Astronomy & Space
396 sites
https://cosmotography.com/index.html
Cosmotography is the astrophotography showcase of R. Jay Gabany, a 2010 AAS Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award recipient who captures stunning CCD images of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more using high-end telescopes across multiple observatories worldwide. The gallery features meticulously processed multi-exposure color images taken through remotely controlled observatories in California, Kitt Peak Arizona, and Melbourne Australia, making it a remarkable window into deep-sky imaging at the amateur-professional frontier.
http://astronom.de/
Sebastian Voltmer's personal astrophotography site showcases stunning images of deep-sky objects, galaxies, nebulae, and planets captured through his telescope. The site blends scientific passion with artistic vision, featuring photos and videos of the cosmos from locations including the French Alps.
http://astronautix.com/
Encyclopedia Astronautica is a massive reference work by Mark Wade covering the complete history of human spaceflight, with over 79,000 pages on rockets, spacecraft, astronauts, cosmonauts, launch sites, and engines from every spacefaring nation. Spanning Soviet secret programs to cancelled American spacecraft, it is one of the most comprehensive space history archives ever assembled on the web.
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.
http://heavens-above.com/
Heavens-Above, developed by Chris Peat, provides real-time satellite tracking and pass predictions customized to your exact location, covering the ISS, Starlink, Hubble, and hundreds of other spacecraft. Beyond satellites, the site offers interactive sky charts, solar eclipse data, comet and asteroid tracking, and deep space mission information, making it an essential tool for backyard astronomers and satellite spotters alike.
https://heavens-above.com/?Lat=35.60
Heavens-Above, developed by Chris Peat, provides real-time satellite tracking and customized astronomical predictions based on your geographic location, including ISS passes, Starlink visibility, and deep space mission data. The site also offers interactive sky charts, solar eclipse information, comet and asteroid tracking, and a full satellite database spanning dozens of spacecraft.
https://flemingastrophotography.com/
Neil Fleming's astrophotography showcase specializes in deep-sky imaging using the Meade DSI CCD camera, capturing galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. The site highlights work done with high-end equipment including an NP-127 refractor and NJP mount, making it a compelling destination for amateur astronomers interested in CCD imaging techniques.
https://britastro.org/useful-links
The British Astronomical Association, supporting amateur astronomers since 1890, maintains this curated directory of useful links covering UK astronomy societies, observing resources, and related organizations. Visitors will find connections to groups like the Society for Popular Astronomy, the Federation of Astronomical Societies, and many more resources spanning the full breadth of amateur astronomy.
http://davidmalin.com/fujii/fujii_index.html
A stunning image gallery showcasing the complete Akira Fujii and David Malin Images (DMI) collection of astrophotography, organized into categories including constellations, Milky Way, star trails, solar eclipses, comets, and aurorae. The collection features wide-field photographs of the southern sky taken from Australian observatories, capturing objects like the Southern Cross, Carina Nebula, and Comet McNaught with remarkable detail.
http://abmedia.com/astro
Chris Cook's extensive astrophotography portfolio spans nearly four decades of celestial imaging, featuring deep sky objects, comets, eclipses, auroras, and stunning nightscape photography captured on both film and digital equipment. With NASA APOD features, astrophotography workshops, and a vast archive organized by technique and subject, this is a remarkable showcase of dedication to the craft.