Astronomy & Space
396 sites
http://newastro.com/
Ron Wodaski's companion site to his book 'The New Astronomy' offers a comprehensive online guide to CCD astrophotography, covering everything from focusing and exposure to advanced image processing. With ten full chapters available online by subscription, plus sample content and a community discussion group, it serves as a practical resource for beginner and intermediate amateur astronomers.
http://collectspace.com/news/news-061209a.html
CollectSPACE covers space history news and milestones, including this detailed article tracking which astronaut became the 500th person to fly into space during the STS-127 shuttle mission in 2009. The site provides a comprehensive numbered list of all 500 spacefarers up to that point, mission by mission, making it a valuable reference for space history enthusiasts.
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.
http://telescope.livjm.ac.uk/
The official homepage of the Liverpool Telescope, a 2.0 metre fully robotic observatory on the Canary Island of La Palma, owned and operated by Liverpool John Moores University. Visitors can find technical guidance on applying for observing time, access data archives, browse recent astronomical discoveries, and follow live telescope status updates.
http://robgendlerastropics.com/
Robert Gendler's astrophotography site showcases a stunning image gallery of astronomical objects alongside essays on 140 popular celestial subjects and a beginner's astronomy primer. The site also features technical articles on advanced imaging techniques like hydrogen alpha color imaging and Photoshop mosaics, plus information about Gendler's published books on astronomy.
https://umbra.nascom.nasa.gov/eclipse/980226/text/filter-sources.html
Part of NASA Reference Publication 1383, this page provides a curated list of U.S. vendors selling mylar and glass solar filters safe for eclipse and solar viewing with or without a telescope. It includes contact details for well-known optics companies like Celestron, Meade, and Orion, making it a practical companion resource for amateur astronomers preparing for solar observation.
http://yearinspace.com/the-week-in-space
The Year In Space is a weekly online calendar that highlights space history, sky events, and astronomical milestones, pairing each entry with detailed write-ups and NASA imagery. Each week features a featured topic such as the discovery of Ceres or the Cassini mission, alongside a day-by-day calendar of notable birthdays, launches, and celestial events.
http://learningastronomy.com/
LearningAstronomy.com appears to be an educational resource focused on astronomy, though the page content is extremely sparse with only a single image loaded. The domain name strongly suggests a site aimed at introducing beginners to astronomy concepts and space science.
https://astronomyclub.org/share/links.htm
A curated links directory from an astronomy club, organizing resources into categories covering amateur astronomy groups across the southern US, national organizations, NASA resources, observatories, and telescoping guides. It serves as a handy launchpad for stargazers at any level, connecting visitors to everything from local star parties to Hubble gallery images.
http://astrochemistry.eu/
Astrochemistry.eu, maintained by Guido W. Fuchs, serves as a collaborative hub for researchers in astrophysics and astrochemistry, covering observational, laboratory, and theoretical investigations of interstellar chemistry. Visitors can find featured news on prize-winning discoveries, upcoming conferences, job opportunities, and curated links to major databases, journals, and research networks worldwide.