
Astronomy
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History of Astronomy
Astronomy is one of the oldest, most popular branches of science. Unlike practitioners of medicine ... read more »
Astronomy Pictures
Images from outer space are among the most popular scientific artifacts today, capturing the ... read more »
Buying Telescopes, Binoculars and Cameras
Buying telescopes, binoculars, cameras and other accessories is a big investment, ... read more »
Finding Constellations, Planets and Objects in the Night Sky
Wouldn't it be great if you could actually find something other than the Big Dipper? The Web is ... read more »
Astronomy Clubs and Associations
The mantra of believers in extraterrestrial life rings true about astronomy buffs the world over: ... read more »
Astronomy News
Developments in astronomy happen at the speed of light. While scientists scramble to make sense of the data pouring in from space missions and laboratories, journalists and bloggers are hustling to spread the word. This section will help you keep pace with astronomy news.
Insights for Astronomy News
- Mass market science magazines like Discover and Popular Science are geared toward readers with a passing interest in science. Most astronomy buffs stick to Astronomy, Astronomy Now and Sky & Telescope.
- There are enough professional journalists covering astronomy news that it is unnecessary and potentially foolish to rely on blogs, many of which are run by uninformed amateurs. If you do read astronomy blogs, be sure to note the education level of the writer.
- For information about scholarly and open-access journals, see the findingDulcinea Science Web Guide.
Top Sites for Astronomy News
Volunteering in Astronomy
In 1995, the comet Hale-Bopp was concurrently discovered by two men: Alan Hale, a Ph.D.-holding ... read more »
Astronomy Gifts
For years, friends and family of astronomy buffs were limited to museum emporia and shopping mall ... read more »