Amateur astronomer | Wikipedia audio article
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Date: 27/12/2018

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00:02:02 1 Objectives
00:04:02 2 Common tools
00:07:28 3 Common techniques
00:08:02 3.1 Star hopping
00:09:05 3.2 Mobile apps
00:10:06 3.3 Setting circles
00:13:11 3.4 GoTo telescopes
00:14:37 3.5 Remote-controlled telescopes
00:15:48 3.6 Imaging techniques
00:16:27 4 Scientific research
00:19:09 5 Societies
00:20:34 6 Notable amateur astronomers
00:24:49 7 Prizes recognizing amateur astronomers
00:25:10 8 See also



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Amateur astronomy is a hobby whose participants enjoy observing or imaging celestial objects in the sky using the unaided eye, binoculars, or telescopes. Even though scientific research may not be their primary goal, some amateur astronomers make contributions in doing citizen science, such as by monitoring variable stars, double stars or occultations of stars by the Moon or asteroids, or by discovering transient astronomical events, such as comets, galactic novae or supernovae in other galaxies.Amateur astronomers do not use the field of astronomy as their primary source of income or support, and usually have no professional degree in astrophysics or advanced academic training in the subject.  Most amateurs are beginners or hobbyists, while others have a high degree of experience in astronomy and may often assist and work alongside professional astronomers. Many astronomers have studied the sky throughout history in an amateur framework; however, since the beginning of the twentieth century, professional astronomy has become an activity clearly distinguished from amateur astronomy and associated activities.Amateur astronomers typically view the sky at night, when most celestial objects and astronomical events are visible, but others observe during the daytime by viewing sunspots or solar eclipses.  Some just look at the sky using nothing more than their eyes or binoculars, but more dedicated amateurs often use portable telescopes or telescopes situated in their private or club observatories. Amateurs can also join as members of amateur astronomical societies, which can advise, educate or guide them towards ways of finding and observing celestial objects; or even promoting the science of astronomy among the general public.