Observing Tools & Resources

User Manual for ACE Desktop (by Section)

• ACE Introduction
• Basic Operation
• Interactive Command Reference
• Appendix

Other Tools and Resources

• Hourly Air mass calculator
• Signal-to-Nose calculator for CCD Photometry
• Moon Phases
• 10 day Forecast from Weather.com
• 10 day Forecast from Weatherunderground.com
• SIMBAD Astronomical Database
• AAVSO: Variable Star Plotter (VSP)
• Heliocentric Julian Date Converter
• Times of Minima Table

Astronomy Resources

• Hands On Universe
• Scott’s Astronomy Page
• Heavens Above
• Space Weather
• Astronomy Picture of the Day
• Universe Today