Learning Astronomy

Tombstone Sky
Observatory and Weather Station

Tombstone Sky Observatory
Learning Astronomy

There are two main subcategories of amateur astronomy:

Armchair Astronomy - This is the most comfortable astronomy activity. Armchair astronomers are less concerned with seeing things up there than with understanding what these things are, what they're made of, and where they came from. If learning about this stuff is your cup of tea, this page shows you the best way by far to get conversational knowledge of all the universe, front to back.

Backyard Astronomy - Backyard astronomers deal with the visual aspects of the night sky - identifying the constellations, brighter stars, planets, geography of the Moon, and (possibly) locating and viewing these and other deep-sky objects using a telescope of widely-varying sizes and capabilities.

Click on the above links for the aspect of astronomy that interests you.

Tours

I occasionally conduct learning-oriented tours at the observatory (i.e. my home). Click here for more information.

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In deciding on an appropriate donation, please keep in mind the cost and maintenance for the equipment and the observatory itself. In Tombstone, generally, a 'show' or 'tour' costs about $7 for adults, but these are for lots of people. Keep in mind you're getting a personalized presentation. If you want a guideline, consider the value of this tour vs. the cost of a good dinner, and how long each will last.