Resources
What's Happening at Knightware (Blog)
Topics include astronomy, observing, software development and more. The blog is updated monthly. Click here to visit the Blog
White Papers
The following white papers explore various topics in depth.
Topics Specific to Deep-Sky Planner |
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| Are you confused about orbital elements? Do you need to know how to use them to produce accurate comet and minor planet data with Deep-Sky Planner? This paper takes you through the process and explains the hows and whys. | About Orbital Elements: Planning to Observe Comets and Minor Planets with Deep-Sky Planner |
Topics Related to General Astronomy |
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| Understand the safety issues related to using green laser pointers in astronomy. Includes FAA study results. | The Safety of Green Lasers Pointers |
| A discussion of how and why to log your observations. This article was written by Canadian amateur Paul Markov and appeared in the July 2007 issue of Sky & Telescope magazine. | Observing Log Books: How and Why |