Astronomy & Space
396 sites
https://astronomy-links.net/lifeonwanderingplanets.html
Clark M. Thomas presents a speculative essay on the possibility of life on wandering planets and dark solar systems, drawing on extremophile biology and decades of independent astronomical thinking. The piece weaves together astrophysics, astrobiology, and theology, touching on exoplanets, Europa, HIV research history, and UFOs as part of the author's idiosyncratic intellectual journey.
http://robgendlerastropics.com/
Robert Gendler's astrophotography site showcases a stunning image gallery of astronomical objects alongside essays on 140 popular celestial subjects and a beginner's astronomy primer. The site also features technical articles on advanced imaging techniques like hydrogen alpha color imaging and Photoshop mosaics, plus information about Gendler's published books on astronomy.
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://capella-observatory.com/
Capella Observatory documents an amateur astronomical observatory situated atop the Kupferberg in Namibia, near Windhoek, offering a rare southern-hemisphere observing perspective. The site features astrophotography and deep sky observations including nebulae, globular clusters, and open star clusters captured with a 60cm telescope.
https://nrao.edu/pr/2000/vla20/background
A commemorative background page from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory celebrating the VLA radio telescope's first twenty years of scientific discovery, covering breakthroughs from Mercury's icy poles to gravitational lenses and gamma ray bursts. Packed with links to research highlights, aerial photos, visitor information, and introductory radio astronomy materials, it serves as both a historical record and an educational gateway to one of the world's most powerful telescopes.
http://astronomyboy.com/
Jeff DeTray's AstronomyBoy.com is a rich resource for amateur astronomers covering everything from beginner telescope guides to DIY barn door trackers, homemade eyepieces, and mount repair tutorials. The site features constellation portraits, a deep sky observing list, eclipse photography tips, and detailed walkthroughs of equatorial mount mechanics, all drawn from Jeff's personal experience at his Black Swamp Observatory.
https://www.aosny.org/AOSLinksIndex.htm
The Amateur Observers' Society of New York maintains this comprehensive links directory covering astronomical magazines, podcasts, space agencies, comet and meteor shower resources, astronomy apps, dealers, and member websites. A well-organized gateway for amateur astronomers in the New York area, the page also highlights member-exclusive discounts on publications like Sky and Telescope and Astronomy Magazine.
https://skokievalleyastronomers.org/
The Skokie Valley Astronomers was a beloved Illinois-based amateur astronomy club that ran for over 50 years, hosting public meetings, presentations, and events dedicated to stargazing and sky watching. The site serves as a farewell archive and resource hub, featuring newsletters, images, and links to other local astronomy clubs for members and enthusiasts to continue their passion.
https://rochesterskies.org/
The Rochester Astronomy Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Rochester, Minnesota, offering public night sky viewing events, member resources, and a club forum for amateur astronomers. The site features observing reports, event calendars, member blogs covering topics like Titan shadow transits and comet sightings, and outreach activities at local community events.
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html
The legendary NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day archive is a comprehensive chronological index linking to thousands of daily astronomy images spanning from 1995 to the present, each accompanied by expert explanations written by professional astronomers. Featuring entries on nebulae, planets, eclipses, star clusters, and deep-sky objects, this archive is an endlessly explorable treasure trove for anyone fascinated by the cosmos.