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More Astronomy iPhone Apps
On August 31, 2009 I published a post of astronomy iPhone Apps. Diligent searching has resulted in some new iPhone astronomy applications that I thought you might find interesting. Check them out and be sure to let me know if … Continue reading
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Got a Big Dob? Need Some Accessories?
I think the companies focused on the amateur astronomy market are fascinating. Most are small but that doesn’t stop them from producing interesting innovative products. If you have a big – or not so big – dob (particularly an Obsession … Continue reading
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Astronomy Apps on the iPhone
As we all know, sales of smart phones are skyrocketing world-wide primarily because of the many applications that are available for these devices. I’m happy to report that amateur astronomers haven’t been left out when it comes to smart phone … Continue reading
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Real Science – Galaxy Zoo
I am a big fan of some of the popular astronomy forums like Cloudy Nights and IceInSpace. Every once in awhile someone will submit a post that says something like "I really enjoy amateur astronomy but I would like to … Continue reading
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Kepler Detects Atmosphere on Exoplanet
One of the most interesting areas of astronomical research is the hunt for extra solar planets or exoplanets. The American Kepler space telescope was designed to hunt for exoplanets in our area of the Milky Way. It was launched on … Continue reading
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The sharpest views ever of Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse (alpha Orionis) is one of the most well known stars. It is the second brightest star in Orion and distinguished by it’s red color. Betelgeuse is approximately 1,000 times larger than the Sun and emits more light than 100,000 … Continue reading
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Amateur Telescope Making in Istanbul, Kilyos
As most of you probably know, 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. Special events have been taking place all over the world. In my opinion, one of the most interesting events was the Amateur Telescope Making Workshop that took … Continue reading
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Spectroscopy Resources
Many amateur astronomers are interested in spectroscopy but are unsure how to get started. One good way of getting started is to review the work of others. Listed below are some web resources that might prove interesting and useful. Robin’s … Continue reading
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