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Amateur astronomer Anthony Wesley's discovery of an impact on Jupiter illustrates how amateurs can still make important contributions to the science of astronomy.

Many people interested in astronomy pursue it as a hobby. Amateur astronomers become quite knowledgeable about the night sky from their hobby. Here's how to get started.

Brief biography of Benjamin Banneker, one of the first African American great thinkers.

While purchasing a telescope for the first time is exciting, that excitement can soon fade when faced with the daunting task of how, when, and where to use it.

Scientists and amateur astronomers measure the composition, luminosity, and velocity of stars, galaxies, and nebulae using a technique called spectroscopy.

The constellation of Vulpecula the Fox is a small patch of stars containing one of the best deep-sky objects in the night sky.

The world will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the telescope in 2009, tempting people to buy an instrument to view the planets, moons, stars and satellites.

A variety of products are available for astronomy lovers to get as presents for the holiday season or any special occasion.

Do astronomers ever see UFOs? Where do they go to report the unexplained?

Google is now doing for the rest of the universe what they already did for Earth, by allowing computer users to view the universe around them.

An amateur astronomer reports first sighting of new impact evidence on the solar system's largest planet.

Local Hero is a classic Scottish film comedy directed by Bill Forsyth. Starring Burt Lancaster, it is famous for its music, quotable lines and beautiful locations.

Antlia the Air Pump and Pyxis the Compass are Southern Hemisphere constellations that are home to dim, deep-sky objects.

Canis Minor, the Little Dog, is indeed a small constellation with few observing highlights beyond its two bright stars.

This Zodiac constellation has few bright stars but one beautiful galaxy.

Almost every married couple experiences years of limited income and tight budgets. In spite of money stress, tight times can be fabulous times of growth for a marriage.

Total solar eclipses are among nature's most fascinating spectacles. A south Pacific cruise will provide the best observing for the July 2010 total solar eclipse.

Using the GPS and camera on Apple's iPhone, everyone can enhance their reality with these simple application.

It doesn't take thousands of dollars of astronomy equipment to enjoy the night sky. For much less, any new telescope owner can have everything needed for the best night.

An unexpected brightening has brought Comet 17P/Holmes into naked-eye visibility. Catch it while you can.

The Summer Triangle is easy to spot in the night sky once you know what to look for.

The story, or its premise rather, is very interesting, and that's the best reason to finish the book.

The classic Messier catalog of deep sky objects first started simply as a list of non-comet items.

Triangulum may be a small constellation with dim stars, but it holds one gorgeous galaxy.

Spring is prime time for galaxy observing. Look into the deep recesses of space to find galaxies strung one after another across the spring constellations.

On July 4, 1054 the supernova that formed the Crab Nebula occurred in the constellation Taurus. It was bright enough to be visible in the daytime for nearly a month.

Venus returns to the evening sky and makes a close pairing with faint Neptune and then Mercury. Catch other action this January in the Northern Hemisphere.

Beginning stargazers often want to learn the astronomical constellations. Advanced stargazers want to teach their kids or others some astronomy. These tools can help.

Taurus the Bull is one of the more prominent constellations in the winter sky. Learn the astronomical delights of this starry target.

Some of the brightest nebulae are found close together in the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

Amateurs astronomers need to know how to measure degrees in observing in order to find out how far away stars, planets, and other objects are from each other.

Mars reaches opposition in December 2007 as it reaches prime viewing position from Earth and becomes brighter than any star.

Tremendous hype surrounds purported apocalyptic scenarios, but the fears about 2012 are based on fictions.

Constellations are star patterns in the sky defined by the International Astronomical Union. Other common star patterns are asterisms not constellations.

Astronomers used small telescopes to discover GJ 1214b, a super Earth type extra solar planet with lots of water.

Find the best planetary apparitions, eclipses, and meteor showers for 2010.