Young Astronomers Program

Presented by The Central Valley Astronomers
  • Welcome
  • Requirements
    • Age
    • Attendance
  • Competencies
  • Program Summary
  • Application
  • Student Resources
    • Spring Trimester
         (February – April)
    • Summer Trimester
         (May – July)
    • Fall Trimester
         (August – October)
  • Contact

Student Resources – Spring Trimester

Types of Telescopes & Types of Mounts

  • Sky and Telescope – How to Choose a Telescope
  • Orion Telescopes – Telescopes
  • Orion Telescopes – Mounts & Tripods

All About Stars

  • National Schools’ Observatory – Life Cycle of a Star
  • The Physics of the Universe – What Different Types of Stars Are There?
  • Wikipedia – Pulsar
  • Wikipedia – Black Hole

Telescope Optical Properties and Relationships

  • Cosmic Pursuits – The Five Numbers That Explain a Telescope
  • Tele Vue Optics – Telescope Formulas, Common Telescope Myths

Constellation Identification

  • Constellation Guide – Spring Constellations
  • In-The-Sky.org – Free Online Planetarium
  • We also recommend using an app on your smart phone or tablet to assist you with seeing what is up in the sky. There are many options, including some that are free.

The Good and Bad of Green Laser Pointers

  • Universe Today – A Look at the Hazards of Green Laser Pointers
  • USA Today – Man Gets 14 Years for Pointing Laser at Helicopter