Tools for Observation and Planning

Weather

• Current local weather report
• Current weather satellite images (1200 x 600 pixels)

Aurora

• Hourly Auroral Activity Status Report

Earth Satellites

• Earth Satellite Ephemeris Service.

Sunspots

• Big Bear Daily Images.

Dark Skies

• Solar and Lunar Almanac for central Maryland.
• Full moon times from 1900 to 2100.
• Bilberry for better night vision.

Observing Equipment

• Purchasing Amateur Telescopes FAQ
  From the Norwich Astronomical Society, UK.
• Custom plans for a Dobsonian Telescope Mount

Astronomical League Observing Programs

• The Meteor Club
• The Binocular Messier Club
• The Deep Sky Binocular Club
• The Messier Club
• The Herschel Club
• The Sunspotter

Telescope Controller Project