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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.
Grazing Occultation of Bright Star During Tonight's Lunar Eclipse
Observers watching the eclipsed Moon with binoculars in northeastern North America on March 3, 2007, wiill see a 5th-magnitude star wink out.
111 Deep Sky Wonders for Light-Polluted Skies
Bright skies aren't empty skies. See for yourself how many treasures lie hidden in the glow of a city sky.
Good-Neighbor Outdoor Lighting (Flyer)
This flyer (which can also be printed as a PDF) tells you everything you and your neighbors need to know about how to address light pollution in your neighborhood.
Your Home Lighting Guide
How to light your home safely, save energy, and decrease light polluion at the same time.
Bright Lights, Big Problems
In the war against light pollution astronomers have gained important new allies -- and new insights into how we see at night.
How I Beat Light Pollution in My Hometown
You don't have to fight city hall. To ban bad lights, make city hall your friend.
Reporting and Validating a Nearby Supernova
The next time a massive star explodes in the Milky Way, it will cause a mad scramble among amateur and professional astronomers.
The Revival of Amateur Spectroscopy
It has never been easier to explore the fascinating world of astronomical spectroscopy with backyard telescopes.
A Field Guide to Supernova Spectra
With this kit, you're ready to identify stars that explode.
You May Already Have a Supernova Detector
Whether you scan the heavens with your eyes, a film camera, or a CCD chip, you've probably got what it takes to find the next galactic supernova.
History of Pro-Am Collaboration
Despite decades of observing in relative isolation from one another, professional and amateur astronomers began to come together in the 1980s.
Finding the Next Nearby Supernova
Somewhere in our galaxy a time bomb is ticking down. When the next supernova blows up, will you be ready?
Home Lighting Guide
Here's how to find exterior residential lighting that's dark-sky friendly.
Jennifer Barlow: Dark-sky Devotee
One person can make a difference, as demonstrated by a high-school student's single-handed effort to help us all appreciate the night sky.
