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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. Many amateurs like ...
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.
George Eric Deacon Alcock, MBE (28 August 1912, in Peterborough, Northamptonshire [1] – 15 December 2000) was an English amateur astronomer. He was one of the most successful visual discoverers of novae and comets. George’s interest in astronomy was sparked by his first encounter with the solar eclipse of 8 April 1921. [2]
Exoplanets discovered by Planet Hunters (8 P) Pages in category "Discoveries by amateur astronomers" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total.
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In the field of amateur astronomy there are many methods used to observe the Sun. Amateurs use everything from simple systems to project the Sun on a piece of white paper, light blocking filters, Herschel wedges which redirect 95% of the light and heat away from the eyepiece, [4] up to hydrogen-alpha filter systems and even home built ...
Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore [a] (/ ˈ k ɔː l d w ɛ l /; 4 March 1923 – 9 December 2012 [1]) was an English amateur astronomer who attained prominence in that field as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter.
This is a category for discoveries by Chinese amateur astronomer Sun Guoyou (G. Sun). See parent category for proper sortkey usage instructions. Pages in category "Discoveries by Sun Guoyou"