I'd like to understand how astronomers "know where things are", what coordinate systems are used and how time is "used" in whatever reference methods exist in...

Hi. I am new, so forgive me if this is an all too oft-asked question regarding the existence of stellar entities. When we look at a star, we are only looking...

You all know of the SETI program- obviously- but did you know how you can donate your computers CPU to anazlyze radio telescope data? Its rather neat- I have a...

I've posted four of the illustrations from my Venus book here, for whatever interest they may have: http://www.bonestell.org/venus/index.html RM

How would you feel if you happened to find yourself about 2,000 feet above the surface of the Moon and falling? Would you feel the acceleration? -- happy...

Ok guys, i am set on purchasing the star atlas 2000 but undecided on which version. I like the deluxe for the color format and to do the research during the...

Hi Starlord. Those are some interesting facts indeed, however, they did not address my concern. I would like to know *how* this is possible (for any amount...

solar system stands to universe like a grain of sand stands to 1 km2 of beach, while man stands to the latter like a quark to the solar system. Is...

APOD: June 12, 1999 - Venus: Just Passing By .... Each day a different image or photograph of our ... Venus: Just Passing By Credit: Galileo Project, JPL,...

Why do you insist I'm trying to *prove* something??? I just want to know if Venus is being portrayed accurately. I ran into some things that seemed...

Greetings to all ... I hope this is an appropriate post for the group -- and if not please excuse me ... OK ... I am considering purchasing an Orion...

Anyone have an opinion- good or otherwise, about the Deepsky 2003 software package compared to any of the Starry Night programs?

How do you tell if you have a Plossl eyepiece? Thanks

APOD: June 12, 1999 - Venus: Just Passing By .... Each day a different image or photograph of our ... Venus: Just Passing By Credit: Galileo Project, JPL,...

"snowblind" wrote in message ... 06.09.2003. 20:23 Croatia Apinions please. I'll...

Hi all, im new to astronomy :) I owned one of those cheap dinky department store telescopes before... long time ago- and enjoyed looking mainly at the moon. I...

New to Astronomy. When setting up my equatorial mount to the celestial pole for the polar angle, once I accomplish this and decide to swing the telescope using...

Greetings to all ... My wife and I got into a discussion last nite after looking at Mars through the telescope. A question arised and we were wondering if...

Hey guys. I've been recently looking to upgrade my old garbage scope, and was looking at the Meade LXD55 6" Achromatic Refractor. It can be found at the...

Finally we are having low humidity and clear nights! I am slightly night blind. I can drive at night, but I can't see the stars. I can see the moon and Venus...