This web site has been developed as an extension of the books and articles on and about amateur astronomy authored by Phil Harrington.  Topics cover choosing and using astronomical equipment, observing selected sky targets, information on solar and lunar eclipses, and much more.   Here, you will find updates, excerpts, corrections, and additional material  available for each title listed below.  Click on a book cover to enter that portion of the site or use the site's search engine to find what you are looking for. This site is also home to ObservingSites.com, the award-winning listing of publicly accessible observing sites in North America.  You'll find more information below.  And if you know of an observing site that you would like included in the directory, click here to submit a description. For those interested in fighting the good fight against light pollution, the full text of Phil's Master's thesis that studied the design of a more energy-efficient, less obtrusive outdoor lighting system from an environmental/energy management perspective is available for free download.  It just might help someone convince the elected officials at City Hall that better lighting will actually save money, which is an important consideration to their constituents.  Additional information regarding light pollution is available from the light pollution page. Finally, you are invited to subscribe to Star Ware News, designed to keep readers up to date with the latest updates in astronomical equipment.  Looking to talk about telescopes?  Then considering joining the Talking Telescopes discussion group, with more than 7,000 other amateur astronomers from around the world.  Of course, there's no charge or obligation of any kind with either of these services. Whether you're new to the science and hobby of astronomy or an old hand, you'll find something here for you.  And if you have a question regarding one of Phil's books or articles, click here to send it directly to Phil. Programming note: Phil returns to Slooh*Radio on Sunday, September 14 at 9:00 PM eastern time (01:00 UT, September 15) with his program "Phil Harrington's Star Watch."  Click here for more information!

Star Ware	Star Watch	Touring the Universe Through Binoculars	Illustrated Timeline of the Universe
The Space Shuttle: A Photographic History	Eclipse!	The Deep Sky: An Introduction	Astronomy For All Ages

ObservingSites.com	Star Watcher Observatory	Light pollution resources