Astronomy
Index
1. Astronomy & Astrophysics links
2. NASA resources
3. Advice for beginners
4. Reporting fireballs or meteor strikes in the U.K.
5. Solar eclipses
1. Astronomy & Astrophysics
2. NASA resources
3. Advice for beginners
- Beginners Backyard Astronomy by John Sandworth.
- A Beginners Guide to Stargazing by WiredCosmos
- Guide to Backyard Astronomy by Andy.
- Introduction to Back Garden Astronomy by DIY Gardening
- Businesscostsaver's guide for beginners
- Guide to Backyard Astronomy by HouseholdQuotes, with useful links information for beginners.
- 'How to start right in astronomy' by Alan MacRobert has excellent advice for beginners. After ten years, I am still only at the binocular stage!
- The important things to consider, in order of importance, when selecting a telescope are: high quality optics (large aperture etc.), a stable mount, observer comfort and convenience. Gadgets, GOTO functions, etc., are of less importance.
- StarLust has information about our solar system and the universe. It is intended for a general audience
- Buying a telescope in the UK: The 'small ads' section in the "Astronomy Now" magazine, which can be bought in many large newsagents, offers a wide variety of second hand telescopes and related equipment for sale. A 'reasonable' used telescope will cost about £200 - £300. New telescopes can be bought at Broadhurst Clarkson & Fuller (BCF), London and Sherwoods in Birmingham.
- A Sky-Watcher refracting telescope, available from Sherwoods is an excellent choice for a first new telescope. Also see www.warehouseexpress.co.uk, www.telescopehouse.co.uk, www.scsastro.co.uk, www.orionoptics.co.uk.
- Stephen Tonkin's astronomy site with useful links, amateur telescope making and tutorials on theoretical and practical issues for budding astronomers.
- StarLust Space. Astronomy. Stargazing. Messier objects ranked by difficulty viewing with a small telescope.
- Centro de Observação Astronómica no Algarve, astronomy holiday centre.
- Celestron telescopes.
- Livewatch links to astronomy resources for children.
- 44 Closest Stars and how they compare to our Sun.
4. Reporting fireballs or meteor strikes in the U.K.
- The BAA meteor section and email.
- The SPA meteor section and email.
- The IMO meteor reports.
It is important that you report as many details as possible, of the event you witnessed.
5. Solar eclipses
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Hermit.org describe the orbital conditions necessary for an eclipse and describes when solar and lunar eclipses will take place.
Partly updated 4 March 2021
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