For hundreds of years, people have wondered if there is life on other planets. Are humans on Earth alone in the universe, or could there be others out in space? Until recently, humans could only speculate about the existence of life on other planets or in other galaxies. Today, however, technological advances are allowing us to actively search for signs of extra-terrestrial life. The search... Read more >
Amateur astronomers are those who don’t have any formal astronomy training, who practice astronomy as a hobby and who don’t rely on their astronomy practices for income. Observing, photographing and generally enjoying the stars, planets and other heavenly bodies are all part of practicing amateur astronomy as a hobby. Whether you want to make use of a new telescope or you are simply fascinated with the night... Read more >
Amateur astronomy associations and publications exist all over the world and serve as ways for amateur astronomers to share their interests and findings with others. Local, state and even national organizations for amateur astronomy have popped up over the years. These organizations have gatherings, conventions, Web sites and more that bring together amateur astronomers from different areas. Many amateur... Read more >
Throughout the centuries, a number of famous astronomers have made great contributions to the science of astronomy. Without the efforts of such great astronomers as Ptolemy, Galileo and Isaac Newton, we would not know nearly as much about the planets and stars as we do today. Today, people often take for granted the amount of information scientists have gathered about our planet, the solar... Read more >
SETI@home, sometimes referred to as SETI at Home or Project SETI, is a project that makes an ingenious use of individual computers and the Internet to analyze data from outer space. Conceived at UC Berkeley, SETI@home integrates millions of personal computers into a cohesive project that otherwise would not exist. SETI, or the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, continues to draw interest from... Read more >
Astrophotography was once limited to experienced photographers with expensive, complicated telescopes and cameras. However, less expensive technology and advances in photography techniques have made astrophotography accessible to amateur astronomers. Astrophotography Pictures Taking astrophotography pictures requires the use of different techniques, depending on the subject matter of the particular photo. For... Read more >
The Allen Telescope Array (ATA) is a multi-unit collaboration between the Radio Astronomy Laboratory (RAL) and the SETI Institute at University of California, Berkeley. It is one of the newest tools for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) research because it can scan the skies, collecting a vast amount of information about the universe. Designed to be complete over several phases, the Allen... Read more >
Astronomy software covers a wide range of educational programs and applications to make sky gazing easier and more successful. In addition to buying astronomy software, you can also make use of freeware programs available online for the computer-savvy astronomer. Astronomy Software Types Astronomy software is a broad term that refers to a number of different types of astronomy software that each has very... Read more >
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