Astronomy Links
Astronomy Books & Links |
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Astronomy Books |
Astronomy Links |
| NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe by Terence Dickinson (the updated edition) | |
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A good book for beginners on observing the moon, planets and finding deep space objects. Specifically geared towards use with small telescopes. |
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The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by: Terence Dickinson This book has information for beginners and more experienced users. It discusses different equipment choices, astronomy as a hobby, pictures and more. |
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Helps you locate some of the Messier Objects, from Charles Messier’s catalog. Includes detailed charts, sketches and more. |
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| Astronomy Magazine (Published monthly) |
Solar Dynamics Observatory. |
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Solar & Heliospheric Observatory. |
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National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Constellations of the Northern Skies A pocket sized guide to the constellations. |
Have some fun and help classify galaxies in NASA photographs. |
Digital Astrophotography by: Stefan Seip A good book for someone looking to get started with astrophotography. |
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A Guide to Astrophotography with Digital SLR Cameras by: Jerry Lodriguss Astrophotography guide for Single Lens Reflex Cameras. |
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Introduction To Digital Astrophotography: Imaging The Universe With A Digital Camera by Robert Reeves Great book for someone looking to seriously learn about astrophotography. Covers various types of digital cameras. |
An excellent astronomy app for your android/iPhone. |
The 100 Best Astrophotography Targets: A Monthly Guide for CCD Imaging with Amateur Telescopes (Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series) by Ruben Kier |
Astronomy app for iPad. |
Photoshop Astronomy by: R. Scott Ireland A Photoshop book made just for serious astrophotographers. |
Observatory located in North Scituate. |
Cosmos: A Field Guide by: Giles Sparrow A giant book filled with gorgeous photographs and loads of information. |
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Hubble: Imaging Space & Time by: David Devorkin & Robert Smith Beautiful pictures taken by the Hubble Telescope. |
Free Monthly Sky Maps. |
How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by: Mike Brown Ever wondered what happened to Pluto? This lighthearted book gives you the story of why it is no longer considered a planet. |
Great Sky Calendar. $12.00/year for a subscription. |
The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet by: Neil deGrasse Tyson A look at the history of Pluto, and the decision to recategorize it as a dwarf planet. |
Online astronomy community |
A Briefer History of Time by: Stephen Hawking & Leonard Mlodinow A follow up to his original book. This version is updated and easier to understand for those who don't have a heavy background in science.
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A site that helps you track and identify satellites. |
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Still the best selling science book ever published. This book discusses astronomy and cosmology. |
Various Telescope Websites. |