Observational Resources

Use these resources to identify upcoming observing targets as well as learn about them for informing the public. Telescope Volunteers, research your month's targets below.

Monthly Tables of Deep Sky Targets

• January Targets
• February Targets
• March Targets
• April Targets
• May Targets
• June Targets
• July Targets
• August Targets
• September Targets
• October Targets
• November Targets
• December Targets

Solar System Targets

• Table of Solar System Targets
• SolarObserving

Software and Websites

• Stellarium - Advanced, free software for viewing sky for any time/location. Works on Windows/Mac/Linux. Highly recommended.
• https://sky-tonight.com - An excellent resource for figuring out astronomical targets visible on a given night from your location.
• Sky & Telescope Weekly Sky Highlights -- Useful for daily suggestions
• Sky & Telescope Observing Tools -- Jupiter Moon Tracker, Red Spot Tracker, Telescope Calculator, and more. Free registration.
• Skymaps Sky Charts - Monthly maps of the sky with highlights
• N2YO.com - Real-time tracker of ISS and Satellites
• USNO Ephemeris - Rise and set times for Sun & Moon
• Heavens Above - Track satellites, calculate ephemeris for Sun, Moon, Planets, etc.
• Moon Phase Calendar
• Facts about Planets - Great research information for Solar System Objects

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