I Need Infomation About Astronomy

[astronomy]

Hi everyone

My name is Alexander and I am 14 years old. I am deeply interested in Astronomy. I have got some books including the 2007 Year Book and the 2007 Astronomy Calender and more. I am in the school Astronomy club. If you have any infomation about anything in Astronomy please PM me.



Thanks

Alexander

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Alexander.

What sort of Astronomy information are you after. It is a huge area of study.

[Dennis]

Hello, Alexander

Astronomy is a big topic – well, almost as big as the universe itself! There are a lot of very knowledgeable people who are a part of this forum, but perhaps are not quite sure where to begin in answering your plea for help.

Are you interested in amateur astronomy from a point of view of observing? The Solar system? Deep sky objects such as galaxies and star clusters? Space travel and missions to the Moon and outer Planets?

Or, is your interest in maybe taking photographs of celestial objects? Understanding how stars are born and evolve? Or, even making a simple telescope?

You might have to narrow your request down to a specific topic; otherwise it will be difficult for anyone to provide you with any answers. Does your school have a library? Are there any interesting books about astronomy in there?

Good luck with your studies and research, astronomy is a very broad and fascinating hobby.

Cheers

Dennis

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Alexander - have you sat down and looked for astronomy-related books in your schools' library yet? Most schools have a pretty good selection of astro-books in their science sections.

Good luck!
Chris

[John Saunders]

Hi, Alexander. Since you are in Brisbane you might try the Planetarium at Mt Coot-tha. It's a great display with heaps of info etc about space and the planetarium talk and display is really good. The people there are also very knowledgable and answered my questions...and my (also) 14 year-old son.

There are also a number of amateur astronomy clubs here in Brisbane...but I can't recommend any because I am new to the hobby and haven't attended any meetings. Just do a Google search for astronomy clubs in Qld and you will get the details.

Good luck!