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Wow! What an event! The star party on the night of 13th February 2010 has, for everyone -- surely for me -- etched memories in our personal lives. A respectable collaboration between Professionals (Indian Institute of AstroPhysics) and Amateurs, it was one of the best and biggest star parties in South India, at Vainu Bappu Obvservatory @ Kavalur -- the people, the equipment, the observations and moreover the prestigious location! Further, what a way it was to romanticize with the Stars, prior to Valentine's Day, for us Nature Lovers!

Astronomical Observations are outdoor activities, one would simply like to go out of house, and look at the sky to enjoy the night sky full of stars. It is an ancient science and has evolved with lots of learning about universe and solar system.

Level 1: Unaided Eye (Naked Eye)

Every amateur astronomer should first start his hobby with naked eye observations.
Learn about the stars and their position, the constellations, directions, identification of Alt/Atz, RA/Dec, and rise time / set time of different stars and celestial bodies.

Learn to use the star charts, virtual observatory software, astronomy magazines. These tools and techniques come handy when you go for the next level of observations.

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