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Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Hybrid Composite Imaging
Combing images from different cameras and telescopes results in stunning celestial vistas.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Planetary Imaging: How to Process Planetary Images
A premier planetary photographer shares his secrets for capturing the finest details on our neighboring worlds.
Occultations by Possible Rings of Pluto
Photometric recordings of Pluto passing near stars, as on the night of May 11-12, 2007, could reveal if it has a ring system.
Occultations by Triton and Patientia
Skywatchers in North America can make valuable timings of these events on May 6, 2007.
Outburst of the Eta Aquarids?
A very old dust trail from Halley's Comet could enhance this meteor shower on May 6, 2007.
How to Make a Star Wheel the Simple Way
Would you like to be able to navigate your way around the night sky with confidence? Using this simple, easy-to-make Star Wheel, you can "dial the sky" for any time or date.
A Bright Naked-Eye Asteroid Occultation
On Tuesday evening, April 17, 2007, observers in Georgia and Florida will get a chance to watch asteroid 411 Xanthe cover the 4.2-magnitude star Iota Cancri.
Make a Star Clock!
A quick download, some scissors, and a paper fastener are all it takes to use the stars to tell time.
Stargazing, Family Style
Exploring the night sky is a fun activity for kids of all ages — and it doesn’t require a lot of planning or equipment.
How to Make a Sundial the Simple Way
Sundials are amazingly simple yet effective devices. They range from sticks planted in the ground to precision-machined marvels costing thousands of dollars. The design shown here can be constructed in minutes from materials lying around your house, but it's surprisingly accurate.
Party with the Stars
Want to gaze at the Milky Way all night or peer into the eyepiece of a 12-foot-tall telescope? Then escape the city lights and head for the nearest “star party.”
Tools for Stargazing
Learn how to get the most out of your binoculars, telescope, and more.
Help Desk
Astro resources to help you navigate the night sky with confidence.
Call for Observations of X-ray Binaries and CVs
From late April through mid-May 2007, professionals are seeking amateur observations of four X-ray binaries and a cataclysmic variable star.
The Universe on Your Computer
Astronomical software is a powerful stargazing tool that may transform how you see the night sky.
New Manual for Occultation Observers
The International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) announced on April 3, 2007, the release of a free e-book, Chasing the Shadow: The IOTA Occultation Observer's Manual.
New Disturbance in Jupiter's North Temperate Belt
On March 29, 2007, two new white spots appeared on Jupiter. Keep watch as they develop over the coming weeks.
New Comet in Indus
After a two-year search, on March 15, 2007, Australian amateur Terry Lovejoy found his first comet.
Update on March 18th's Occultation of a Star by Pluto
The countdown has begun for this important occultation of a 15th-magnitude star by Pluto, due to occur on Sunday morning, March 18, 2007.
Best Pluto Occultation Ever Predicted for North America on March 18th
The best occultation of a star by Pluto ever predicted for North America will occur between 10:40 and 11:00 Universal Time on Sunday morning, March 18, 2007.
