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---+ 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

   * [[JanuaryTargets][January Targets]]
   * [[FebruaryTargets][February Targets]]
   * [[MarchTargets][March Targets]]
   * [[AprilTargets][April Targets]]
   * [[MayTargets][May Targets]]
   * [[JuneTargets][June Targets]]
   * [[JulyTargets][July Targets]]
   * [[AugustTargets][August Targets]]
   * [[SeptemberTargets][September Targets]]
   * [[OctoberTargets][October Targets]]
   * [[NovemberTargets][November Targets]]
   * [[DecemberTargets][December Targets]]

---++ Solar System Targets

   * [[SolarSystemTargets][Table of Solar System Targets]]
   * [[Solar Observing][SolarObserving]]

---++ Software and Websites

   * *[[http://www.stellarium.org/][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.
   * [[http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/sky-at-a-glance/?1=1][Sky & Telescope Weekly Sky Highlights]] -- Useful for daily suggestions
   * [[http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/interactive-sky-watching-tools/#][Sky & Telescope Observing Tools]] -- Jupiter Moon Tracker, Red Spot Tracker, Telescope Calculator, and more.  Free registration.
   * [[http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html][Skymaps Sky Charts]] - Monthly maps of the sky with highlights
   * [[http://www.n2yo.com][N2YO.com]] - Real-time tracker of ISS and Satellites
   * [[http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.php][USNO Ephemeris]] - Rise and set times for Sun & Moon
   * [[http://www.heavens-above.com/main.aspx?lat=34.1478&lng=-118.1445&loc=Pasadena&alt=263&tz=PST][Heavens Above]] - Track satellites, calculate ephemeris for Sun, Moon, Planets, etc.
   * [[https://stardate.org/nightsky/moon/][Moon Phase Calendar]]
   * [[http://nineplanets.org/][Facts about Planets]] - Great research information for Solar System Objects

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Topic revision: r10 - 2024-01-17 - OutreachAdmin