Amateur Astronomy
Amateur astronomy is a fascinating hobby and can be an introduction to several practical and useful technologies. For an amateur astronomy enthusiast Sky is not the limit!He/She has a whole spectrum of activities to choose and indulge. Some of these activities are listed here for reference purpose. Write to us for more info on any of these activities. Amateur telescope making – optical and radio telescopes, Astro Sketching – grayscale sketching through visual observation of celestial objects, Astro tours – observatories & research institutes, dark sky sanctuaries and archeoastronomy sites, Astrobiology, Astrochemistry, Astrometry, Astronomy in Art- Paintings and Sculptures, Astronomy in Mythology – Epics and Puranas, Astronomy of Indigenous cultures – how it shaped their daily life, Astronomy through Movies – science fiction but with science facts, Astrophilately – the thematic collection of postal stamps, Astrophotography – landscape , star trail and DSO, Atmospheric Balloons – to study the lower atmosphere phenomena , CCD imaging, Comet Observation
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