University Lowbrow Astronomers Observer’s Guide

This page contains pointers to a variety of information for people interested in making astronomy observations.

Beginner

• Introduction to the Constellations.
• University Lowbrow Astronomers Naked Eye Observer’s Guide.
• How to Make a Planisphere (by Peter Alway).
• Star Hustler (Jack Horkheimer: Director of the Miami Planetarium).
• Abrams Planetarium Sky Calendar (Michigan State University in East Lansing).
• Space Weather for Aurora/Sunspot information and forecasts.
• University Lowbrow Astronomer’s Book List (Introductory).
• “From Ann Arbor To the Universe,” a Saturday Morning Physics presentation given by the University Lowbrow Astronomers. (March 14th, 2009). (This presentation discusses what amateur astronomy is and has information aimed at beginners).

Intermediate

• Optical Jargon.
• Is There an Easy Way to Tackle the Virgo Cluster During a Messier Marathon?
• Finder charts for Messier and Caldwell Objects.
• Spreadsheet of Clark 611 Objects.
• Telescope Limiting Magnitudes.
• University Lowbrow Astronomers Telescope Observer’s Guide.
• The National Deep Sky Observers Society.
• The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers.
• Articles from Reflections of the University Lowbrow Astronomers.
• University Lowbrow Astronomers Intermediate Book List.
• Methods to Setup a Telescope and to Find Objects Close to the Horizon.
• Google Earth Overlay Files (Shows Light Pollution and Observing Sites).

Links

• The Home Page for the University Lowbrow Astronomers.
• The University of Michigan Astronomy Department.
• The University of Michigan Gateway.
• A List of Other Astronomy Clubs in SE Michigan.
• Other Astronomy Related Pages.

Copyright Info

Copyright © 2009, the University Lowbrow Astronomers. (The University Lowbrow Astronomers are an amateur astronomy club based in Ann Arbor, Michigan).

This page revised Friday, June 19, 2009 10:13 AM.

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