The moon: big, bright, feature-rich but impeached by many astronomers who fight its glare to view the dim light from far-off galaxies. Far from being a celestial nuisance, the Moon is an object worthy of study says John Rowlands, who finds out what its like to become an old (Lunar Phase).
Many people have come up with various pieces of … Read the rest of this article
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Since the publication of Charles Wood’s ‘Lunar 100’, in Sky and Telescope I have become a very keen observer of the Moon. As you probably know, the weather in Ireland is less than ideal for astronomy, so I try and plan carefully my time under clear skies to maximise my time … Read the rest of this article
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There are several observatory structures available to the amateur astronomer. Most advertisements for domes and roll-offs that show prices, run from $3,000 to $5,000 and up, depending on size (plus shipping/packing charges). We have seen all the types, and nearly all the brands and models, with the possible exception of the research-level University grade which would … Read the rest of this article
Just Jupiter – The solar system’s largest planet and its four major moons are all you get with this plain and simple utility.
By David Ratledge
SHOULD You BUY one software package that attempts to do everything or go for a range of small, specialized programs? It’s a difficult call. The former might be easier, and ultimately even cheaper, but … Read the rest of this article
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The Sun Now (H-Alpha light)
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