This video series is by Jay Shinn, who can be found on both YouTube and FaceBook.
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01 - Introduction
This video begins the Amateur Astronomy for Beginners video series. This video covers planispheres and binoculars. A number of other videos in this series are available on the following pages.
02 - The Astronomical Journal
Here's the 2nd video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. This video explains the importance of keeping records of your observations.
03 - Telescopes Part 1 Of 4
This is the third video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. This video is the first of four in which Jay introduces beginners to the telescope. This video explains the difference between refractors and reflectors and the importance of size.
04 - Telescopes Part 2 Of 4
This is the fourth video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. This video is the second of four in which Jay introduces beginners to the telescope. This video contains a brief discussion of telescope mounts: Alt-Azmuth, equatorial, and dobsonian.
05 - Telescopes Part 3 Of 4
This is the fifth video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. This video is the third of four in which Jay introduces beginners to the telescope. This video offers advice on buying your first telescope.
06 - Telescopes Part 4 Of 4
This is the sixth video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. This video is the fourth of four in which Jay introduces beginners to the telescope. This video discusses aligning the finderscope with the primary optics.
07 - Eyepieces
This is the seventh video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. In this video Jay introduces beginners to eyepieces.
08 - Solar Safety Part 1 Of 2
This is the eighth video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. In this video Jay introduces the important subject of viewing the Sun safely.
09 - Solar Safety Part 2 Of 2
This is the ninth video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. In this video Jay continues the important subject of viewing the Sun safely.
10 - Lunar Phases
This is the tenth video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. In this video Jay introduces the subject of lunar phases.
11 - Tips And Resources
This is the eleventh video in the series, Astronomy For Beginners. In this video Jay discusses tips and resources you can use to expand your astronomy experience and education.
