Surf these sites: Adventures in Deep Space -- Jim Shields'' deep sky site BAA Deep Sky Section Homepage -- The Deep Sky Section of the British Astronomical Association Bert''s visual deep-sky astronomy site -- On my visual deep-sky pages you will find many drawings and observation reports about deep-sky objects I have observed through my 6" Newtonian telescope. Deep-Sky Sketches -- Deep-Sky Sketches are simply ''drawings'' or ''sketches'' of astronomical objects viewed through a telescope. (Realistic views of astro objects through small telescopes) Deepsky Observer''s Companion -- Interested in exploring the universe beyond our solar system? Then deepsky observing is for you. These pages have tutorials, discussions and other resources related to observing the deep sky. PLUS: there is a growing archive of visual descriptions of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters as seen by diverse people through different sized telescopes and binoculars. Double Stars to Follow -- a five-part article by Martin Gaskell of the Prairie Astronomy Club. List of Common Deep Sky Catalogs -- from SEDS Messier45 -- Online tools for deep sky observer, by Mikkel Steine. Lists of objects with pictures and data with optional Java interface, and observing guide. Minimum Aperture Catalogue -- The main aim was (and is) to determine the smallest telescope aperture needed for a visual sighting of any deep sky object. The up-to-date version includes almost all objects in Uranometria 2000.0 and many other clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Mr. Galaxy''s Supernovae - Observing Supernovae -- Very good site about supernovae. Has an in-depth FAQ on how to observe faint supernovae, and what you need to do it. NGC/IC Project -- a collaborative effort between professional and amateur astronomers working together to correctly identify all of the original NGC and IC objects, starting with the original discoverer''s notes and working forward in time to encompass the work of contemporary astronomers. Planetary Nebulae Observer''s Web Site -- Planetary nebula data, images and information on over 1000 planetaries. SEDS Messier Database -- Images and information for all Messier objects. netastrocatalog - Internet Amateur Astronomers Catalog -- The Internet Amateur Astronomers Catalog (IAAC or ''netastrocatalog'' for short) is a forum for amateur astronomers at all levels to share their observations of Deep-Sky objects.
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