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Astro Note 1
Polar Alignment in the Field --- Two techniques to polar align before
you begin observing.
Astro Note 2
Astronomical League Services --- A list of the services available to
you with your League membership.
Astro Note 3
Observing Data Sheet --- A template for a form you can use to record
your observations.
Astro Note 4
Astronomical League History and Organization --- Background information
on the League.
Astro Note 5
Astronomical League Membership and Benefits --- The membership categories
and benefits of each.
Astro Note 6
Club Constitution or Bylaws --- Basic information on writing your own
guiding documents.
Astro Note 7
Astronomical Pronunciation Guide - I --- How to pronounce the names of
constellations and bright stars.
Astro Note 8
Winter Star Watching Project - Pleiades --- Participate in a project to
measure the effects of light pollution.
Astro Note 9
Tax Exempt Status --- Basic information to making your organization
non-profit and tax exempt.
Astro Note 10
What Time Is It? --- Different ways that time is measured in astronomy.
Astro Note 11
Celestial Coordinate Systems --- The various ways that an object's
position in the sky can be stated.
Astro Note 12
Observing Programs of the Astronomical League --- List of the observing
awards of the League and the qualifications for achieving each.
Astro Note 13
Using Setting Circles --- How to find objects in the sky using setting
circles.
Astro Note 14
Astronomical Pronunciation Guide - II --- How to pronounce the names of
the planets, their satellites and prominent surface features.
Astro Note 15
Accurate Polar Alignment --- Two techniques to accurately align your
equatorial mounting for astrophotography.
Astro Note 16
Astrophotography I - Star Trails --- How to take star trail and
constellation photographs with an unguided camera.
Astro Note 17
Astrophotography II - Projection Systems --- Projection systems to obtain
a larger image scale for lunar, planetary and other narrow field
astrophotography.
Astro Note 18
Basic Astronomical Data --- Quick reference guide to the solar system,
nearest stars, the Milky Way, and other embarrassing questions that come
up at star parties.
Astro Note 19
So, You Want to Buy a Telescope? --- A ready answer for those queries
around Christmas or at Astronomy Day.
Astro Note 20
Index and Order Form --- This index to Astronotes issued so far.
Astro Note 21
Organizing an Astronomy Club --- Basic information on getting a new club
started.
Astro Note 22
Preparing and Presenting a Paper --- Tips on presenting a paper at your
local club, regional or national conventions.
Astro Note 23
Reporting a Discovery --- How to properly report that new comet or
supernova.
Astro Note 24
The Professional Astronomer --- Think you want to turn pro? Here are some
tips.
Astro Note 25
Observing Programs of the Astronomical League II -- Solar System Programs
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