Thursday, February 9, 2012



amateur astronomer

amateur astronomer
Are you searching for amateur astronomer information? Here at http://www.skylook.net you can find lots of free amateur astronomer articles, advice, how-to and so much more.

amateur astronomer

Please browse our growing free database of amateur astronomer content below.


amateur astronomer

Astrophysics Is Easy!: An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series)

by Father Sky

Astrophysics is often - with some justification - regarded as incomprehensible without at least degree-level mathematics. Consequently, many amateur astronomers skip the math, and miss out on the fascinating fundamentals of the subject. In Astrophysics Is Easy! Mike Inglis takes a quantitative approach to astrophysics that cuts through the incomprehensible mathematics, and explains the basics [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Tasco Spacestation 70x800mm Refractor AZ With Variable LED Red

by Father Sky

Put on your pressure suit and commence docking procedures, because we have a Spacestation powerful enough to take you to the moon and way, way beyond. Se the star like you've never seen before with a view from an all-new Tasco Spacestation telescope featuring a cosmically inspired new design. Its variable LED electronic REd Dot [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Huygens and the Biggest Telescopes of the 17th Century

by Father Sky

Christiaan Huygens was born in Holland in 1629 and he was a mathematical genius who invented several important mechanical devices including the pendulum clock. He had a deep understanding of astronomy, optics, mathematics, and mechanical devices. And he built some of the largest telescopes of the 17th century. Being a contemporary of Galileo he heard [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Star Watch: The Amateur Astronomer's Guide to Finding,

by Father Sky

Your Passport to the Universe The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner's guide to locating, observing, and understanding these celestial objects. You'll start [...]

Full Astronomy article →

How to Use a Telescope for Beginner and Amateur Astronomers

by Father Sky

If you are a beginner or amateur astronomer, you might be interested in reading this article. Telescopes can be quite difficult to use if you are not familiar with what you are doing. Please take a moment to review this information, it should prove to be quite useful as you make your foray into astronomy. [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Astronomy Deep Sky Stellarium (Set-Up) & Deep Sky Naked Eye

by Father Sky

This abbreviated version of the Renaix' Deep Sky Field Guides for the Backyard includes instructions on how to practice locating deep sky objects by plugging the full version of this Kindle book into your TV and pointing a telescope at the TV. Home Theater Astronomy (sold separately) displays a wide variety of deep sky objects [...]

Full Astronomy article →

A Guide for First Time Telescope Buyers

by Father Sky

For starters, this guide is going to help answer a few of the questions that might be floating in your head as a first time telescope buyer. The internet has granted us unlimited access to some of the best astronomy information in existence, make use of it! What different types of telescopes are there? There [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Astronomy: The Universe, Equipment, Stars and Planets, Monthly Guides

by Father Sky

ISBN13: 9780756617332 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionCovering all aspects of astronomy, including its history, the origins of the Universe, the Solar System and its exploration, stars, and galaxies, this is the essential handbook for the amateur astronomer. Astronomy: The Universe, Equipment, Stars and Planets, Monthly Guides Tags: Mark, [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Astronomy Deep Sky Naked Eye Field Guide for Kindle: 167 Step

by Father Sky

This Kindle naked eye field guide of deep sky objects includes maps for 9 galaxies, 5 emission nebulae, 2 globular clusters, 2 planetary nebula and 16 open clusters. Almost every type of deep sky object is represented, and objects from every part of the sky are included. The 167 step-by-step maps in the field guide [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Navigating the Night Sky: How to Identify the Stars And

by Father Sky

This book will interest anyone who marvels at the night sky and would like to learn to recognise constellations and identify the brightest stars by name. Renowned amateur astronomer, Guilherme de Almeida, dispels the myth that specialist knowledge and elaborate instruments are a prerequisite for all astronomical observation. His book emphasizes the point that getting [...]

Full Astronomy article →

How to Buy a Telescope

by Father Sky

Buying a first telescope for you or for someone else as a gift can be a bit tricky if you don’t know a lot about telescopes. This article will guide you through making the right choice based on price, performance, and what your astronomical goals are. A telescope is a scientific optical instrument. It has [...]

Full Astronomy article →

The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets: A Monthly Guide for CCD

by Father Sky

Any amateur astronomer who is interested in astrophotography, particularly if just getting started, needs to know what objects are best for imaging in each month of the year. These are not necessarily the same objects that are the most spectacular or intriguing visually. The camera reveals different things and has different requirements. What objects in [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Astronomy: The Universe, Equipment, Stars and Planets, Monthly

by Father Sky

Covering all aspects of astronomy, including its history, the origins of the Universe, the Solar System and its exploration, stars, and galaxies, this is the essential handbook for the amateur astronomer. Astronomy: The Universe, Equipment, Stars and Planets, Monthly Guides (EYEWITNESS COMPANION GUIDES) Tags: amateur astronomer, stars and planets, origins of the universe

Full Astronomy article →

Astronomy Build Your Own Telescope for Inexpensive Family Fun

by Father Sky

Astronomy is thought of as something nerds do or those hidden away in towers with big telescopes and mysterious computations. However, you don’t need to be good at math a nerd or spend a long time learning to discover the stars. The ancients did that and learned a lot about their world that way. Given [...]

Full Astronomy article →

The Sky Is Your Laboratory: Advanced Astronomy Projects For

by Father Sky

For the experienced amateur astronomer who is wondering if there is something useful, valuable, and permanent that can be done with his or her observational skills, the answer is, “Yes, there is!” This is THE book for the amateur astronomer who is ready to take the next step in his or her astronomical journey. Till [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Fall & Early Winter Nights Deep Sky Astronomy Field Guide For

by Father Sky

The range of deep sky objects that avail themselves to the backyard observer in fall & early winter covers the entire spectrum. The dazzling array includes planetary nebulae, galaxies, globular clusters, open clusters and emission nebulae. They are widely distributed over 16 constellations. On many fall & winter nights, armed with this Kindle field guide [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Astrophysics Is Easy!: An Introduction for the Amateur

by Father Sky

Astrophysics is a subject that is often - with some justification - regarded as extremely difficult, requiring at least degree-level mathematics as a prerequisite to its understanding. Consequently, many amateur astronomers just don't bother, and miss out on the fascinating fundamentals of the subject, and often on an understanding of exactly what they are observing. [...]

Full Astronomy article →

BARSKA 40070 Starwatcher Compact Refractor Telescope With Table Top Tripod and Carrying Case

by Father Sky

Portable refractor telescope for aspiring astronomers 300x maximum power with 70mm objective lens Eyepieces with 3x Barlow lens Includes pan-head tripod and carrying case Includes tripod and carrying case Product DescriptionMax power: 300x, Focal Length (mm) 400, Finder scope: 5x24, Draw Tube (inch): 1.25, Eyepiece#1:SR4, Eyepiece #2: K20, Diagonal: 45°, .Amazon.com Product DescriptionThe Barska 40070 [...]

Full Astronomy article →

Best Places to Buy Telescopes Online or Offline

by Father Sky

The internet has allowed us easier access to products which weren't easy to find before. Finding a telescope to buy need not be difficult. But is the internet the place to offer the best places to buy telescopes? There are 2 best places to buy telescopes today. That is either buying online or offline. Though [...]

Full Astronomy article →

← Previous Entries