The Virtual Amateur Astronomer

Providing Information About, and Internet Images of, the Universe!

I. An excellent way to view out-of-this-world images, click on the ‘Table of Contents’ to see a complete list of what this site has to offer.

II. ‘The Amateur Astronomer Experience’ reproduces the viewing experience of an amateur astronomer who possesses a moderately sized telescope.

III. Coming Soon: The Best of the Web Collection of links to Jupiter Scientific’s favorite astronomical images.

IV. Click on ‘Solar System’ for a tour of the Sun, planets, and other bodies that make up our region of outer space.

V. Messier Objects are fine photos of the 110 breathtaking objects cataloged by Charles Messier in the 18th century.

VI. Check out the Milky Way and Universe through some spectacular images.

There are also Astronomy Definitions that will be helpful for the budding astronomer.

Source: Jupiter Scientific

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