Astronomy & Space
396 sites
https://briankoberlein.com/
Brian Koberlein is an astrophysicist and author who writes accessible, research-based blog posts covering topics like black holes, dark matter, solar flares, and planetary formation. The site serves as a hub for his ongoing science communication work, with an archive of posts and a newsletter for readers who want regular cosmic updates.
https://radiojove.gsfc.nasa.gov/library/newsletters/2008Dec
The December 2008 issue of The JOVE Bulletin covers NASA's Radio JOVE Project, a program enabling students and educators to build simple radio telescopes and observe solar and planetary radio emissions. Highlights include field reports of Jupiter radio storm observations, a gallery of radio spectrograms, and news about Radio-SkyPipe 2 software for amateur radio astronomy.
https://drisc.io/
Drisc.io is a personal blog and journal by a tech-minded creator who covers topics ranging from space exploration (KSC visits, Crew-12) to Apple ecosystem projects like iPadtop setups and a menu bar app called Peak Streak. The mix of journal entries, blog posts, and a wiki makes it a compact but genuine slice of one person's geeky interests and creative projects.
https://skokievalleyastronomers.org/
The Skokie Valley Astronomers was a beloved Illinois-based amateur astronomy club that ran for over 50 years, hosting public meetings, presentations, and events dedicated to stargazing and sky watching. The site serves as a farewell archive and resource hub, featuring newsletters, images, and links to other local astronomy clubs for members and enthusiasts to continue their passion.
http://spaceshipone.airshowjournal.com/2004
Fred Bruenjes documents his firsthand experience photographing the historic June 21, 2004 launch of SpaceShipOne, the first privately funded spacecraft to reach space, at Mojave Airport. The site is part of a larger airshow journal covering dozens of air shows across California and beyond, featuring hundreds of original photos from events ranging from Miramar to Oshkosh.
https://oklo.org/
Oklo, written by Greg, is a long-running science blog that explores astrophysics, cosmology, and cutting-edge topics like interstellar objects, exoplanets, and the physics of computation. Posts blend deep technical thinking with wide-ranging curiosity, touching on thermodynamics, AI, and space science in a way that rewards careful reading.
https://astronomy-links.net/MarsColonies.html
Clark M. Thomas presents a critical essay arguing against the viability and ethics of Mars colonization, countering popular arguments with Malthusian population theory and opportunity cost reasoning. The piece challenges billionaire-backed space colony fantasies by urging focus on Earth's existing ecological and humanitarian crises instead.
https://thespacewriter.com/wp
The Spacewriter's Ramblings is the astronomy blog of C.C. Petersen, a science writer who covers space exploration, cosmology, black holes, galaxies, and missions like New Horizons with nearly 900 posts of accumulated content. From stargazing tips to in-depth commentary on NASA controversies, this site blends accessible writing with genuine scientific enthusiasm and a contributor role at Universe Today.
http://jgiesen.de/astro/english.htm
Created by J. Giesen, this rich astronomy resource features interactive Java applets for computing solar and lunar positions, planetary visibility, eclipses, sunrise/sunset tables, and much more. Standout features include a top-rated GeoAstro Applet Collection, detailed coverage of the Venus transits and Mars oppositions, and tutorials on astrophysics topics like stellar formation and the Saros cycle.
https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10
Hosted by Florida State University's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, this interactive tutorial takes visitors on a visual journey from 10 million light-years away down to the subatomic level in successive powers of ten. The experience moves through galaxies, the solar system, Earth, a leaf, its cells, DNA, and finally protons and electrons, making the concept of scale tangible and awe-inspiring.