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What’s the difference between Astronomy and Astrology

I have always thought that the word Astrology should be the one we use instead of Astronomy. Unfortunately, history decided otherwise and made the wrong choice way back when the science was given a name by the Greeks. Continue reading “What’s the difference between Astronomy and Astrology”

2017-11-122017-12-06

Stargazer Definitions

Someone looking at stars

The primary definition of Stargazer is: Someone who looks at the Stars, although it now includes all sorts of celestial objects including constellations, planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, comets, quasars, galaxies. Pretty much anything one can see with the naked eye. Continue reading “Stargazer Definitions”

Never look at the sun directly. A telescope amplifies the rays that will blind you permanently.

To look at the sun, you must have a protective filter. If you try to look through that filter, you generally only see a very dark brown or black. This is what is used to look at eclipses and sunspots.

If you’re unsure, ask a professional before you use the filter. Or look at an image on your computer imaging system instead (CCD). You may destroy your equipment. That can be replaced. You’re personal eye pieces on the side of your nose, not so much.