Frequently Given Answers

1. A Dob for Astronomy Day
   Show me more about the scope we built at The Tech's Astronomy Day event.

2. More helpful hints for beginners
   How do I get started in amateur astronomy?
   What should I buy?

3. SJAA membership info.
   How do I join SJAA?

4. Ephemeris archive.
   Where can I get copies of your newsletter?

5. list of astronomy clubs
   Is there an astronomy club closer to me?

6. TheTech
   Tell me more about this cool museum!

7. The Nine Planets
   I have a question about the solar system.
   The fat guy said he had a cool web site; where is it?

8. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon
   Can I see the Moon tonight?
   What can I see?

9. Mars FAQ
   Can I see Mars with these little telescopes?
   I looked at Mars and all I saw was an orange blob.

10. Cosmology Tutorial
    What's the Big Bang?
    How far away is the most distant thing we can see?

11. Deep Sky and Constellation info from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society
    Tell me about the constellations.
    What deep sky objects can I see with my telescope?

12. Amateur Telescope Making
    Where can I learn more about the design of amateur telescope?
    Where can I find more about making my own telescope?
    Where's the best place to get stuff to make my telescope?

13. Astronomy Vendors
    How much does all this stuff cost?

14. Planetarium software

Is there a computer program that shows me about the night sky?
When can I see such and such an object?
What's that bright thing in the sky I saw?
15. Professional Telescopes
    Phooey on these little toys! Where can I learn about the big ones?

16. Ptolemy
    Who's the guy in the picture on the top of this page?
    Why should I care?