Sci.astro is a newsgroup devoted to the discussion of the science of astronomy. Its content ranges from the Earth to the farthest reaches of the Universe. This document (the FAQ) summarizes answers to frequently asked questions in the newsgroup.

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The Heretic's Guide to Choosing and Buying Your First Telescope Copyright 2000 Michael J Edelman - all rights reserved. These pages may not be copied without my express permission last updated July 3, 2002 There are a lot of people who are anxious to own a telescope to view the heavens above, but who need direction as to what scope to buy. This is my FAQ, and while I try to be objective, it does ...

This portion of the WIRE website is designed to help non-specialists understand the Wide Field Infrared Explorer (WIRE), what it does, and how it works.

Home BEGINNING URBAN SKYWATCHING By Bob Parvin, an Urban Skywatcher Introduction The Moon &#183 The Planets Asteroids, Meteoroids, and Comets The Stars &#183 The Closest Star The Circumpolar Stars The Winter Stars &#183 The Spring Stars The Summer Stars &#183 The Fall Stars Navigating the Night Sky Artificial Satellites Getting Started &#183 Choosing Optics Resources for Beginners APPENDIX ...

What kind of telescope should I buy Advice for choosing a telescope that is right for you.

Amateur Astronomy By: Dave Scherping There's numerous reasons why people become astronomers. Many enjoy the beauty of the night sky, some enjoy technical astronomy, some do it for the camaraderie. Some are armchair astronomers , doing most of their observing in the pages of Sky & Telescope, while others are active visual observers. Some hunt for comets, some for supernovae, and some love ...

Back to the PAC Menu Where Amateur Astronomy Resides An open letter to the editor of the Prairie Astronomer from Kevin Koutnik I just got my new telescope no too long ago and am still discovering all sorts of things that I knew existed but also knew that I would never be able to see with only my binoculars at my disposal. When I first got my Celestron Special Edition Ultima 8 I was pretty ...