Astronomy | Information, Reference, & Online Resources
Absolute Astronomy
Images, almanac, planetary data, biographies of famous astronomers and history.
Alexei V. Filippenko
Astronomer at the University of California, Berkeley Astronomy Department
Apparent Disk of Solar System Objects
Online tool from the U.S. Naval Observatory that will generate an image/map of the apparent disk of a selected solar system object based on your input parameters.
Ask an Astronomer
Questions answered by graduate students, including a question and answer archive, information on the solar system, the universe, SETI, observational astronomy, careers and history.
Astronomical Almanac
Contains a wide variety of both technical and general astronomical information. The book is a worldwide resource for fundamental astronomical data.
Astronomy Online
Extensive reference for astronomy including observation, the solar system, stars, our galaxy, cosmology, astrobiology, exoplanets, and astrophotography. Also features forums for discussion.
Astronomy Portal | Wikipedia
Special portal section at Wikipedia on astronomy including reference information, data, articles, photos, and news.
Astronomy.com
News, star charts, constellations and articles from the publishers of Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy Forums: Reader Discussion Forums
Discussion forums on observing, imaging, equipment, news, and other topics from Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy Now
Website of the UK's best selling Astronomy Magazine. News, Articles, pictures and exploration information.
Black Holes
Article about Black Holes at Physics Planet.
Cool Cosmos
Extensive information, images, video, tutorials and reference about infrared astronomy and the IPAC mission.
Google Earth | Mars | Moon
Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others.
HubbleSite Gallery
Hubble Discoveries, Pictures and photo archives, press releases, & the telescope.
Molecular Astrophysics Introduction
Descriptive page that outlines the main ideas and tools used in molecular astrophysics and spectroscopy and the measurement of molecules in space.
NASA Astrobiology
The latest developments, ideas, and media related to astrobiology and life in the universe from NASA.
NASA Multimedia
Photo galleries, videos, podcasts & blogs at NASA.
New Mars Forums
Discussion forums specifically for Mars enthusiasts!
SkyView: The Internet's Virtual Telescope
SkyView is a Virtual Observatory on the Net generating images of any part of the sky at wavelengths in all regimes from Radio to Gamma-Ray.
Space Calendar at JPL
The Space Calendar is a very comprehensive online calendar of everything going on in space and with NASA.
Space.com
Complete resource for news, information, events, and photos on Space!
Space Today Online
Covering Space from Earth to the edge of the Universe!
Solar System Portal | Wikipedia
Special portal section at Wikipedia on the solar system including reference information, data, articles, photos, and news.
The Nine Planets
Overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets, moons and other objects in our solar system.
World Wide Telescope
Enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope, bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world. Experience narrated guided tours from astronomers and educators featuring interesting places in the sky
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