Astronomy & Astrophotography Tips

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Getting Started, DIY Projects
Cameras, Observation Guides, Techniques, Telescopes...

GENERAL/MIXED/MISC.

The Eclipse Chaser Homepage

The General Articles (lessons for all levels using telescope & camera) - PAS

How To Become An Astronomer - ASA

The Night Sky (astronomy & astrophotography tips) - FamilyEducation.com

Observing (& astrophotography) - The Manchester Astronomical Society

ASTRONOMY

Absolute Beginners Astronomy and Telescopes

Amateur Astronomy
(telescope use, exposure guide, gadget projects...) - Jeffrey R. Charles

AstronomyBoy: Resources & Tutorials For Amateur Astronomers

Basic Astronomy

General Information About Telescopes & Observing

How to Start Right in Astronomy - Sky and Telescope

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

A Basic Guide To Lunar Photography - Ann Dittmer's Lunar Photography

An Adventure in QuickCam Astronomy - Geoff Chester

Articles Related to Astrophotography

Astro Cruise Articles

Astro Imaging Hints Page - Robert Provin's Web Page

Astrophotography Techniques

A Basic Primer On Astrophotography

A Poorman's Guide To Astronomical Photography using A 35mm Camera - NiteLite

Panoramic & All-sky Imaging
(gadget projects, astrophotography techniques...) - Jeffrey R. Charles

OBSERVATORIES & PLANETARIUMS

A Planetarium For Every Classroom (instructions for desktop model, 2 meter & 5 meter geodesic domes; building a projector...) - Jeff Adkins & Cheryl Domenichelli

A Simple Backyard Observatory ("doghouse" style) - Dennis di Cicco

Building A Small Domed Observatory (schematic, plans, pier details...) - Maurice Gavin

Elements of Roll-Off Roof Observatories (comprehensive) - Jay Ballauer

Joe's Foam Geodesic Dome: A Backyard Observatory

Observatory Mistakes To Avoid - Tim Hunter

One Man Observatory (PDF document) - Mechanix Illustrated

Step-By-Step Instructions For Building Your Own Backyard Observatory (roll-off roof) - Jim Pennington

TELESCOPES & ACCESSORIES

Amateur Telecope Making (ATM) - Force5

Astronomical Equipment: Amateur Telescope Making (ultralight & portable Dobsonian designs) - Albert's Web Page

The ATM Site: Resources & Techniques For Amateur Telescope Makers

Build An 8-inch "Dobsonian" Telescope - Geoff Chester

Building A Dobsonian Telescope

How To Build A Spider For Your Telescope

How To Build A German Equatorial Mount (GEM) - Homemade Astronomy

How To Build A Telescope - Fun Science Gallery

How To Buy (& Not Buy) A Telescope - AstronomyBoy

Projects (including do-it-yourself instructions) - The Manchester Astronomical Society

Telescope Making (sight tube, Dobsonian, mirror cell...) - S*T*A*R Astronomy

Telescopes & Telescope Making - Mel Bartels