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Tombstone Sky Astronomy
Backyard Astronomy
Backyard
astronomers deal with the visual aspects of the night sky. This generally falls
into three general subcategories, which are listed below. Before you jump in
with both feet and go buying a telescope, I really suggest you take your
learning experiences - observational and educational - in this order. If the
first two things don't impress you - or if you find you don't have the time to
explore them - the telescope you buy will wind up in the closet.
 | The Moon - There are some beautiful
sights here. With nothing more than a pair of 10X30 binoculars, you can see
some stunning images.
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| Stargazing
- Stargazing is identifying and viewing objects in the night sky with the
unaided eye (except, of course, for glasses). Generally, these objects are
confined to the Moon, planets, and stars. However, some "deep sky objects"
(those beyond the Solar System) can be located with the unaided (but trained)
eye. You are limited only by what you can see, which is determined by your own
eyes, the condition of the sky, and, regrettably, light pollution.
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| Telescope Astronomy - Many backyard astronomers use telescopes for
closer-up views of night-sky objects. These come in many types and sizes, and
this website covers just the major issues. I refer those interested to the
Cloudy Nights
website, where you will find all the information you need regarding telescopes
from a very helpful membership. 
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