1. Use of Telescopes to Study Celestial Phenomena

Use of Telescopes to Study Celestial Phenomena By studying electromagnetic emissions, astronomers hope to come to a better understanding of the Universe. There are many puzzles in the universe that ...

2. Meade Telescopes For the Serious Astronomer

Meade Telescopes For the Serious Astronomer Learning About the Three Telescope Types Since the Renaissance, scientists have been using telescopes built originally by people who made glasses and made ...

3. The Distances To Stars

... that large is rather cumbersome. So astronomers have given a name to this distance: They call it an "Astronomical Unit" (or "AU" for short). So, by definition, the Earth is (on average) 1 AU from the sun. ...

4. Top Reasons to Join an Astronomy Club

Top Reasons to Join an Astronomy Club Astronomy clubs offer several positive benefits for the backyard (or professional) astronomer. While it is human nature to be solitary, there are a great many ...

5. How Stars Get Their Names

... star names have been preserved in the works of ancient astronomers. Perhaps the earliest star catalogue we know of was written by Gan De, a Chinese astronomer who lived in the 4th century BC. The Western ...

6. How to Be an Astronomer

How to Be an Astronomer   So, you have an interest in astronomy and space and you think you want to be an astronomer. This article will show you the steps you have to take in order to turn your ...

7. The Story About Two Chinese Astronomers Who Failed to Predict an Eclipse of the Sun

The Story About Two Chinese Astronomers Who Failed to Predict an Eclipse of the Sun A frequently recounted Chinese story says that Hsi and Ho, the court astronomers, got drunk and neglected their duties ...

8. Lunar Watching Software Opens the Skies

Lunar Watching Software Opens the Skies Lunar observation or moon watching is the business of professional astronomers and the avocation of amateur sleuths of the heavens worldwide. The moon, earth’s ...

9. New Planet, Red Star - "We Can Go There!"

... week by a European team of astronomers of a new planet in the constellation of Libra gets my adrenalin pumping. Apparently the newly found planet, given the unromantic name, Gliese 581c, orbits its red ...

10. Aliens: Where Seti Astronomers Can Find Them

Aliens: Where Seti Astronomers Can Find Them SETI, or Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, has been an ongoing endeavor for many decades. In the early days, it was expected to be quick success, ...

11. Your Young Astronomer Will Love a Kid's Telescope

Your Young Astronomer Will Love a Kid's Telescope If your youngster is showing interest in stargazing and astronomy, a kids telescope can get them started with their new hobby without a large investment. ...

12. Boriska the Boy Astronomer

Boriska the Boy Astronomer Everyone was listening to the little boy with great interest, but they didn’t believe the stories he told. That has changed! There have been several articles written about ...

13. Equipment for the Amateur Astronomer - Part 1

Equipment for the Amateur Astronomer - Part 1 Binoculars and telescopes and other astronomy equipment and accessories are the meat and potatoes of amateur astronomy. A good pair of binoculars is what ...