Amateur Astronomy

Astronomy team discovers nearby dwarf galaxy

8 Feb 2012

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team led by UCLA research astronomer Michael Rich has used a unique telescope to discover a previously unknown companion to the nearby galaxy NGC 4449, which is some 12.5 million light years from Earth. The newly discovered dwarf galaxy had escaped even the prying eyes of the Hubble Space Telescope.

How to Enjoy Your New Telescope: Advice for Beginner Skywatchers

7 Feb 2012

Here are some tips on how to best take advantage of your new telescope.

Astronomy program planned

6 Feb 2012

Enjoy astronomy and watching the night’s sky? If so, a newly formed Astronomy Association through The Nature Institute in Godfrey has a special program coming up that you won’t want to miss.