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Astronomy

Astronomy is the study of the stars and the solar system, we are all part of the solar system and our planet known as the Earth is the 3rd planet in it. Astronomy has been going on for thousands of years and can even be useful in activities such as sailing and out at sea. If you find looking at the stars at night interesting then this site is for you, or maybe you have seen a meteor in the sky. Well people associate astronomy with older people who have degrees and get paid lots in observatories this is professional astronomy we are talking about the amateur astronomer who takes it up as a hobby in their spare time. DanAstroUK has lots of information in regards to the night sky so please browse the site to find out more.

Night Sky Stargazing Safety Tips  

• Always plan where you fancy going to do your stargazing
• Always let an adult know that you are going to the described location and when you will be back
• Always take someone with you such as a friend, relative or parent with you or maybe join a club
• Always take a torch with you and wrap up warm even in summer as it will still be cold
• Take something to eat and drink and make sure you have a mobile phone with you
• Keep alert at all times and ensure your safety but all in all have fun and enjoy your night sky

Meteor/Shooting Star Watching Tips

Meteors also known as shooting stars can be seen in any location on earth there are also good locations for different meteor showers and to get into viewing them in the nightsky you have to understand what they are and you may be wondering and asking yourself well How do I find them or locate them? well the simple answer is to sit under a clear sky on any given night best when there is a meteor shower but if not you will still see random ones. First of all sit down outside remember to follow the safety rules and look and preferablly get a sun chair or something you can lay back this will stop you from twisting your neck ooouch. Lay as far back on your back and look in the sky and make sure you give your eyes at least 20-30 minuets of time to get adjusted to the darkness without looking at any light. Once you do pick a piece of sky and keep your eyes focused on that part and also use your eyes side to side without blinking alot and you will probally spot a shooting star. They shoot straight accross the sky and will go quite quickly in a matter of secconds. They can be different colours and in different brightness and if you look for ages you should find some shoot accross the sky. The best way is to find a dark location were a shooting star would become more visible to the naked eye. THE best thing is you will not need any instrument just the naked eye. FREE stargazing hey,

 *  Pick a night when the moon is not full, or not out at all

* Allow eyes to adjust to darkness 20-30 minuets, and also find a dark location

* Lay back on your back and look straight up at the sky and keep using averted vision to view them.

* Naked eyes will find meteors and shooting stars no equipment is needed and can just be as fun viewing them.

* Look on the internet or on this site for night sky events for meteor showers and you will find the best displays look for your hemisphere southern or northern

* Follow safety rules and have fun good luck. December time is good for the geminids meteor shower fully reccomended