Backyard astronomy

This comprehensive Backyard Astronomy Adventure Guide will take you and your child on a journey through the cosmos right from your own backyard.

Discover 10 best astronomy gifts ideas for astronomy lovers — kids and adults, him and her, for a birthday, for Christmas, and for dad.

The major craters of the moon and its maria are labeled in this amazing lunar map created by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. A good moon map is handy to help stargazers locate interesting spots on the moon through a telescope.

How to Get Started in Amateur Astronomy: Astronomy is the study of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects that populate the sky. It is an endlessly fascinating field, the oldest of the natural sciences, and one of the few areas of science that amateurs can directly assist th…

An introduction to backyard astronomy for amateur stargazers.

Near the beginning of the school year, I wrote a post describing what we would be studying for science - classical astronomy. As I ...

In this article we outline what Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA) is, how it differs from regular astronomy and what gear is needed.

Are you an astronomy enthusiast? If so, then this post is for you. In India, ancient astronomy blends with modern research. From old observatories that whisper stories of astronomical genius to modern stargazing spots that offer crystal-clear night skies, the country has something for everyone. Whether you visit Ladakh's observatories or Tamil Nadu's solar observatory, you can discover celestial wonders under diverse skies.