This is the June list of targets suggested for beginner astronomers. BAS has lots of members taking their first steps in astronomy and telescope mastery. Finding, and observing, the Moon is pretty easy, however just about every other object, other than the brighter planets, can be a challenge to bring into view in a telescope eyepiece. As a result, we have produced a short list of targets appropriate for beginners. The list includes objects visible from within the bubble of city light pollution, plus other objects that require a trip to a rural dark sky. The list also includes maps to help you find the objects and links to sources of additional information.
Click HERE for the PDF document list.
Brisbane Astronomical Society recommends beginner astronomers should start their astronomy journey with a Dobsonian telescope. The reasons for this recommendation are outlined in our blog article on the topic of “What telescope should I buy”.
However, there is more to using your new scope than just plonking a Dob down in the backyard and taking a look. There are a few basic steps and procedures we recommend you learn as soon as possible. Skipping the basics can quickly lead to frustration and your telescope relegated to a cupboard and hosting spiders.
BAS has created three tutorial videos to get you, and your Dob, started.
Dobsonian Telescope a Beginner’s Guide
This video shows you how to setup your telescope, align the finderscope and push the scope around to get target objects in the eyepiece field of view. Find the video on our Youtube Channel.
https://youtu.be/mfToaBjc1W8
Light Pollution – Go beyond the City
This video explains why it can be frustratingly difficult to see astronomical objects from within the light pollution bubble of cities and major towns. It also provides advice on what to do about the problem. Find the video on our Youtube Channel.
https://youtu.be/Q2_8XirciTE
Stellarium Tutorial on Deep-Sky Star-Hopping
This video provides an introduction to the Stellarium planetarium application and how it can help you find and observe countless deep-sky objects such as star clusters, globular clusters, nebulae, comets and galaxies. Find the video on our Youtube Channel.
BAS has lots of members taking their first steps in astronomy and telescope mastery. Finding, and observing, the Moon is pretty easy, however just about every other object, other than the brighter planets, can be a challenge to bring into view in a telescope eyepiece. As a result, we have produced a short list of targets appropriate for beginners. The list includes objects visible from within the bubble of city light pollution, plus other objects that require a trip to a rural dark sky. The list also includes maps to help you find the objects and links to sources of additional information.
Click HERE for the PDF document list.
The next BAS Member’s Monthly Meeting, conducted via Zoom, will be held on Monday October 30th, start time is 7:30pm
Join the BAS Zoom Monthly Meeting with this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9544239623?pwd=dTBITFdFaVZTSTdvZ2xiRlgrRSt6QT09
This meeting is open to all BAS Members and the general public. We will review some recent astronomy research news, hear from a special guest speaker on the topic of astrophotography, and then review upcoming astronomy events you might like to attend.
The Warwick and District Archers http://www.warwickarchers.websyte.com.au/ have very generously allowed BAS to utilise their Ford Road facility, 15 minutes drive south-west of Warwick, for our astronomy events.
Here is a link to a PDF document containing details about the facility and its use by BAS. HERE
