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BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES:

The Miller Planisphere (also called a starfinder)
A simple star chart that can be adjusted for the date and time of use.  The major stars and constellations are depicted and will aid in identification of planets.  This is one of the best maps for beginners for naked eye study.

Celestial Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 801
Middleburg, Virginia 20118-0801
http://www.mooncalendar.com


Edmund Scientific Star and Planet Locator
This is a less expensive planisphere than the Miller version.  It is made of cardboard, while the Miller Planisphere is made of heavy plastic. 

Edmund Scientifics
(800) 728-6999
http://www.scientificsonline.com/shop/astronomy


Sky Atlas for Small Telescopes and Binoculars, by David S. Chandler and Billie E. Chandler
This very easy-to-use star atlas shows all naked eye stars (stars of 6th magnitude and brighter) and the brighter deep sky objects (star clusters, nebulae and galaxies).  Descriptions of showpiece objects are given by constellation.

David Chandler Company
P.O. Box 309
La Verne, California 91750

Also available from:
Orion Telescopes and Binoculars
P.O. Box 1815
Santa Cruz, California 95061-1815
(800) 676-1343
www.telescope.com


Edmund Mag 6 Star Atlas
An excellent naked eye star atlas that is somewhat more comprehensive than the Sky Atlas for Small Telescopes and Binoculars.

Edmund Scientifics
(800) 728-6999
http://www.scientificsonline.com/shop/astronomy


Stargazer’s Toolkit
Contains three helpful products to help the budding astronomer find their way in the night sky, including: 1) Discover the Stars, a 120-page constellation guidebook; 2) Moon Map; and 3) a red LED flashlight (preserves nighttime dark adaption).

Orion Telescopes and Binoculars
P.O. Box 1815
Santa Cruz, California 95061-1815
(800) 676-1343
www.telescope.com



How to Use Your Telescope
An excellent beginner’s guide from Edmund Scientifics, 36 pp.

Edmund Scientifics
(800) 728-6999
www.scientificsonline.com


Touring the Universe through Binoculars, by Phillip S. Harrington
This book is an excellent guide for the novice user of binoculars or a small telescope.  This book, accompanied by one of the star atlases and a planisphere (star and planet finder), would build a perfect starter package.

http://www.philharrington.net/sw8.htm


Astronomy Magazine

A monthly astronomy magazine that is very readable and informative.

Astronomy
P.O. Box 1612
Waukesha, WI 53187-9950
www.astronomy2.com

 

FURTHER LINKS:


Links for Educators

Hands-On Universe

National Radio Astronomy Observatory Educational Resources

Astronomical Society of the Pacific

NASA for Students 

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Checking out the evening sky


Affiliated Regional Organizations

Astronomical League

Pennsylvania Astronomy Clubs 1


Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh

National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank

Carnegie Science Center



Other Astronomy-Related Links 


Celestron Telescope 

Meade Telescope 

High Point Scientific 

Orion Telescope and Binocular 

Oceanside Photo and Telescope 

Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council

NASA Night Sky Calendar 

NASA Jet Propulsion Lab

Sky and Telescope Magazine

Astronomy Magazine

Hubble Space Telescope Public Archives

International Dark Sky Association

Free Astronomy Software for ALL Operating Systems

The Astronomical Image Archives