If you are among the many rural readers of this column, then you are probably a backyard astronomer of sorts. You might find ...

One of the first steps to becoming a backyard astronomer is learning how to read the night sky. It doesn’t require a lot of money or technology – just some knowledge on how to get started. Even from ...

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The universe is full of extreme phenomena. Perhaps this is what draws some people to astronomy - it has some of the most extreme physics out there. And supernovae are some of the most extraordinary ...

It’s no secret that the ranks of individuals actively involved in amateur astronomy have been dwindling. We can blame a number of contributing factors, including the current economic downturn, a ...

Two amateur astronomy projects were awarded the 2022 Page Medal on Saturday 16 April at the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers held online. The six friends who make up The Backyard ...

The Davis Astronomy Club welcomed its members and the surrounding community to a free event Tuesday night to catch a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower during its peak on August 12, from 8 p.m. to 1 ...