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Astronomy, The Study of our
Universe
Where we have
been......Where we are......and Where we will be.
Listed below is a small part of the science
used to study the sky.
- Astronomy.com
Astronomy magazine online. Astronomy is the most widely read English-language
magazine for astronomy enthusiasts.
- Astronomy
Digest A great E-zine on Astronomy. Packed full of news
and information.
- Astronomy.net
Astronomy resources, searchable forums and searchable lists
of organizations providing astronomy services.
- Astronomy
Now Magazine (U.K.) Astronomy Now is the UK's best-selling
monthly astronomy magazine and its web site is one of the most
popular online sources of information on astronomy and space.
- HST
Greatest Hits Some of the best images from the Hubble
Space Telescope. The photo Gallery is loaded with images from
1990-1995.
- HST
Observations The newest observation that are being made
by the Hubble Space Telescope are placed here.
- HubbleSite
Great images and great news from the Hubble Space telescope.Edu-Space,
Sci-Tech, News, Views and more.
- The International
Astronomical Union The International Astronomical Union
(IAU) was founded in 1919. Its mission is to promote and safeguard
the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international
cooperation.
- International
Dark-Sky Association The IDA is a nonprofit, membership-based
organization. IDA's goal is to be effective -- through education
about (a) the value and effectiveness of quality nighttime lighting
and (b) of the solutions to the problems -- in stopping the adverse
environmental impact of light pollution and space debris.
- KidsAstronomy
Kids need the knowledge that this web site has to offer. It's
loaded full of Astronomy information which is on a basic level
for kids of all ages. They also offer online Astronomy courses
for kids.
- The
Messier Catalog A list of all the Messier objects including
images of them, where to find them and more. This is a great resource
for all amateur Astronomers.
- Mount
Wilson Observatory Much of our understanding of the Universe
came from research done at this facility. Located just outside
Pasadena, California, in the San Gabriel Mountains, the Observatory
has a heritage of major contributions dating from the beginning
of this century, and continues to remain at the forefront of observational
astronomy and astrophysics.
- The
Nasa Planetary Photojournal This service, developed as
a collaboration between NASA's Planetary Data System Imaging Node,
the Solar System Visualization Project,and JPL's Media Relations
Office, is designed to provide you with easy access to the publicly
released images from various Solar System exploration programs.
- Nasa Quest
Meet NASA people! The Internet is more than a library, a TV or
a pathway to passive information. One of its most exciting uses
is as a tool for communication. Online at NASA Quest you can meet
scientists, engineers, technicians and other diverse NASA professionals.
- The
Nine Planets This is an overview of the history, mythology,
and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons
in our solar system.
- Nova
Graphics The world's first and largest gallery devoted
to space art.
- The
Space Place An awesome place setup by JPL for KIDS. They
can make Space things, do Space things and more.
- Students for
the Exploration and Development of Space SEDS is an independent,
student-based organization which promotes the exploration and
development of space. SEDS pursues this mission by educating people
about the benefits of space, by supporting a network of interested
students, by providing an opportunity for members to develop their
leadership skills, and inspiring people through our involvement
in space-related projects.
- Sky and
Telescope Sky and Telescope magazine online. A great place
for the latest technical issues which Astronomers are facing.
- The United
States Naval Observatory Its mission is to determine the
positions and motions of celestial objects, to provide astronomical
data, to measure the Earth's rotation and to maintain the Master
Clock for the United States.
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