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.

Software and Websites

• Stellarium - Advanced, free software for viewing sky for any time/location. Works on Windows/Mac/Linux. Highly recommended.
• 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

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

Table of Solar System Targets