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Amateur astronomer recording observations of the sun. Collectively, amateur astronomers observe a variety of celestial objects and phenomena. Common targets of amateur astronomers include the Sun, the Moon, planets, stars, comets, meteor showers, and a variety of deep sky objects such as star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae.
Pages in category "Amateur astronomy" The following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Amateur astronomy organizations by name; Astronomy organizations by name This page was last edited on 20 November 2024, at 05:47 (UTC). Text is available under the ...
Pages in category "Amateur astronomers" The following 106 pages are in this category, out of 106 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. George Alcock;
Astrophotography is a popular hobby among photographers and amateur astronomers. Techniques ranges from basic film and digital cameras on tripods up to methods and equipment geared toward advanced imaging. Amateur astronomers and amateur telescope makers also use homemade equipment and modified devices.
The Astronomical League is an umbrella organization of amateur astronomy societies. [1] Currently their membership consists of over 330 [2] organizations across the United States, along with a number of Members-at-Large, Patrons, and Supporting members.
A. Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh; American Association of Variable Star Observers; American Meteor Society; Association in Scotland to Research into Astronautics
John Lowry Dobson (14 September 1915 – 15 January 2014) was an American amateur astronomer and is best known for the Dobsonian telescope, a portable, low-cost Newtonian reflector telescope. [3]