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ASTRONOMY BLOGS
  • Using “weB LOGS” to Enhance Your Astronomical Adventures
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What is a “Blog”
  • Online web journal/diary
  • Usually publicly available
  • Used to share news, information, pictures
  • Often reflects personality & opinions of author
  • Readers can leave comments for blog owner
  • May set up with RSS feeds, relate to podcasts
  • Used by both Professionals and Amateurs
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Astronomy Uses
  • Post astronomy news
  • Keep observing logs
    • Can be automated with DeepSky software
  • Publish astrophotos
  • Maintain chronological record of activities, star parties, equipment purchases, etc.
  • Solicit comments and help from others
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Astronomy Blog Sites
  • http://www.astronomyblogs.com
  • A FREE place to start your own blog.


  • At least two TAAA members have blogs there already:
  • - Xanadu Observatory
  • - Under the Desert Stars


  • All levels, worldwide members.
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Astronomy Blog Sites
  • Phil Plait’s Bad Astronomy Blog
    • http://www.badastronomy.com/bablog/
  • “The SpaceWriter” - author C.C. Peterson
    • http://www.thespacewriter.com/blog.html
  • Jim Scotti’s “Pictures of My Universe”
    • http://pixofmyuniverse.blogspot.com
  • Tom’s Astronomy Blog
    • http://tomsastroblog.com/
  • Astronomy a Go-Go! Blog and Podcast
    • http://astronomy.libsyn.com/
  • Search for “Astronomy Blog”
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Give It a Try!