Astronomy & Space
396 sites
http://midlandsastronomyclub.org/
The Midlands Astronomy Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Columbia, South Carolina, bringing together amateur astronomers for regular meetings, dark-sky observing sessions, astrophotography, and community outreach. The site features a meeting calendar, DIY projects, a member gallery, moon phase tools, and links to affiliated regional astronomy clubs across South Carolina.
https://lavcastrogroup.org/planetariumshowsched.htm
The LAVC Astronomy Group's planetarium schedule page lists public show dates for Spring 2020, covering topics like the search for extraterrestrial life, black holes, and spring constellations. Each event is held at the campus observatory and includes telescope viewing through a Celestron 16-inch instrument after the show, making it a hands-on community astronomy experience.
https://costajulio.tripod.com//cv/astronomy.htm
Julio Costa shares his lifelong passion for amateur stargazing, recounting memorable early encounters with telescopes and the purchase of a Celestron 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector. The page includes personal photos of the moon and Jupiter with its moons, accompanied by warm, humorous writing about the joys and quirks of backyard astronomy.
https://joshworth.com/dev/pixelspace/pixelspace_solarsystem.html
Created by Josh Worth, this site presents a scale model of the solar system where the Moon is reduced to a single pixel, requiring visitors to scroll endlessly through vast empty space to appreciate the true distances between planets. The experience is both humbling and educational, with witty commentary along the way and the ability to toggle between kilometers, miles, AU, and other quirky units of measurement.
https://cosmotography.com/images/rc.html
R. Jay GaBany's Blackbird Observatory page details the technical setup behind his acclaimed astrophotography work, including a half-meter Ritchey-Chretien telescope, professional CCD cameras, and two remote observatory locations in New Mexico and the California Sierra Nevada. The site is a fascinating window into serious amateur deep-sky imaging, covering instrumentation, elevation advantages, and the evolution of the observatory from 2005 through 2014.
https://go-astronomy.com/astro-club-search.htm
GO ASTRONOMY hosts a comprehensive directory of over 600 amateur astronomy clubs across all 50 U.S. states, plus international listings spanning countries from Japan to Germany. Visitors can search by state to find local clubs offering meetings, star parties, viewing nights, and stargazing programs, making it an essential starting point for anyone wanting to connect with fellow astronomers.
https://scopereviews.com/
Ed Ting's telescope review site has been gathering light since 1997, offering one of the most comprehensive collections of telescope reviews on the internet with over 100 scopes evaluated, eyepiece reviews, beginner buying guides, and a telescope rankings matrix. Video reviews, Q&A columns, and feature articles make this a go-to resource for anyone from first-time buyers to seasoned amateur astronomers.
https://casonline.org/
The Calumet Astronomical Society (CAS) maintains this site for their Indiana-based astronomy club, featuring information about the Conway Observatory, a monthly star chart, open house schedules, and meeting details at the Munster Library. Members and stargazers can find membership applications, donation options, and a photo gallery documenting the club's history and activities.
http://setileague.org/
The SETI League is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the privatized electromagnetic search for extraterrestrial intelligence, coordinating amateur radio astronomers worldwide in the hunt for signals from other civilizations. The site offers extensive technical resources covering antennas, receivers, and software, alongside publications, press releases, and the popular "Ask Dr. SETI" column.
http://pretoria-astronomy.co.za/
The Pretoria Centre of the Astronomical Society of Southern Africa serves both amateur and professional astronomers interested in the unique southern hemisphere skies, offering membership, newsletters, observing events, and deep-sky imaging resources. Visitors can find comet reports, lunar eclipse photography, nebula images, telescope-making tips, and guides to the ASSA 100 deep-sky objects list.