Science / Astronomy / Amateur /
This category lists sites specifically for the non-professional areas of astronomy. Amateurs are also known as "backyard astronomers."
Sub Categories
- Amateur Contributions to Science
- Amateur Telescope Making
- Astrophotography and CCD Imaging
- Beginners
- Binocular Astronomy
- Chats and Forums
- Classifieds
- Constellations
- Deep Sky Observing
- Observatories
- Organizations
- Product Reviews
- Radio Astronomy
- Satellites
- Sky Calendars
- Sky Maps and Atlases
- Software
- Solar System Observing
- Spectroscopy
- Star Parties
- Telescope Owner Resources
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