Introduction
This page includes links to the many manuals that are available in the AL Store. We hope you will take advantage of them to help you on your Observing Journey. They are full of useful information about the objects and how to find them.
Links change over time, and this web page is loaded with links. If one does not work, you can navigate to the AL Store through the AL Website. Most manuals and guides can be found under the heading of Observing Manuals. Some can be found under the heading of Books and Calendars. Please let Aaron Clevenson know if you notice any broken links at aaron@clevenson.org
Manuals to Help You Get Started in the Hobby
These manuals are useful if you are just starting out. This would include the Sky Puppy Observing Program (10 and under), the Youth Astronomer Observing Program (17 and under), and Beyond Polaris Observing Program (any age).
- A Pathway to the Stars: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=157&zenid=8kki55gfb00m0qrc6uk43m0bg4
- Exploring the Starry Realm: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=167&zenid=8kki55gfb00m0qrc6uk43m0bg4
Manuals Useful to Any Observer
- Math for Amateur Astronomers: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=5&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- A Visual Observing Journal: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=153&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- An Imaging Observing Journal: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=154&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
Individual Observing Programs
- Binocular Messier Observing Program – Messier Beginner’s Guide: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=6&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Carbon Star Observing Program – Carbon Stars Observing Guide: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=72&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Galaxy Groups and Clusters Observing Program – GGC Manual: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Globular Cluster Observing Program – Globular Cluster Observing Manual: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Herschel 400 Observing Program – Herschel 400 Observing Manual: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=163&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Herschel II Observing Guide – Herschel II Observing Guide: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=10&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Jupiter Observing Challenge – Observing Jupiter: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=160&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Local Galaxy Group and Galactic Neighborhood Observing Program – LGG Observing Manual: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=166&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Mars Observing Program – Mars Observing Guide: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=161&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Messier Observing Program – Messier Beginner’s Guide: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=6&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Meteor Observing Program – Meteor Observing Guide: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=162&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Planetary Nebula Observing Program – Planetary Nebula Observing Guide: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=12&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
- Sky Puppy Observing Program – Sky Puppy Observing Manual and Workbook:
- Contact Aaron Clevenson at aaron@clevenson.org for free copies.
- Universe Sampler Observing Program – Universe Sample Guide: https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14&zenid=ojmd7h83hfh4la4n2l9blo6427
New manuals are being added all the time. Manuals are updated regularly.