Austrinus It is the astronomy site of Farid Char.
This space was inaugurated on 11/25/2000 and its name means “austral” or “from the south” in Latin.

This name serves to better identify the origin of its contents, created from the Southern Hemisphere: 23°39' S and 70°25' W (Antofagasta, Chile).

In astronomy, the name is present in the constellation Pisces Austrinus.


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Farid Char is Austrinus webmaster and amateur astronomer with extensive experience in observation, scientific dissemination and astronomical instrumentation. Author | Blog | Contact
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Software

Here you will find a selection of astronomical software for computers, as well as for mobile devices and PDAs. While some are compatible for all platforms (PC: Windows/Mac/Linux; Smartphones/tablets: Android and iOS; PDA: Palm and Pocket PC), in other cases compatibility is limited. Both free and paid software are included. Astronomical Software for PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) Starry…

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Documentaries

In this section you will find astronomical material in documentary format. Most of the documentaries and series mentioned here are available on DVD and Blu-ray, although some are also shown on cable TV in various countries. Check your TV programming to see if any are currently showing. Documentaries and astronomy series Cosmos…

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Books

In this subsection I list some interesting astronomy books, as a recommendation for amateurs who wish to know bibliographical sources for consultation. The titles published here are mentioned based on my own experience and it cannot be guaranteed that all of them are still valid or available in your country, so in each case...

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Galaxies

A galaxy is a conglomerate of stars, gas clouds and cosmic dust, held together by gravity. Galaxies are formed when gravity begins to interact between large masses that surround space, such as stars, nebulae, asteroids, comets, etc., which creates a unique center of gravity that condenses with gases...

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