Amatuer Astronomy
As viewed from a rank amateur!
My story
How I got started in amateur astronomy.
My scope
The scope I use -- a souped up 8 inch Newtonian (Celestron Starhopper)
Notes
on buying astronomical equipment.
Notes
on observing objects, especially observing from Los Alamos.
Links:
Pajarito Astronomers
My local astronomy club.
Albuquerque Astronomical Society
Another big club, now offering ATM classes.
Small Dob
homepage -- lots of resources for the small Dob owner.
Todd Gross's
homepage -- helpful information, equipment reviews, and links.
Orion Telescope
homepage -- a great company and informative page.
Eagle Optics
An excellent company to deal with. I bought all my optics from them.
Sky and Telescope
homepage.
Hopefully this page will expand in the future, with e.g. observing reports, useful info, pictures, etc.
Last Updated: 2/10/99
Stephen Judd
sjudd@ffd2.com
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