Astronomy & Space
390 sites
https://astronomy-links.net/
Clark M. Thomas of Roanoke, VA has assembled one of the most comprehensive astronomy link directories on the old web, covering everything from cosmology and black holes to amateur CCD imaging and deep sky observing. Alongside the curated links, Clark shares his own original essays on topics ranging from dark matter and primordial black holes to UFO phenomena and climate change, making this both a jumping-off point and a destination in itself.
https://ipac.caltech.edu/2mass/gallery/index.html
The 2MASS Atlas Image Gallery at IPAC (California Institute of Technology) showcases stunning false-color infrared composite images from the Two Micron All Sky Survey, covering everything from solar system objects and nebulae to galaxies and star clusters. Compiled from three infrared wavelength bands mapped to visible colors, this publicly released collection serves as both a scientific resource and a visually compelling window into the infrared universe.
https://www.shreveportastronomy.com/
The official website of the Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society, a non-profit astronomy club active in Louisiana since 1959, offering free public observing nights, access to the historic Shreveport Observatory, and resources covering astrophotography, variable star observation, and more. Visitors can find meeting schedules, membership info, observing certificates, and a curated list of astronomy links ranging from NASA to Sky and Telescope Magazine.
https://fedastro.org.uk/
The Federation of Astronomical Societies is a UK-based umbrella organization connecting amateur astronomy clubs and societies across Britain. It serves as a hub for coordinating events, sharing resources, and supporting the broader community of stargazers and astronomical enthusiasts in the region.
https://asteroidoccultation.com/
Steve Preston's long-running resource provides predictions for asteroid occultation events, listing when asteroids will pass in front of stars as seen from Earth. Covering upcoming events through 2026 with supplementary observation guides and FAQs, it serves as a reference for amateur and professional astronomers tracking these brief but scientifically valuable phenomena.
http://starshadows.com/
Star Shadows Remote Observatory (SSRO) was a cooperative astro-imaging venture cofounded by Rick Gilbert, Jack Harvey, Steve Mandel, and John Pierce, producing deep-sky images from New Mexico and Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile from 2004 to 2018. The archived site offers access to their gallery, equipment details, and documents from over a decade of collaborative astrophotography.
http://starrywonders.com/
Steve Cannistra's StarryWonders is a deep-dive into astrophotography, featuring stunning CCD images of nebulae and galaxies alongside detailed technical guides on subexposure time, binning, CCD cooling analysis, and bicolor Ha/OIII processing. The site is a treasure trove for serious amateur astronomers, combining a rich image gallery with spreadsheets and tutorials that go well beyond typical hobbyist pages.
https://www.saao.ac.za/~wpk/astron.html
A comprehensive curated directory of astronomy links collected from mailing lists like ASTRO and HASTRO-L, covering everything from beginner stargazing tips to telescope making, satellite tracking, and the history of ancient calendars. Hosted on the South African Astronomical Observatory domain, this resource spans hundreds of links organized into detailed categories for amateur and serious astronomers alike.
http://theastropages.com/glossary/index.htm
The @stro Pages is a comprehensive amateur astronomy resource featuring a full A-Z glossary of astronomical terms, astrophotos, articles, and an observer's log focused on the San Diego area. With sections covering telescope making, deep-sky objects, and a local astronomy calendar, it serves as a rich hub for stargazers of all experience levels.
https://mrao.cam.ac.uk/surveys/snrs
Maintained by D. A. Green at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, this is a comprehensive scientific catalogue of 310 known Galactic supernova remnants, updated through October 2024. It includes detailed listings, alternate names, summary data, and links to astrophysics literature via the ADS system, making it an essential reference for researchers and astronomy enthusiasts alike.