Amateur astronomy is a hobby whose participants enjoy observing or imaging celestial objects in the sky using the unaided eye, binoculars, or telescopes.Even though scientific research may not be their primary goal, some amateur astronomers make contributions to the science of astronomy, such as by monitoring variable stars, double stars or

A unique astronomical observing site consisting of three amateur observatories, each housing two astronomers and two telescopes.

,A UK web directory for the amateur / professional astronomer with astronomy news and information including astronomy sales, personal websites, societies / internet groups etc.

What is Amateur Astronomy Magazine About? We are a printed forum of the activities relating to Amateur Astronomers around the world. Our magazine is written by amateur astronomers, for amateur astronomers.

LVAAS – THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMATEUR ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY: Promoting, Facilitating and Teaching Astronomy Since 1957

Examples of small observatories that individual amateur astronomers have built for personal use. I started this list when doing research before building my own observatory.

To commemorate the pinnacle of reaching 45 years within the realm of amateur astronomy and the astronomical community, we …

Welcome to the website of the South West Herts Astronomical Society Chairman – Sean Meehan Who we are. The Society was founded in 1968, with the aims of promoting the science of astronomy and encouraging popular interest in the subject.

MAS Observing Sites & Facilities. Observing in all its forms is the heart and soul of amateur astronomy. To meet our membership’s diverse observing needs we maintain five unique regional observing sites, four with observatories.

Ancient times. In early times, astronomy only comprised the observation and predictions of the motions of objects visible to the naked eye. In some locations, early cultures assembled massive artifacts that possibly had some astronomical purpose.