Amateur Astronomers

latitude 37.775196, longitude -122.419204

Some of the most passionate astronomers don't even need to leave their own backyards. QUEST meets the amateur stargazers in the Bay Area who are making important observations about the cosmos and inventing tools at home to do it.

Duration: 9:52
Original Air Date: Monday, Apr 28, 2008
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More by Topic: Astronomy, Engineering
More by Location: San Francisco County

Amateur Astronomers Educator Guide

Do your students think astronomy is only for "professionals"? Introduce them to the wide range of people that are studying the skies from their own homes.
205b_amateurastronomers.pdf (260.5 KB)

 

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