Miscellaneous how-to guides and tutorials covering various topics.
Launch iTV Shows., Tap “My Shows” from the bottom menu to see your shows., Search for a show., Add the show.
Use binoculars for your first attempt at finding the Andromeda Galaxy., Locate three constellations to get your...
Use the pointer stars on the Big Dipper., Locate the tip of the Little Dipper's handle., Rely on the arrow in the...
Determine your location in coordinates (latitude and longitude)., Use a prediction program and input your coordinates...
Put the date down in your calendar., Be in the right location., Understand that the principal events occurring during...
Watch the weather reports, Forecast the Weather Using Clouds, or log-on NOAA.GOV (National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Read about astronomy., Visit a planetarium or observatory., Purchase a star atlas or a star map which will enable you...
Cut a one inch square in a cardboard box., Cover the square., Make a small hole.
Read astronomy books., Read astronomy magazines., Search the Internet., Join an online astronomy discussion forum or...
Press F2 to open the Stellarium Configuration window; , Select Solar System Editor under the Plugins tab in this...
Read about a solar eclipse., Be aware of the methods that shouldn't be used for viewing a solar eclipse., Make an...
Dress comfortably and take at least 30 minutes or so out of your evening., Be aware of the time., Find out what time...
Find Aldebaran., Aldebaran, Theta Tauri, Gamma Tauri, Delta Tauri and Epsilon Tauri form a V-shaped pattern., Find...
Consider the challenges first., Do well at school if you're starting at this point., Look for a suitable college or...
Ask yourself how much you’re willing to spend., Decide what you want to buy., Think about what kind of star you want...
Decide between an angled spotting scope and a straight spotting scope., Choose a waterproof scope if you are outdoors a...
Understand how long a year is., Look at how long your year is., Choose a base date., Calculate the "month number"...
Determine the star's colour., Put a number after the letter to show precise temperature.
Get your supplies., Tie the fishing line around the hula hoop., Prepare your planets and Sun., Attach the planets and...
Look through a database., Choose a warm, arid climate., Get permission to search the area., Buy or make a meteorite...
Start by finding Orion., Go from the leftmost star in Orion's belt and up through Bellatrix (the star across from...
Learn Saturn's relation to Earth's rotation., Locate Saturn's future path of travel., Pick a date when Saturn is...
Choose the right time to see the Eta (η) Aquarid meteor shower., Find a suitable location., Look into the sky.
Distinguish starts from planets., Look for the bright planets., Know what color you’re looking for., Learn how the...
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