amateur astronomy

collocation in English

meaningsofamateurandastronomy

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amateur
adjective
uk
/ˈæm.ə.tər/us
/ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/
taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as ...
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astronomy
noun[U]
uk
/əˈstrɒn.ə.mi/us
/əˈstrɑː.nə.mi/
the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, ...
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(Definition ofamateurandastronomyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Some people focus on amateur telescope making as their primary interest within the hobby ofamateurastronomy.
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They both had a keen interest inamateurastronomy.
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Most cities haveamateurastronomyclubs that meet on a regular basis and often host star parties.
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Much of the social interaction ofamateurastronomyoccurs on mailing lists or discussion groups.
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Non-visualamateurastronomyincludes the use of infrared filters on conventional telescopes, and also the use of radio telescopes.
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The club seeks to provide enjoyment and education to the public (and ourselves) throughamateurastronomy.
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He was most noted for his efforts in support ofamateurastronomy.
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One branch ofamateurastronomy, amateur astrophotography, involves the taking of photos of the night sky.
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A great deal of the commerce ofamateurastronomy, the buying and selling of equipment, occurs online.
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This gave the club a sense of purpose and importance, and the club grew rapidly to become a leadingamateurastronomyorganisation.
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In 2006 the airport land was transferred to the state park to allow expansion ofamateurastronomythere, and it formally closed in 2007.
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For this edition the charts were replotted and the reference section heavily revised to reflect the latest advances inamateurastronomy.
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Binoviewers are a standard component of laboratory microscopes and are also used with optical telescopes, particularly inamateurastronomy.
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It recognizes significant contributions to astronomy oramateurastronomyby those not employed in the field of astronomy in a professional capacity.
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Green laser pointers can also be used foramateurastronomy.
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Some people even focus on amateur telescope making as their primary interest within the hobby ofamateurastronomy.
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Popular tourist activities include swimming with dolphins, whale watching, chartered fishing cruises, surf tours,amateurastronomy, hunting, aviation and bushwalking.
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Newcomers toamateurastronomywith an equatorial mount telescope should initially adopt this method.
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Many regional star parties are now held annually and are an important part of the hobby ofamateurastronomy.
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Clear weather typical of the desert environment combined with darker skies due to the semi-rural setting provide for stargazing andamateurastronomyopportunities.
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