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Resources for Backyard Astronomers

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Below are the names of and links to a number of the many helpful and free resources available on the internet.

To locate and identify stars, planets, satellites, learn about celestial events, control your telescope and more check out the apps: Sky Safari and Star Walk.

For space, NASA, and astronomy news see Space.com

Cloudy Nights is a forum for amateur astronomers and an equipment marketplace.

For atmospheric viewing conditions see: Clear Dark Sky and Astrospheric (Both sites have free apps)

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Ed Ting (YouTube Channel)

Telescopes for Absolute Beginners, Parts I and II

Getting Started in Amateur Astronomy - for

COMPLETE BEGINNERS. Telescopes? Books?Binos? Part 1

https://youtu.be/9IlmekWsEAQ?si=oedBs59QFOHSEjhR

For ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - Part 2 - All about telescopes!

https://youtu.be/zALE-KhlsEQ?si=YVlP3QuCJDKzpKgW

Tsula’s Big Adventures (YouTube Channel)

Eight Day Astronomy Course for Beginners

Day 1 - Introduction https://youtu.be/QYNiCtnE3Lw?si=fPo4ihZm-z9nwMBg

Day 2 - How the Sky Works https://youtu.be/eFoPzJssbC8?si=PgkjOGaW-DbNffGt

Day 3 - Learning the Night Sky and Judging Distances https://youtu.be/F2_9sjl0xRs?si=-SNGortrMFJjRRjA

Day 4 - Equipment Needed to Get Started https://youtu.be/BPGKPWmuJ5g?si=iVYXy-nb_YMpzWd6

Day 5 - What to Do about Light Pollution https://youtu.be/lKBApDy0t1Y?si=RYSlzw6WgAzV6Iqk

Day 6 - Getting to Know the Sky Better https://youtu.be/dHEcbyTxshM?si=-HboE2xWaT29tMFf

Day 7 - Buying a Telescope https://youtu.be/Ui0Qb0Uz2-Q?si=slFpsUrnxcX3zYQA

Day 8 - What You Can Do with Your Telescope and Things that Don't Require a Telescope https://youtu.be/LY1uxESe3ZE?si=9y9KcXTfzcWee-l_

Conclusion and What's Next - https://youtu.be/ETSOO649Nt0?si=FVIruLOdnvgEtqNV

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