Astronomy & Space
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http://astronautica.com/owds.html
Other Worlds, Distant Suns, maintained by Garber Astronautics, is a detailed catalog of extrasolar planets featuring individual pages for dozens of star systems like 51 Pegasi, Gliese 876, and upsilon Andromedae. The site stands out for its interactive VRML 3D visualizations of extrasolar systems, observing guides for both celestial hemispheres, and curated links to leading researchers like Geoff Marcy and Jean Schneider.
https://john.pane.net/
John Pane is a Ph.D. computer scientist and senior researcher at RAND Corporation whose homepage highlights his work in education technology and personalized learning. A standout feature is his astrophotography gallery, showcasing personal photos of stars, nebulae, comets, and a solar eclipse, which gives the site a compelling scientific hobby dimension.
https://minnesotasky.tripod.com/
The Steele County Astronomical Society (SCAS) is an Owatonna, Minnesota-based astronomy club affiliated with the Astronomical League, organizing events like Messier Marathons, park viewing nights, and observatory tours. The site lists the club's annual schedule, membership information, and links to the Owatonna Clear Dark Sky Report for planning observation sessions.
http://kellysky.net/
Al Kelly's dedicated astrophotography site showcases stunning CCD images of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and solar system objects captured with equipment including a Celestron CGE 1400 telescope and Orion Parsec 8300C camera. Beyond the image galleries, the site offers a CCD instruction manual, a G2V color calibration article, and links to fellow astrophotographers, making it a valuable resource for amateur astronomers interested in CCD imaging.
http://astrosurf.com/cidadao
António Cidadão's dedicated astronomy site showcases years of lunar and planetary observation from Carcavelos, Portugal, featuring CCD imaging of the Moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn captured with a 14-inch SCT telescope. The site includes detailed imaging guides covering super-resolution techniques, tri-colour imaging, limb darkening correction, time-lapse animations, and a Moon-Light Atlas reference, making it a rich resource for amateur planetary imagers.
http://nhastro.com/
The New Hampshire Astronomical Society is a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to public astronomy education through skywatches, club meetings, and outreach to schools and libraries across New Hampshire. Visitors can find upcoming observing events, solar and lunar data, a telescope lending program, and resources for amateur astronomers throughout the region.
https://grace.umd.edu/~tlaloc/archastro
The official web presence of the Center for Archaeoastronomy, a professional research organization founded at the University of Maryland in 1978, dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of astronomy in ancient and indigenous cultures. Visitors can explore peer-reviewed publications, newsletters, essays on ethnoastronomy, and learn about ISAAC, the international society promoting archaeoastronomy worldwide.
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.
http://schursastrophotography.com/index.html
Schur's Web Portal is a personal site showcasing the creator's passion for nighttime astrophotography alongside interests in running and paleontology. The astrophotography section appears to be the dominant focus, making this a compelling destination for amateur astronomers and stargazers.
https://skymarvels.com/
SkyMarvels is an astronomy education site that guides visitors through the night sky and solar system using interactive animations, videos, and the free 3-D simulation software Celestia. Covering everything from individual planets and moons to deep-sky objects and the scale of the cosmos, the site offers a genuinely immersive experience suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike.