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Don White

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

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Amateur observational astronomy, commonly called Backyard Astronomy, is a form of astronomy using basic observation methods such as:

Backyard Astronomy: Introductory Basics

• First Steps

• The Naked Eye

• Binoculars

• Telescope  (8"-10"Maximum)

M42  Great Orion  Nebula    Celestron C8    

Astrophotos by: Don White

Web Sites of Interest to Amateur Astronomers

This Week's Sky at a Glance

• Astronomy Magazine: Tips for Beginning Astronomers
• Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston
  • Boston Area Astronomical Resources
• NASA: Home Page
• NASA: Multimedia Gallery
• NASA: Photo Gallery
• NASA: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• Hubble Space Telescope
• Top Pick: The Nine Planets
• Cal. Tech./JPL: Welcome to the Planets
• Sky Magazine Online
• Astronomy Magazine Online
• The Astronomy Cafe
  • Dr Odenwald's: Ask the Astronomer FAQ's
• UMASS Astronomy Related Links                                     
  • UMASS Department of Physics and Astronomy
  • UMASS Five College Astronomy Home Page
  • UMASS Whately Observatory Home Page
  • UMASS Dartmouth Observatory

   

Viewing Conditions:  5-Day Forecast  (U.S. States)

• U.S. Radar Loop

• UMASS-Amherst and Vicinity

• Western Massachusetts/Albany Radar Loop

• Eastern Massachusetts

• Eastern Massachusetts Radar Loop

• Northeast U.S. Regional Weather Satellite Observation

• Northeast U.S. Doppler Radar Observation

• Massachusetts/Southern New England Doppler Radar Observation

• National Snowfall Forecast

LeRoy Kenyon's Search Engine Page

Project Report: UWW396O

Degree Development Links

General Tips for Research 396O Students & AOL Uploading Instructions

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Last Updated: 1/4/2000

Visitors Since: 2/6/98