Astronomy & Space
396 sites
https://eclipse-chasers.com/
Eclipse Chasers is a dedicated hub for anyone passionate about witnessing total solar eclipses, offering photography tips, safety guides, solar eclipse maps, and an interactive worldwide log where visitors can record and share their own eclipse observations. The site combines practical tools like online calculators with educational content and links to authoritative references, making it a solid starting point for both newcomers and seasoned eclipse travelers.
http://meteorite-identification.com/
Meteorite-identification.com helps enthusiasts and beginners distinguish genuine meteorites from 'meteor-wrongs,' offering identification tests, case studies of misidentified specimens, and commentary on media coverage of meteorite claims. The site also covers meteorite collecting as a hobby, with guidance on buying specimens and evaluating suspect auction listings on eBay.
http://jgiesen.de/welcomeEnglish.htm
A rich hobbyist resource by J. Giesen featuring an extensive collection of Java and JavaScript applets covering astronomy topics like sun and moon phases, planet positions, sundials, Venus transits, and satellite observation. Visitors will also find physics quizzes, chaos and fractal simulations, color theory tools, and links to books and software, making it a deep interactive playground for science enthusiasts.
http://okcastroclub.com/
The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club, founded in 1958, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving amateur astronomers in the Oklahoma City area with star parties, public outreach, an observatory, and the prestigious Okie-Tex Star Party. Members enjoy access to club telescopes, a library, a newsletter called the Gazette, and opportunities to contribute real scientific data to the astronomical community.
https://mm4rk3t.neocities.org/
A minimalist personal page from a creator known as mm4rk3t, built around a Latin aphorism about stars being visible only at night and the sleepless nights that make mathematicians and astronomers. The sparse, cryptic aesthetic and classical quotation give the site an enigmatic, philosophical quality that hints at interests in astronomy and mathematics.
http://brastro.org/
The Baton Rouge Astronomical Society (BRAS) is a Louisiana-based astronomy club founded in 1981, bringing together roughly 95 amateur and experienced stargazers in the greater Baton Rouge area. Visitors can browse monthly observing guides, member astrophotos, a newsletter archive, dark sky advocacy efforts, and information on joining or attending events at the Highland Road Park Observatory.
https://las-skycamp.org/
The LAS Equinox Sky Camp is the UK's largest star party, bringing hundreds of amateur astronomers together for a week of dark-sky observing at Kelling Heath Holiday Park on the North Norfolk coast. The site covers event logistics, pitch booking advice, vendor trade stands, talks, and links to associated astronomy societies and suppliers.
http://panther-observatory.com/
Johannes Schedler's Panther Observatory showcases stunning astrophotography covering the moon, sun, planets, comets, deep sky objects, and constellations, including imaging results from a semi-professional remote observatory at CTIO in Chile. The site also invites visitors to stay at a guest house in Altaussee, Austria, offering dark skies and alpine observing facilities.
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://eaae-astronomy.org/blog
The European Association for Astronomy Education (EAAE) maintains this blog to share the latest astronomical discoveries and news, covering topics like black holes, supernovae, and planetary science. It also promotes educational initiatives such as the annual 'Catch a Star' contest, which encourages young students across Europe to engage with astronomy research.