Observing Resources

binosSky Watch

Sky Watcher’s Guide [U of A Flandrau Science Center]
USNO Moon Phase Calculator Calculate date & time, 1800-2199 A.D.
ClearDarkSky Charts [for Tucson area dark sites]
This Week’s Sky at a Glance [Sky and Telescope]
Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
Spaceweather.com

chartingCharting the Heavens

Messier’s Catalog of Nebulae and Star Clusters
William Herschel’s Catalog of Deep Sky objects
Cartes du Ciel (Free ‘Sky Charts’ Software)
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Moon
Virtual Moon Atlas
All Splendors, No Fuzzies Observing List

magnifierAstronomical Data

Astronomical League
Digitized Sky Survey (DSS)
SIMBAD Astronomical Database
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScl) Astronomy Resources

cameraAstro-Imaging

Beginning Astrophotography [by Dean Ketelsen]
“Barn Door” Tracking Mount for Astrophotography [by Dean Ketelsen]

saturnOther / Miscellaneous

Backyard Pier [by Andrew Cooper & William Lofquist]
Jeremy Perez’s Log Sheets [PDF]
Andrew Johnson’s Mag 7 Star Charts [PDF]

A young student, Pierce, has done a bit of research after recently receiving a telescope from his parents. Inspired by astronomy resources found on the internet, including TucsonAstronomy.org, he assembled a number of other useful links we are sharing here.

Tips and Activities for Young Beginners

How to Choose a Telescope

How Do Telescopes Work?

Astronomy Resources