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Astronomy

  1. Ask an Astronomer
    A variety of sources.
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  2. Astronomy Books, Magazines, Encyclopaedias, … :
  3. Australian Astronomy Sites :
  4. General Astronomy Sites & Portals :
    • A Practical Guide to Astronomy
      Astronomy from Earth Bound through to Satellites. Links to other astronomy sites.
    • AstronomyLINKS
      All things astronomical via a set of directories.
    • Astronomy for Kids !
      Directories on the planets, sky facts, star links, sky maps, puzzles and postcards.
    • Astronomy Resources at STScI
      Data archive, educational activities, picture gallery, software and more.
    • Astroweb
      Worthwhile astronomical starting point for your studies.
    • Bad Astronomy
      Lists mistakes, for both education and enjoyment.
    • Down to Earth Astronomy
      Three areas - General Interest e.g. news centre, new views of the universe, Hubble Gallery; Education and Museum Resources - Amazing Space, Space Science Education Resources; a third section covering links to some of these areas and links in an Education Toolbox.
    • Earth and Sky
      ‘At Earth and Sky, we believe everyone has a "gene" for astronomy. In a better world, we’d all be able to go into our backyards — look up to see the wonders of the universe — and know what we’re seeing !’ Provides assistance to help this.
    • Education and Museum Resources
      [Down-to-Earth Astronomy]
      Astronomy basics, online explorations, online education resources, news, resource directory, links to related areas, source materials, exhibits & shows and an Origins Education Forum.
    • From Stargazers to Starships
      For secondary students. Look at aspects of astronomy, Newton’s Law and related aspects, the work done and being done on space exploration.
    • SDSS SkyServer
      ‘This website presents data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, a project to make a map of the entire universe. We would like to show you the beauty of the universe, and let you share our excitement.’ Use the tools, experiment and discover both astronomy and SDSS.
    • SkyView Virtual Observatory
      ‘SkyView is a Virtual Observatory generating images of any part of the sky at wavelengths from Radio to Gamma-Ray.’
    • Space Telescope Science Institute
      For amateurs and professionals interested in astronomy. News, initiatives, publications, software, photo galleries, educational resources and more. Slow to load.
    • new !WikiSky
      Search the heavens and get information on specific features.
    • Your Sky
      Stars and planets, constellations, moon phases. Done in relation to Greenwich Mean Time so adjust time accordingly.
    • Zoom Astronomy
      ‘Comprehensive online site about space and astronomy. Designed for people of all ages and levels of comprehension.’ Access advanced information via links.
  5. Hubble Space Telescope, The
    The space telescope, photos taken of space and more.
  6. Skymaps :
    • Evening Sky Map
      A Free guide to the evening sky.
      Needs Acrobat Reader.
    • Skymaps
      ‘Free each month The Evening Sky Map — a 2 page monthly guide to the night skies of the northern and southern hemispheres. Each issue contains - detailed sky map, monthly sky calendar, and a list of the best objects to see with binoculars, telescope, or your eyes.
  7. Software :
    • IRIS
      ‘An astronomical images processing software.’ What is extra special is the significant group of tutorials listed at the bottom of the home page to help you maximise its use and benefits.
    • Stellarium Astronomy Software
      ‘Software which renders realistic skies in real time … you really see what you can see with your eyes, binoculars or a small telescope’. For Linux, Mac and Windows. User’s Guide being developed.
    • WorldWide Telescope
      ‘The WorldWide Telescope [WWT] is a Web 2.0 visualization software environment that enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope - bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world for a seamless exploration of the universe.’
  8. Telescopes
    How they work, how to make a working telescope, specific telescopes, general information.

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Space Images

  1. Images from Space :
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  2. Images of Space :
    • AstroMeeting, Welcome to
      By a German who photographs celestial views. Pictures grouped under various headings.
      Beautiful !
    • Lunar Homepages
      Links to lunar images with descriptions of how taken and what they are
    • For other images see the Astronomy section above, and other links on both Space pages.
    • Sun Cam
      Animated View of the Sun covering the most recent 48 hour period.
    • Sun Cam
      From the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory. ‘Available as both MPEG and animated GIF movies. The movies are updated every hour.’

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General Information

  1. Australian Space Information
    Astronomy, space research, space telescopes and more.
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  2. General Space Sites & Portals :
    • All About Space
      Planets, solar system, astronomical dictionary, small space objects, miscellaneous topics and activities.
    • Astrobiology Web, The
      From ‘What is an Astrobiologist ?’ to ‘Radiation Resistance’.
    • Auroras - Paintings in the Sky
      What causes auroras, where you see them and links to aurora sites. Teacher section on using the information in science.
    • explorezone.com
      Animated presentations covering earth and space.
    • Sky and Telescope
      News, breaking stories, ‘observe’, resources, ‘how to’ do things, even buy from the shop.
    • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
      One of, if not, the best. General and educational information and resources.
    • Space Audio
      Original space audio, also musical forms created from them.
    • Space - Top Links
      Links, some annotated, in directories.
    • Starchild
      Interactive process to explore the solar system and universe while learning about space and space science. Enjoyable.
    • What is a Moon ?
      ‘Interviews with moon hunters and top theorists reveal that the definition of a moon is not clear and that there has been almost no discussion, professional or casual, about whether there should be any lower size limits set to separate real moons from miniature imposters.’
  3. NASA
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration sites covering space, space exploration & information. Included here, irrespective of the topic.
  4. News
    Access space news and information.
  5. Other Space Agencies :
  6. Software :
  7. Space Engines and Other Hardware
    Jet engines, ramjets, rockets, space shuttles and more.

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