Contents

Becoming a Sky Observer

The Observer’s Equipment

Understanding the Sky

First Steps in Observing

Using a Telescope

Star Charts and Setting Circles

The Moon

The Sun

Sky Colors

The Planets and Asteroids

Comets

Meteors

Stars

Nebulas

Drawing Sky Objects

The Sky Observer’s Camera

Using Astronomical Time

Accessories and Maintenance

Incidental Information

Maps of the Heavens

Index