The Observer's Page

What's Up in the Night Sky?

Astra's Almanac celestial almanac is updated monthly. The January and February issues contain information on celestial activities for the entire year

Astra's Celestial Challenge

A modular program for Observers

Guide to Commercial Astronomical Equipment - just links no endorsements

Dawn's Tips for Observing Jupiter

Binocular Observing

Binocular Observing is supplemented by Binocular design information

Comets! - Read Astra's

Observing comets is exciting because we usually don't known when a good one will come along. The comet page will help you find information on observable comets and the Comet Article contains basic comet information.

Amateur Telescope Making

Astra's ATM page links to telescope makers and information on making your own.

Stargazing Basics - from Sky and Telescope

Astra's Guide to Commercial Vendors - Just links, no endorsements, find the equipment you need to get started.

Astra's Celestial Challenge

The challenge allows you to choose what type of observations you would like to make. Five separate areas with a limited number of observations to make may be just the program you need.

Being an amateur astronomer isn't just about looking through the eyepiece and moving on to the next object. Your observing sessions will be more memorable if you take the time to write about what you are observing.

Observational Astronomy - from David Haworth
Suzieastro presents Starry Trails - great for family stargazing

What's Up in the Night Sky? - Astra's montly almanac at the 'Gate

Check Abram's Sky Calender for monthly sample

Astronomy Center - at the Old Farmer's Almanac (eclipse and weather info available)

NGC/IC Observing List Generator - Professionals and Amateurs working together

The Interactive NGC Catalog Online - SEDs.org

Sky Insight Online Observing List and Catalog Cross Reference

It's About Time ! - An observing article by John A. Morris
Astra's Celestial Challenge: Star Associations Group