Astronomy & Space
396 sites
http://wikisky.org/
WikiSky.org is an interactive online sky map that lets users explore stars, galaxies, nebulae, and constellations through a virtual telescope interface with support for over 15 languages. The platform combines user-contributed content with professional astronomy data, featuring astro photography, science news, blogs, and a community forum for stargazers worldwide.
http://thehellhole.com/
A detailed German-language educational site covering black holes and singularities, exploring topics from stellar and supermassive black holes to Hawking radiation, mathematical models, and even the theoretical dangers of black holes at CERN. The site draws a fascinating parallel between modern astrophysics and Norse mythology's concept of the Maelstrom, making complex science accessible through storytelling.
https://caacwv.com/
The Central Appalachian Astronomy Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in West Virginia dedicated to promoting amateur astronomy and partnering with local schools and universities. Visitors can learn about the club's 20-foot Ash Dome observatory housing a 16-inch Meade LX200 telescope, upcoming meetings and events, and how to join.
http://laughton.com/paul/rfo/rfo.html
Named in honor of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman, this amateur astronomy site showcases CCD astrophotography of nebulae, planets, and galaxies captured through telescopes ranging from a 4-inch Takahashi to a Celestron C11. Visitors will find detailed equipment reviews, imaging guides, comet and planet sequences, and a rich gallery of deep-sky objects including the Horsehead Nebula, M42, and Hale-Bopp.
http://www.berksastronomy.org/
The Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society (BCAAS) is a Pennsylvania-based astronomy club hosting monthly meetings, star parties, and online AstroHangouts via Zoom for space enthusiasts. The site features clear sky clocks for local observing sites including Pulpit Rock Astronomical Park and Carpenter Observatory, plus a club newsletter called Pegasus.
https://up-ship.com/Book/spaceshipdesign.htm
A work-in-progress book project aimed at giving science fiction authors and scriptwriters the real engineering and physics knowledge needed to design plausible spacecraft. The site outlines chapter topics ranging from propulsion systems and structures to weapons and re-entry, covering everything from chemical rockets to theoretical Alcubierre warp drives.
http://stargazing.net/mas
The Muskegon Astronomical Society is a Michigan-based non-profit astronomy club founded in 1972, with its own multi-building observatory complex and an active membership of stargazers. The site features astrophotography from members including nebulae, auroras, comets, and Saturn, plus comet ephemeris tools, observing links, a club events calendar, and JavaScripts for night sky calculations.
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.
https://lavcastrogroup.org/planetariumshowsched.htm
The LAVC Astronomy Group's planetarium schedule page lists public show dates for Spring 2020, covering topics like the search for extraterrestrial life, black holes, and spring constellations. Each event is held at the campus observatory and includes telescope viewing through a Celestron 16-inch instrument after the show, making it a hands-on community astronomy experience.
https://astrotulsa.com/
The Astronomy Club of Tulsa is a non-profit organization that has been bringing astronomy to Oklahoma residents since 1937, operating its own observatory southwest of Tulsa near Mounds and hosting regular public stargazing events. Visitors can find event schedules, monthly newsletters, sky maps, and resources for both beginners and experienced astronomers.