Moon and Stars April 4 - FRIDAY EVENING Two Nebulae in Orion April 5 - SATURDAY EVENING Waxing Moon, Meteor Showers April 6 - SUNDAY EVENING Moon, Saturn and Aldebaran April 7 - MONDAY EVENING Saturn, Moon, Bull's Horns April 8 - TUESDAY EVENING Saturn and Crab Nebula April 9 - THURSDAY BEFORE DAWN Venus, Mars, Nunki April 10 - THURSDAY EVENING Moon and Jupiter April 11 - FRIDAY EVENING Northern Lights April 12 - SATURDAY EVENING Moon in Leo April 13 - SUNDAY EVENING Realm of Galaxies April 14 - TUESDAY BEFORE DAWN Sky Directions April 15 - TUESDAY EVENING Best Time to See Mercury April 16 - WEDNESDAY EVENING Full Moon April 17 - THURSDAY EVENING Follow the Arc to Arcturus April 18 - FRIDAY EVENING Bootes the Herdsman April 19 - SATURDAY EVENING Arcturus April 20 - MONDAY EVENING Mercury and the Ecliptic April 21 - TUESDAY BEFORE DAWN Lyrid Meteors April 22 - WEDNESDAY BEFORE DAWN Moon and Mars April 23 - WEDNESDAY EVENING Planetary Line-Up in Year 2040 April 24 - THURSDAY EVENING Why Stars Move April 25 -
Powell's Books - Used, New, And Out Of Print of glorious photographs, charts, and mapswith images Locate every constellationand star grouping; use the Advanced skywatching by Robert Burnham Review YA http://www.powells.com/subsection/AstronomyHandbooksandGuides.3.html
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Extractions: location: index astronomy and space directory search links: site map advertise add URL contact us site features: astrowire news webmaster utilities donate to this site stellar link award: NASA-JPL Solar System Simulator : View the planets from satellites travelling through the Solar System nominate a link poll/quiz: Is there life in any form outside of our Solar System? ·Yes, definitely ·Most likely ·Probably not ·No, not a chance search utility glossary ask us Recommended Products Amazon.com Affiliate Valuable Services Government Grant packages for business, homes and more...Claim your share! Reduce your family medical costs by up to 60% now! Terrific savings on vehicles, real estate, consumer electronics and more! The # 1 wireless color security cam! Amazing deals! ADVERTISEMENT new links new links popular links top rated random link 4 new link(s): charts and maps new Description: Daily annotated skywatching charts for every day of the year! Deborah Byrd guides your eye to something you can see that night or early the next morning.
Constellation Links For Kids Check out the skywatching Center for the current month. You can producestar maps for any time and date, viewpoint, and observing location. http://www.athropolis.com/links/const.htm
Extractions: This colorful and practical guide for both beginners and experienced amateurs shows not only what to look for in the heavens but how to look for it. In addition to the sky maps showing constellations and other astronomical features, there are sections devoted to the techniques of observation, the equipment used, and the planetary and stellar objects that can be seen. Tim Ferris, a well known science writer, by sharing personal experiences as well as the stories of other amateur astronomers, provides inspiration to those of us with a penchant for star-gazing. In addition to his descriptive tour of planets, stars, and other astronomical features, he emphasizes how each of us has the opportunity to make important discoveries in tracking such heavenly bodies as asteroids and comets that have the potential for coming close to our own planet. Ferris even explains how one can e-mail a request to an institutional observatory to obtain specified images from your own chosen coordinates. This new book is due out in September 2002.
Sky Publishing Corporation - Guide To Backyard Astronomy The essentials of navigating the heavens at high power with a star atlas. KeepingWarm at the Telescope skywatching on a clear winter night is the coldest http://www.wwnorton.com/astro21/sandt/backyard.html
Extractions: GUIDE TO BACKYARD ASTRONOMY Sky Sense Binoculars Telescopes Sky Maps MANY ARTICLES in and SkyWatch introduce the basics of backyard astronomy to new and aspiring hobbyists. Here are some features from past issues to help you make the most of your time under the stars. How to Start Right in Astronomy What advice would help beginners the most? 's editors brainstormed this question. Pooling thoughts from more than 200 years of collective experience answering the phone and mail, we came up with a number of pointers to help newcomers past the pitfalls and onto the straightest route to success. Starmagnitudes and colors, celestial coordinates, and the different kinds of time used by astronomers are basic to your understanding of the night sky. The Stellar Magnitude System
SETI@School: Searching The Visible Sky Trak by Hal Kibbey of Indiana University, which offers a narrative description forskywatching each month. Finally, you can find star maps with information on http://www.space.com/searchforlife/seti_visible_planets_010327.html
Extractions: Astronomy begins by just looking up. As the crisp spring evenings lure you out of the house, your gaze may be drawn to several bright "stars" overhead that may bring to mind the old nursery rhyme: Search for Planets in March and April Want to get started? Take a look at SETI"s guide to finding the visible planets in spring. More Stories How I wonder what you are? It's a good question when looking up at the night sky because the brightest "stars" may not be stars at all, but planets in our own solar system. You can begin a lifetime of planet watching on the next clear evening. Since prehistoric times skywatchers have distinguished the five planets visible to the unaided eye from myriad stars overhead. They watched and named them, and recorded their appearance and movement. Today, we call them
