Astronomy is the branch of science that deals with space. (Study of the properties of objects beyond the earth's atmosphere.)
44 Closest Stars and How They Compare to Our SunReally cool infographic illustrating size and luminosity, among other comparisons, of the 44 closest stars to Earth. Shout out to Hannah for submitting this link - thank you Hannah!!!
Amateur Astronomy at HomeGood information about amateur astronomy with links to more similar sites. Shout out to Jade for submitting this link - thank you Jade!!!
The Anglo-Australian ObservatoryThis site has information for professional and amateur astronomers alike.
There are images, astronomical database links, information about library resources, and other general information regarding the Observatory at Siding Spring in northwest NSW, Australia.
Astronomy.comGood site filled with fun facts, news, astronomy picture of the day, hobby tips, telescope buyers guide, and more. There's also a spot to look at "Tonight's Sky" as well as "Astro for Kids."
Astronomy: Computer Software Games for KidsGood information about astronomy with a guide to several astronomy-themed online games. Shout out to Trevor for submitting this link - thank you Trevor!!!
Astronomy Guide 2020Comprehensive guide by Lisa for people starting to learn about astronomy. Shout out to Lisa for submitting this link - thank you!!!
Astronomy GuideGuide to all you need to know about astronomy, including basics, equipment, more about the moon, stars and planets, and space exploration. The guide also provides a nice summary at the end of all of the links discussed within the guide - super helpful!. Shout out to Louise and her nephew for submitting this link - thank you!!!
Astronomy Picture of the DayNASA site with a different picture each day and a corresponding explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Backyard Astronomy BasicsBeginners guide to astronomy. Shout out to Peyton for submitting this link - thank you Peyton!!!
Bad AstronomyThis site is run by a teacher, who feels compelled to counteract all the misinformation circulated about astronomy, whether by Hollywood or just plain word-of-mouth. Many movie reviews illuminate these errors...
Beginners Backyard Astronomy BasicsGreat guide for a complete beginner or a parent looking to teach their children a new hobby. Includes stargazing tips, binocular and telescope guides, and loads of links to great resources. Shout out to John for submitting this link to his recently published article on a new blog - thank you John and good luck with your blog!!!
Constellations MythologyList of constellations, how they were named and how to locate them. Site submitted by Tina. Thank you, Tina!
Guide to Backyard AstronomyThis guide has links to general information, the history of astronomy, equipment needed for amateur astronomy, along with guides to stars, constellations and planets. Shout out to James for submitting this link - thank you James!!!.
Light PollutionGreat article from darksky.org describing light pollution and how to reduce its negative impact, including how to become a citizen scientist and help measure light pollution.
Rock'n'Roll Minor PlanetsA description of minor planets that have been named after contemporary musicians.
SETI Program
Here are a couple of sites related to the SETI program:
The SETI InstituteHomepage of the SETI Institute, "an institutional home for scientific and educational projects relevant to the nature, distribution, and prevalence of life in the universe."
SETI at the University of CaliforniaSETI programs operating at U.C. Berkeley, including SERENDIP (a sky survey using the world's largest radio telescope), Optical SETI (searching for pulse of light instead of radio signals), and Southern SETI (another sky search, but one done in Australia).
Space Elevators and AstronomyInformation on astronomy, the proposed space elevator, the future of space travel and more! Site submitted by Amelia. Thank you, Amelia!
Space-TalkA message board for astronomy and space topics. Search the forum for past topics or ask a question of your own.
Space Telescope Science InstituteCool images (from the Hubble!), general astronomy information for professionals and amateurs, and some nifty web-based activities in "Amazing Space", including "The Truth about Black Holes", "Galaxy Galore"," Hubble Deep Field Academy" and more!
Space: The Best Games & ResourcesA collection of educational space games and space vocabulary. Site submitted by Katie. Thank you, Katie!
Top Astronomy NASA Photos of All TimeMost interesting moments in the history of NASA and links to all astronauts' biographies from the NASA website. Site submitted by James. Thank you, James!
Top 25 Public ObservatoriesList of the top 25 public observatories in the United States, organized by state. Site submitted by James. Thank you, James!
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