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Determining Degrees in Observing
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.
degrees • arcminutes • arcseconds • fist width • finger

Planetary Conjunctions for 2008
Future planetary conjunctions for the year 2008 are highlighted. See planets hover less than one degree apart.
future planetary conjunctions 2008 • venus and jupiter together • star near venus • saturn venus and mercury together • morning sky observing

Capricornus
The Zodiac constellation of Capricornus, best viewed in the fall, is home to a beautiful globular cluster.
capricornus • constellation • sea goat • stars • cluster

Observing Musca and Chamaeleon
These two south circumpolar constellations host mostly dim stars.
musca the fly • constellation of the chamaeleon • southern hemisphere constellations • stars of musca • stars of chamaeleon

The Cosmic Microwave Background
A discussion of the history and future of CMB science
cmb • cosmology • cosmic microwave background • microwave background • map

Observing Lyra the Lyre
Lyra is a great target for observers with double stars, a globular cluster, and a planetary nebula.
lyra • lyre • constellation • double stars • vega

Gamma Ray Bursts Decoded?: Recent Observations Help Unravel Deca
bohdan paczynski • beppo-sax • gamma ray bursts • distance • measurement

Aquarius
Learn the stars, clusters, and nebula of the constellation Aquarius the Water Bearer.
aquarius • water bearer • constellation • stars • clusters

Observing Columba and Caelum
Columba and Caelum are two small Southern Hemisphere constellations with few deep-sky observing targets.
constellation columba • columba the dove • stars of columba • globular cluster in columba • constellation caelum

Observing the Constellation Crater
Crater the Cup is a spring constellation with dim stars and an interesting mythological story.
crater • constellation • the cup • apollo • corvus

The Night Sky for September 2008
The three planets closest to Earth continue to shine in the sun's setting glow while autumn comes for the Northern Hemisphere.
september equinox • bright planet in the west • venus meets mercury and mars • star near the moon in september 2008 • jupiter in the south

Triple Planetary Conjunction
On the morning of December 10, 2006, just before sunrise, three planets will pass within one degree of each other.
triple planetary conjunction • three planets • mercury • mars • jupiter

Observing Coma Berenices
Locating the spring cluster of galaxies in Coma Berenices.
constellation of coma berenices • stars of coma berenices • how to located berenice's hair • deep-sky targets • virgo cluster of galaxies in coma berenices

Observing Corona Borealis
The constellation Corona Borealis is an arc of stars that lies in spring and summer skies.
constellation corona borealis • the northern crown constellation • finding stars in corona borealis • deep-sky objects of corona borealis • mythology of ariadne theseus and the minotaur

Observing Lacerta the Lizard
The fall constellation of Lacerta the Lizard has dim stars may fade into the background of the Milky Way but its location provides a handful of glittering clusters.
finding lacerta the lizard • stars of lacerta • star clusters of the lizard • brightest stars in lacerta • cluster ngc 7243

Observing Leo Minor
Locate Leo Minor the Little Lion and learn about its stars and deep-sky targets.
constellation leo minor • finding the little lion • stars in leo minor • constellation between ursa major and leo • galaxies in leo minor

Scorpius
The constellation Scorpius lies on the Milky Way and is filled with stargazing targets.
scorpius the scorpion • constellation of the zodiac • star clusters in scorpius • nebulas in scorpius • messier objects in scorpius

The Bright Star in the South
Jupiter is a brilliant point of light in the south among the stars of Ophiuchus.
jupiter • bright star in the south • moon near jupiter • constellation jupiter is in • ophiuchus and jupiter

Mars at Its Best for 2007
Mars reaches opposition in December 2007 as it reaches prime viewing position from Earth and becomes brighter than any star.
observing mars 2007 • mars at its best for the year • mars for october 2007 • mars for november 2007 • mars for december 2007

Sagittarius
Sagittarius is jam-packed with observing targets because it lies on the densest part of the Milky Way. Find clusters, nebulae, and more!
sagittarius constellation of the archer • observing nebula and clusters • star names and magnitudes and distances • degrees between stars • milky way in sagittarius

The Night Sky for August 2007
Venus and Saturn set while Jupiter takes dominance. A total lunar eclipse and major meteor shower occur in the second half of the month.
stargazing • planets • moon • meteor shower • eclipse