Introduction
A weblog for the beginning amateur astronomer on a low budget, in the urban environment and is interested in DIY. You don’t have a lot of money, but you have a lot of light pollution. You don’t have a lot of money but you have a strong desire to do things learn on your own. What can you see, do or hear under metropolitan skies. LOTS!
Greetings Budding Astronomer
Do you yearn to learn more of whats up there?? In the skies at night. Maybe you have a little one asking you questions, maybe you have questions yourself. You want to see more, experience for yourself what is going on up there? The study of astronomy takes many forms. You don’t have to be rich or a professor of a large university to study the skies, just a driving interest in learning and discovering.
Start by using your eyes. Maybe you already have a pair of binoculars.. Great! A first basic tool. Just rush out and buy anything yet…Star charts, maps of the night time sky can be had online. Or from one of the many astronomy books from your local library or bookstore.
Enjoy the path of discovery. Choose your path of enjoyment… There’s lots… The moon, planets, stars, and yes even the sun (careful here).
Later after you pour over catalogs and magazines, talk to other budding amateurs, you’ll get a better idea of what you want and how your going to get there. Each step is a learning experience. The telescope, the standard tool, so many to choose!
Don’t forget local clubs. Meeting new friends, listen to great lectures and perhaps peer through large telescopes. Museums and planetariums, these are great for learning more too. Entertaining and likely to offer a chance to see visiting lecturers or displays.
The following pages for planetary and solar data was referenced from
For the latest changes please visit this great site. There’s also great pages for astronomy for children with some great activities
