Author: Astronomy Staff

Science

What do the terms arcminutes (‘) and arcseconds (“) mean?

Stars

Where does the magnetism in neutron stars come from, as neutrons are neutral particles?

Science, Solar System

How is it possible that Mars can have dust devils and global dust storms with such a thin atmosphere?

Observing

Star party guidance from the Astronomy Foundation

Science

The Astronomy Foundation brochure

Astronomy for beginners, Telescopes and Equipment

The Universe at your Fingertips 2.0 DVD

Telescopes and Equipment

Celestron X-Cel LX 12mm Eyepiece

Telescopes and Equipment

APM Telescopes Universal SuperED Reducer/Flattener 0.75

Telescopes and Equipment

Meade Series 5000 6.5mm HD-60 eyepiece

Telescopes and Equipment

Wood Wonders Ethos-ready case

Observing Basics, Telescopes and Equipment

Celestron Granite 8×42 binoculars

Science

The week in pictures: August 20–26, 2011