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Beginner Astronomy Resource

-- Nicolae Vaduvescu | October 10, 2021
Antennae Galaxies

Question:

Good evening Dr. Mangum! My name is Nicolae,amateur astronomer from Romania.As a begginer i am overwhelmed by notions such as “position angle,the projection of galactic plane is at a position angle of 31,40 d.east of north…,line of sight ,plane of the sky,why east its on the left when we looking to the Galactic center,etc.Would you be so kind to help me with this questions or at least to indicate me some sources,like the newest astronomy /astrophysics compendium which explains such notions.Thank you for your patience.Have a nice weekend!.NICOLAE.

-- Nicolae Vaduvescu

Answer:

Glad to help point you to some astronomy resources for beginners.  I think that a very good place to start is the Sky and Telescope Guide to Beginners page.  On this page you will find entry-level astronomy instruction and resources with further information on a variety of observational astronomy subjects.  I hope that this provides the information you are looking for.

-- Jeff Mangum