Introduction to Astronomy
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Welcome Astronomy Fans Everywhere

What is "Introduction to Astronomy" Newsletter?
Introduction to Astronomy is an electronic newsletter delivered periodically by email and on this Website. It includes discussion, articles, equipment reviews, current astronomical events, links to interesting Websites, and much more.

Who should subscribe?
As the name implies, Introduction to Astronomy assumes no prior background. All it requires is an interest in astronomy.

• Beginners will find information that will help them explore & develop their interest
• Experienced Amateurs will get the latest information on new equipment, computer control and imaging techniques
• Astronomy & Nature Fans are invited to just come and browse the photos of our great universe

What Equipment Do You Need?
The night skies can be enjoyed with nothing but a pair of eyes and an appreciation for the magnificance of what is out there. A pair of binoculars will let you see a lot more, and a telescope, more yet. Add a CCD camera and the amateur can create images that were beyond the capabilities of professional observatories not that long ago. We'll try to always provide topics of interest for everybody with all different levels of equipment. You do not have to spend a lot of money to enjoy astronomy.

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At one of the almost nightly star parties at Starizona, Thomas Bopp poses with the 17" Dobsonian on which he first observed his comet, Hale-Bopp.

In This Issue ... Links & Stuff:

Deep Sky Images
DON'T MISS THIS ONE. Introduction to Astronomy's own CCD imaging site

Let's Talk Stars
Astronomy Talk Radio with David Levy,
noted comet watcher, author, speaker.
David Levy is the "Levy" from Shoemaker-Levy 9
that crashed into Jupiter several years ago.

International Space Station
Where is it right now?

Find an Astronomy Club
Colorado:
    Arkansas Valley Astronomical Society

    Let's grow this list! To add your club, send email.
    Be sure to include a Website address.

Observatories of the West
Take a tour of some of the nation's
top observatories.