Gratitude for the Backyard Astronomer An annual award recognizes amateurs for finding rocks in the sky Heather Goss February 14, 2013 ...

News Release 15-Apr-2022 Backyard astronomers win recognition from the professionals 200 supernova found by six mates – enabling discoveries about the evolution of stars and the ingredients of life.

Two amateur astronomy projects were awarded the 2022 Page Medal on Saturday 16 April at the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers held online. The six friends who make up […] ...

Backyard Astronomers Win Recognition From The ProfessionalsTwo amateur astronomy projects were awarded the 2022 Page Medal on Saturday 16 April at the National Australian Convention of Amateur ...

Mike Cortright, an amateur astronomer and NASA Solar System Ambassador, showed News 8 the eclipse-viewing equipment Friday at his home near Rockford before heading to Indiana to be underneath the ...

Amateur astronomy is so hot right now, and it’s never been easier for backyard enthusiasts to gaze into the cosmos and contemplate their puny, meaningless existences. We’ve assembled a ...

Dive into backyard astronomy! Discover essential tips on starting off, binoculars, and buying your first telescope.

In a remarkable feat of amateur astrophotography, Michele Hernandez Bayliss, a Vermont-based astronomer, has managed to capture breathtaking photos of two of the most famous galaxies in our ...

Books: There are libraries full of text books and popular titles about astronomy, but a good starting point is Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer’s The Backyard Astronomer's Guide.

Astronomer uses backyard observatory to peer into the sky Print By DAVID M. PALMER - Associated Press - Friday, June 9, 2017 ...

The Friend observatory is as practical as any backyard astronomer could wish. The supporting base is a perpendicular concrete column, 16 feet long, anchored in bedrock eight feet below the surface ...