Introduction to Astronomy

An introduction to using a telescope and observing the night sky. Telescopes and accessories are explained. There is an introduction to sky charts and their nomenclature. Some sky charts are presented indicating the position of popular celestial objects. There is a section on photography with example photos. Hopefully, there is enough to get you started in this interesting subject. There is also a section on amateur telescope making, how to make your own dobsonian telescope and scotch mount. Finally, there is a list of web links to astronomy sites, manufacturers and dealers of equipment and software.