Astronomy & Space
396 sites
http://www1.phys.vt.edu/~jhs/astroclb/index2.html
The Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech hosts this homepage for students and enthusiasts interested in stargazing, telescope use, and observing events at the Prices Fork Observatory. Visitors will find meeting schedules, officer contacts, club photos, and a curated set of observing tools including Messier maps and monthly sky charts.
http://okcastroclub.com/
The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club, founded in 1958, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving amateur astronomers in the Oklahoma City area with star parties, public outreach, an observatory, and the prestigious Okie-Tex Star Party. Members enjoy access to club telescopes, a library, a newsletter called the Gazette, and opportunities to contribute real scientific data to the astronomical community.
https://solarviews.com/eng/mars.htm
Calvin J. Hamilton's comprehensive Mars reference page covers everything from the planet's geology and atmosphere to its moons, polar regions, and exploration missions like Viking, Pathfinder, and the Mars Rovers. Packed with images, animations, 3D galleries, and scientific articles, it serves as a deep-dive educational hub for anyone fascinated by the Red Planet.
http://bobsknobs.com/
Bob's Knobs sells specialized collimation thumbscrews that let telescope owners align their Cassegrain and Newtonian telescopes without any tools. The product line covers knobs for popular telescope brands including Losmandy, Celestron, and TeleVue mounts, with custom sizing options and downloadable installation guides.
https://dictionary.obspm.fr/
Created by M. Heydari-Malayeri at the Paris Observatory, this trilingual etymological dictionary covers thousands of astronomy and astrophysics concepts in English, French, and Persian, tracing the roots and definitions of terms from the oldest to the newest. It stands out as a freely accessible, interdisciplinary reference that fills a gap left by conventional astronomical glossaries, with entries organized alphabetically and supplemented by historical and linguistic context.
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://astronomylinks.com/
astronomyLINKS is a comprehensive curated directory of over 1000 astronomy and space-related links organized into categories like astrophotography, black holes, deep-sky objects, telescopes, and astronauts. Running since 2002, it serves as a one-stop portal for amateur and professional astronomers seeking resources, news, software, and community connections from around the world.
http://uacnj.org/
The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) operates multiple observatories at Jenny Jump State Forest and hosts regular public stargazing nights, meteor shower events, and astronomy programs for all ages. The site serves as a hub for member clubs, event scheduling, live sky cameras, newsletter archives, and donation drives for new observatory construction.
https://cosmotography.com/index.html
Cosmotography is the astrophotography showcase of R. Jay Gabany, a 2010 AAS Chambliss Amateur Achievement Award recipient who captures stunning CCD images of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more using high-end telescopes across multiple observatories worldwide. The gallery features meticulously processed multi-exposure color images taken through remotely controlled observatories in California, Kitt Peak Arizona, and Melbourne Australia, making it a remarkable window into deep-sky imaging at the amateur-professional frontier.
http://amesastronomers.org/
The Ames Area Amateur Astronomers (AAAA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 club based in Ames, Iowa, dedicated to sharing the wonders of the night sky through outreach events, club meetings, and the annual Iowa Star Party. Members gain access to a newsletter, astronomy updates, and the club's observatory at McFarland Park, making it a great hub for both beginners and seasoned stargazers in central Iowa.