A brief description of the professional organizations that support the work of astronomers in North America and worldwide.

A brief description of the process used to allocate telescope time to professional astronomers interested in addressing scientific questions.

A brief description of how astronomers disseminate their research results to other scientists.

A brief description of how we quantify the amount of metals in a star, i.e. how much of the star is composed of elements heavier than Helium, using a logarithmic quantity designated as Fe over H, or simply [Fe/H].

A brief description of light pollution and why astronomers are so concerned about its effects on the brightness of the night sky.

A brief treatment of the limitations of science as pertains to seeking the truth in other areas outside of the natural world.

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Virgo.

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Ursa Major.

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Tucana.

A brief description of the notable celestial objects located in the constellation of Triangulum.