Use the site http://www.pbs.org/seeinginthedark/ and do the following:

1. view or print "Your Sky Tonight", a chart of any part of the sky,
showing planets, stars, and deep space objects, as seen from
any location and time you wish to set

2. watch introductory "how-to-videos" with Timothy Ferris on getting
started with the hobby of astronomy

3. take a photo of any object in the northern sky using the Seeing in
the Dark Internet Telescope and have it sent to you by e-mail (restricted
to students)

4. read more about the astronomers featured in the show and get
basic background information about the astronomy it covers (including
such topics as planets around other stars, the exploration of Mars, the
spokes in Saturn's rings, and what happened with Pluto)

5. explore a series of class-room tested, hands-on activities for students
in grades 2 through 12, ready for teachers to use (even if they don't
have a strong background in astronomy)

6. browse through a gallery of beautiful color images of the cosmos,
taken by the astronomical photographers who contributed to the show

7. find a star whose light left on its journey toward us in the year you
were born

8. discover some fun projects and games for families who want to do
astronomy together (both indoors and outdoors)

9. watch the special effects videos from Seeing in the Dark on
your computer

10. browse through links to selected web sites for learning more
about astronomy, and for finding an astronomy club near you.

(The web site was made possible through support from the National
Science Foundation.)