Lukol Directory: Science: Astronomy: Amateur: Deep Sky Observing

Deepsky Observer's Companion
Tutorials, chart index, discussions, certificates, and resources.
http://www.fortunecity.com/roswell/borley/...

The NGC/IC Project
An attempt to correctly identify all the original objects, starting with the original discoverer's notes and working forward in time to encompass the work of contemporary astronomers, both professional and amateur.
http://www.ngcic.org/

Astronomy Made Easy
Gear, autostar, astrophotos, LXD55 care, and links.
http://freewebs.com/issflareman/

NetAstro Catalog
The Internet Amateur Astronomers Catalog (IAAC), a mailing list for deep sky observers of all levels.
http://www.visualdeepsky.org

Arp's Catalog Of Peculiar Galaxies
Catalog of peculiar galaxy views with supporting material for amateur astronomers.
http://members.aol.com/arpgalaxy/

The Searchable Universe
Celestial object catalogs providing links to information.
http://www.altairfour.net/SU/

Visual Deep Sky Observing
Galleries of sketches, legend, projects, publications, and links.
http://www.andreas-domenico.de

Messier45
Observing guide, articles, Messier Gallery, Herschel 400 and Deep Sky Browser which lets you search deep sky objects and view maps and images of over 600,000 objects.
http://messier45.com/

Deep Sky Intro
Article on various types of deep sky objects.
http://www.nightskyinfo.com/deep_sky_intro...

Drawings of Astronomical Objects
Collection of deep-sky and solar system objects.
http://www.geocities.com/eijikato2001/

Astronomical Sketches
Sketches of astronomical objects I made at the telescope.
http://www.geocities.com/mordorp/Astrohome...

Iiro's DeepSky Sketches
General information, astronomical pictures, sketches, observation reports, objects, and telescope information.
http://kotisivu.mtv3.fi/deepsky/

View-tah's Astronomy Pages - Deep Sky
Information, images, charts for the Messier, Caldwell, NGC, and Hubble with search tool.
http://www.utahskies.org/deepsky/

A CCD Tour of the Universe
Includes deep sky objects and solar system CCD galleries, techniques and resources, and equipment.
http://astrosurf.com/jwisn/

Bangkok Deep-Sky Objects Observing
Contains observations, sketches, and information.
http://www.geocities.com/kival02/

Deep Sky - Sketching and Observing
Gallery of sketches, links, and sketches upload area..
http://www.skyrover.net/ds/

Challenging Observing Projects for Amateur Astronomers
Includes 100 peculiar galaxies, off the beaten path, observing galaxy clusters, the Abell planetaries, and the ultimate observing list with images.
http://www.angelfire.com/id/jsredshift/

Messier Marathon
Includes instructions, biography, dates, timeline, posters, NASA tv, and links and information.
http://www.messiermarathon.com

Ray Cash's Deep-Sky Page
Articles, information, photos, and links about deep-sky observing.
http://members.aol.com/anonglxy/deepsky.ht...

Deep Sky Collections and Catalogs
Links and observing lists.
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/messier/xtra/s...

Secrets of Deep-Sky Observing
Pointers observers should know includes sky brightness, dark adaptation, averted vision, high power, capturing color, and other tips.
http://skyandtelescope.com/howto/visualobs...

List of Common Deep Sky Catalogs
General, supernova remnants, planetary nebulae, diffuse nebulae, dark nebulae, open clusters, globular clusters, galaxies, clusters of galaxies, double stars, and references.
http://www.seds.org/messier/xtra/supp/cats...

The Messier Catalog
Images and galleries, marathoner list, and new nebula and supernovae.
http://www.seds.org/messier/

Deep-Sky Org
Features a reference of Messier objects, telescope information, images, and deep-sky links.
http://www.deep-sky.org/

The National Deep Sky Observers Society
Contains information, challenges, galaxy clusters, globular clusters, open star clusters, naked eye observations, observing planetary nebulae, the Milky Way, and star hopping.
http://www.cismall.com/deepsky/

Ian's Astro Page
Sketches, scratchings, pictures, and links, and construction of piggyback camera adaptor.
http://www.nabu.net/astro/

Sub Topics:
Binary Stars
Variable Stars
Nebulae
Galaxies
Open and Globular Clusters


Related Topics:
Science: Astronomy: Data Archives



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