Astro Notes are designed to be a concise description of some aspect of astronomy, amateur astronomy or the Astronomical League. Each is, by necessity, rather narrow in scope. Although Astro Notes are produced by the Astronomical League as a service to its members, permission is granted to copy the notes for redistribution or inclusion in club newsletters, provided the note is copied in its entirety with the Astronomical League cited as its source. The information contained in the Astro Notes is generally available from a variety of sources. Regional officers may make copies available at Regional Conventions with fees to cover their duplicating costs.
Copies of Astro Notes are available at the rate of 3 for $1.00. You may select any 3 (including multiple copies of the same note). 4 - 6 are $2.00; 7 - 9 are $3.00, and so on. The fee simply covers our copying and distribution costs. Astro Notes are available from Jim Fox or the League Sales Office at the addresses given above. Makes checks payable to the Astronomical League.
This Astro Note provides an index of all available titles and doubles as an order form. Circle to the Astro Notes you would like to receive.
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- Polar Alignment in the Field --- Two techniques to polar align before you begin observing.
- Astronomical League Services --- A list of the services available to you with your League membership.
- Observing Data Sheet --- A template for a form you can use to record your observations.
- Astronomical League History and Organization --- Background information on the League.
- Astronomical League Membership and Benefits --- The membership categories and benefits of each.
- Club Constitution or Bylaws --- Basic information on writing your own guiding documents.
- Astronomical Pronunciation Guide - I --- How to pronounce the names of constellations and bright stars.
- Winter Star Watching Project - Pleiades --- Participate in a project to measure the effects of light pollution.
- Tax Exempt Status --- Basic information to making your organization non-profit and tax exempt.
- What Time Is It? --- Different ways that time is measured in astronomy.
- Celestial Coordinate Systems --- The various ways that an object's position in the sky can be stated.
- Observing Programs of the Astronomical League I --- List of the deep sky observing awards of the League and the qualifications for achieving each.
- Using Setting Circles --- How to find objects in the sky using setting circles.
- Astronomical Pronunciation Guide - II --- How to pronounce the names of the planets, their satellites and prominent surface features.
- Accurate Polar Alignment --- Two techniques to accurately align your equatorial mounting for astrophotography.
- Astrophotography I - Star Trails --- How to take star trail and constellation photographs with an unguided camera.
- Astrophotography II - Projection Systems --- Projection systems to obtain a larger image scale for lunar, planetary and other narrow field astrophotography.
- Basic Astronomical Data --- Quick reference guide to the solar system, nearest stars, the Milky Way, and other embarrassing questions that come up at star parties.
- So, You Want to Buy a Telescope? --- A ready answer for those queries around Christmas or at Astronomy Day.
- Index and Order Form --- This index to Astronotes issued so far.
- Organizing an Astronomy Club --- Basic information on getting a new club started.
- Preparing and Presenting a Paper --- Tips on presenting a paper at your local club, regional or national conventions.
- Reporting a Discovery --- How to properly report that new comet or supernova.
- The Professional Astronomer --- Think you want to turn pro? Here are some tips.
- Observing Programs of the Astronomical League II --- List of solar system observing awards of the League and the qualifications for achieving each.
