Simba asked: I have always been interested in astronomy but don’t know where to start. I’m hesitant to invest any money yet, because I don’t want to but the wrong equipment and even if I had a telescope I wouldn’t know how to use it. Does any one have any suggestions?
Hally asked: Recently I have become interested in the idea of amateur astronomy. How much do I need to spend on a telescope to be able to see anything interesting? What kind of telescope do I need? What strength magnification do I need? How much do I need to spend?
l.kinoshita asked: I’m looking for examples of non-traditional astronomy clubs, where there are no bylaws, no annual dues and no formal structure. Yet they have active members, regularly scheduled events and sell/trade equipment, just like traditional clubs.
ScienceOnline asked: DVD: http://hilaroad.com/video/ This short astronomy video introduces the constellation Orion and M42, the Orion Nebula. Interesting stars in and around the constellation … all » include Betelgeuse, Rigel and Sirius. Light year as a unit of distance is mentioned. Intended to support astronomy curriculum, grades 4 to 9. http://hilaroad.com/video/ Visit http://hilaroad.com/camp/projects.html for related [...]
ResearchChannel asked: A team of rocket scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Space Astronomy Laboratory talk about innovative developments such as the Star Tracker 5000, which offers important applications for the national space program. The device accurately orients spacecraft by tracking star fields with a high level of precision. The researchers also explain how they [...]
Violet asked: I am going to med school but still I want to study astronomy , and I want to be good at both, so how can I do that ?