The following resources are provided to help beginning astronomers learn about the night sky, telescopes, and observing opportunities near Jackson, Michigan.

Useful Links The Stargazer Sky & Telescope Heavens Above Space Weather Orion Telescope Amateur Astronomers of Jackson Camp McGregor Observatory

Recommended Books Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe by Terrence Dickinson Secrets of the Night Sky: The Most Amazing Things in the Universe You Can See With the Naked Eye by Bob Berman The Star Guide: A Unique System for Identifying the Brightest Stars in the Night Sky by Stephen L. Beyer A Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan

Tips for Beginning Stargazers

• The book NightWatch is an excellent book for new astronomers because it explains the motions of the night sky, contains information about telescopes and equipment, common mistakes, and how to photograph the night sky. In addition, it contains star charts that are useful to both new and experienced stargazers.

• To find out more about the Hurst Planetarium or Camp McGregor events, consider subscribing to our free Planetarium Newsletter.  It is sent via e-mail about once each month.  To subscribe, send an e-mail to hurstplanetarium@aol.com with your first and last name listed within the body of your letter.  Pleae write the word "add" in the subject line.

• The Astronomy Club of Jackson (Amateur Astronomers of Jackson) meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the planetarium between September and June each year. Go to aaoj.info for the lastest club information.