The online guide to amateur astronomy: planets, constellations, telescopes & binoculars

From Apo Telescopes to Zodiac Constellations

Go Astronomy is your online guide to amateur astronomy. From information on the planets to the solar system to the constellations, it's here. We also list the equipment and accessories that an astronomer needs - from telescopes to spotting scopes to binoculars to star charts to software.

OBSERVING GUIDE The Solar System - Info on the Sun, comets, asteroids, meteors & eclipses. The Planets - Information on the nine planets and their moons. The Constellations - Info on the 88 constellations, including the 12 Zodiacs. Deep-Sky Objects - Info on galaxies, nebulas, star clusters, Messiers & more. Astronomy Events - Find info on solar & lunar eclipses, moon phases, transits.

EQUIPMENT GUIDE Telescopes - Meade, Celestron & Orion are the most popular telescopes. Binoculars - A good set of binoculars should be your first instrument for viewing. Spotting Scopes - Spotting scopes make versatile dual-purpose telescopes. Star Charts - A good set of star charts are invaluable for star-hopping across the sky. Astronomy Software - Starry Night, RedShift & TheSky are popular titles.

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