Astronomy & Space
396 sites
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://spacewatch.lpl.arizona.edu/fmo-project/overview
The SPACEWATCH® FMO Project, run by the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, documents the detection of Fast Moving Objects, which are near-Earth asteroids passing so close that they appear as light trails in telescope imagery. The site explains the science behind close-approach asteroid detection, shares discovery images, and describes the citizen participation program that once helped identify faint FMOs.
https://centexastronomy.org/
The Central Texas Astronomical Society operates Meyer Observatory and the Turner Research Station near Clifton, Texas, hosting public open houses and member star parties with large-aperture telescopes. Their mission spans stargazing outreach, astrophotography, astronomy education, and research for both newcomers and experienced observers in the Central Texas region.
http://skytour.homestead.com/
Wes's astronomy hub, active since 1995, offers a rich collection of observing logs, sketch galleries, comet documentation, meteor shower reports, and essays drawn from decades of visual astronomy with a 10-inch Dobsonian telescope. Highlights include extensive Oregon Star Party trip reports spanning nearly two decades, comet scrapbooks for Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake, and thoughtful amateur astronomy essays that range from beginner telescope guides to celestial measurement explanations.
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.
https://nineplanets.org/amateur-astronomical-observatories
The Nine Planets hosts a curated list of amateur astronomical observatories built by individual hobbyists, compiled by the site owner during research for their own backyard observatory project. Visitors will find practical inspiration and design ideas ranging from simple roll-off roof builds to more complex dome structures, all set within a broader astronomy reference site covering planets, stars, comets, and equipment guides.
http://astrophysical.org/
Astrophysical.org is a scientific popularization site run by Istituto Scientia, covering astrophysics and astronomy with sections on stars, magnitude, an online planetarium, and the SAO star catalog. Visitors can explore topics from stellar spectral classification to cosmology, with links to companion site Astrometry.org for celestial mechanics content.
http://feraphotography.com/
Bob and Janice Fera share their passion for astrophotography on this dedicated site showcasing celestial images captured by the husband-and-wife team. Visitors can explore their collection of deep-sky and astronomical photographs, making it a compelling destination for amateur astronomy and night-sky imaging enthusiasts.
https://projectpluto.com/
Project Pluto offers a suite of astronomical software tools for both amateur and professional astronomers, including the well-known Find_Orb orbit determination software, Sat_ID for identifying artificial satellites, and the Guide star charting DVD. The site provides free online versions of many tools alongside downloadable software, C/C++ source code, and reference resources like lunar phase calendars and asteroid observer tools.
https://mvas-ny.org/
The Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society (MVAS) has been connecting amateur astronomers in Central New York since 1989, offering public stargazing events, monthly meetings, and access to the Barton-Brown Observatory. The site includes astro photos, beginner tips, a newsletter archive, and a full schedule of club events and star parties for members and the public alike.