Astronomy & Space
390 sites
http://sunstarfrance.com/
Olly Penrice runs this site combining a French gite rental property called Les Granges with a serious passion for astrophotography in the dark skies of Provence. Visitors can browse astro imaging galleries, explore local cycling and climbing, and even book a stay at the gite to experience the region firsthand.
http://azastronomy.com/
Richard D. Jacobs, M.D. shares his CCD astrophotography captured from his backyard in Chandler, Arizona, showcasing diffuse nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, planetary nebulae, and solar system objects despite significant light pollution. The site also covers the technical side of amateur CCD imaging including astrometry, spectroscopy, and photometry, making it a useful resource for urban amateur astronomers.
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.
https://background.uchicago.edu/~whu
Wayne Hu is a Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago, and this site serves as his academic hub covering cosmology research including CMB polarization, baryon acoustic oscillations, cosmic shear, and large-scale structure. Visitors will find an impressive collection of tutorials, lecture notes, research codes, publications, and course materials spanning decades of work in theoretical cosmology.
http://phy6.org/stargaze/Sintro.htm
Created by Dr. David P. Stern, 'From Stargazers to Starships' is a comprehensive web-based textbook covering astronomy, Newtonian mechanics, the Sun, and spaceflight at a high school level. The site includes glossaries, timelines, Q&A sections, lesson plans, and supplementary materials for educators, making it a rich self-contained learning resource with a strong historical perspective.
https://bgaac.org/
The Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club is a community astronomy group based in Lexington, Kentucky, that holds monthly meetings and stargazing sessions at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary from March through November. The site offers club news, a beginner's section, a photo gallery, and sky charts for local observers, welcoming families and newcomers to the hobby.
https://thespacewriter.com/wp
The Spacewriter's Ramblings is the astronomy blog of C.C. Petersen, a science writer who covers space exploration, cosmology, black holes, galaxies, and missions like New Horizons with nearly 900 posts of accumulated content. From stargazing tips to in-depth commentary on NASA controversies, this site blends accessible writing with genuine scientific enthusiasm and a contributor role at Universe Today.
https://asnsw.com/
The Astronomical Society of NSW (ASNSW) is a membership-based club for amateur and professional astronomers in New South Wales, Australia, offering meetings, star parties, astroimaging groups, and access to a dedicated dark-sky observing site called Wiruna near Ilford. Members enjoy a monthly journal called UNIVERSE, public outreach events, online learning resources, and coverage of upcoming celestial events including the Total Solar Eclipse of 2028.
https://spacearchive.info/
Space Archive, maintained by Brian Webb since 2000, is a comprehensive regional resource covering space and astronomy for the American Southwest, with a particular focus on Vandenberg Space Force Base rocket and missile launches including schedules, viewing guides, launch history, and multimedia. The site also features astrophotography tips, suburban astronomy guides, dark sky sites, and over two decades of archived space and astronomy news.
https://astronomy-links.net/SETI_Battleship.html
Clark M. Thomas offers a witty essay examining the movie Battleship through the lens of real SETI science, exploring the plausibility and implications of contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. The piece weaves together astronomy, pop culture criticism, and philosophical musings about what our radio and TV signals might reveal to any alien observers.