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Astronomy has been a hobbie of mine since I was ten (10) years old. It was then I wanted to be an Astrophysicist but that path was terminated for me when I was seventeen (17) years old. My ultimate goal with this site is to make it a great resource for learning astronomy online. At present I am unable to find a website dedicated to teaching novices all about astronomy. While my site do not yet achieve this goal, I hope to achieve this in years to come, even if it takes me 10 years. I'm not in any hurry. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the links below.
Location: Bridgetown, BARBADOS
Latitude: 13°1' N Longitude 59°6' W
Learning Astronomy
Odyssey (Space exploration and astronomy for young people) (see also
here)
This magazine started it all for me, back then it was all astronomy and a sister magazine of Astronomy Magazine. It was bought over in 1992 and soon after became a science magazine for children ages 10-15. My name appears in Dec 1989 (p13) and Sep 1991 (p28) issues. My country is mentioned in Nov 1991 issue (p26) (which is me, shucks, they could've put my name). Click on images below to see.
2006-2007 - I studied Preliminary Physics and Preliminary Mathematics (A level equivalent) in my first year of my BSc. in Information Technology and Accounting degree at The University of The West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. Unfortunately, I was only able to complete 1.5 years with a 4.22GPA. It was very tempting to switch to a BSc in Physics.
2010 - During my first visit to USA one of the places one of my hosts took me to was US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. It was completely unexpected. I had a blast and took many pictures. Unfortunately I was too old to go to Space Camp. Noticing the many children there made be feel like a kid again. One of my highlights there was the US Space Shuttle Pathfinder that is stationed there. Huge! Amazing! Believe it or not, it was only years later that I realised I had fulfilled a childhood dream of mine (minus being a Space Camp 'recruit' but close enough, yeah!!!). I am happy and very thankful!
2020
One of the gifts of Covid-19 was providing me the opportunity to finally formally study Astronomy and Astrophysics. Below are the courses I have completed:
Astrophysics Courses
AstroTech: The Science and Technology Behind Astronomical Discovery
- The University of Edinburgh - taught by Andy Lawrence and Catherine Heymans
Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy
- The University of Rochester - taught by Professor Adam Frank
Astronomy Courses
Archaeoastronomy - Politecnico di Milano - taught by Giulio Magli
Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
- The University of Edinburgh - taught by Prof. Charles Cockell
2021
I think I'll write this part sometime in 2024.
RECOMMENDED BOOK: Astronomy Today 9th Edition (2017)
by Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan
ISBN: 9780134450278
Astronomy for Kids by Astronomy Magazine
Stargazing Basics
Using a Unaided-Eye Star Map
Astronomy Online
26 Brightest Stars
What Are Constellations?
88 Officially Recognized Constellations
The Names of the Constellations
Constellation Pronunciation Guide
Constellations Sorted by Month When They Are Best Seen
Messier Objects: Guide to the Bright Galaxies, Nebulae and Clusters Listed in the Messier Catalogue
Hubble Space Telescope’s Messier Catalog
SkyTonight.com Interactive Sky Chart
Amateur Astronomer's Notebook
Skymaps.com
VISIT SKYMAPS.COM FOR LATEST MAPS but these will surely help you
Units to measure distance in astronomy
Binocular Basics by Celestron
Telescope Basics by Celestron
Make Your Own Star Clock
A Guide to Careers in Astronomy by American Astronomical Society
Meteor Shower Timetable
Planets
Planets, Dwarf Planets and Small Solar System Bodies in our Solar System
nineplanets.org - about our Solar System
Astronomy Clubs, Planetariums, Space Observatories, & Museums worldwide (a work in progress)
Astronomy Clubs, Planetariums, Space Observatories, & Museums worldwide (a work in progress) by Sky & Telescope
Galaxy Zoo click on the HOW TO TAKE PART link in the top menu and you'll get a kool tutorial on learning galaxies
examinetheevidence.com - Apologetics Press - Examine the Evidence
The Lagrange Points
The Lagrange Points - STEREO Hunts for Remains of an Ancient Planet near Earth see here also
Astronomy Cast (a popular astronomy-related podcast)
A View of Outer Space from Your Window by Bill Herren
NASA EDGE (podcasts/vodcasts)
Free MIT Courses on Astronomy/Astrophysics (not for beginners - Undergraduate knowledge of Physics required)
Open Yale Courses - Astronomy
College Physics eBook - OpenStax College
The Astronomical Journal
Virgin Galactic - Spaceships and Space Tourism
The Spaceship Company
Space Daily - Space News From SpaceDaily.Com
Simple Satellite Tracking from Spaceweather.com
Citizens in Space by United States Rocket Academy
Learn about our planet Earth
https://www.geoforcxc.com/
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/
Scientists who believed in God
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) proved evolution is false
Wernher Von Braun (1912-1977) a former Director of NASA - did not believe in evolution
Blaise Pascal
Types of Astronomy / Astrophysics Disciplines
Stargazing aka ***** (Unaided) Eye Astronomy (don't want nanny filters to go off if I use the word that starts with N)
Optical Astronomy
Radio Astronomy
Submillimeter Astronomy (includes Microwave)
Infrared Astronomy
Ultraviolet Astronomy
X-Ray Astronomy
Gamma Ray Astronomy
Astrobiology
Types of Astronomers
- Amateur astronomers
- Professional astronomers
© 2006 - 2015 Nigel Romany
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