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https://astronomy-links.net/wimps.html
Clark M. Thomas presents a provocative essay arguing that WIMPs and Higgs bosons are not fundamental particles, advocating instead for a graviton-based understanding of dark matter and dark energy. The piece blends cosmology, philosophy, and physics speculation in a style that challenges mainstream scientific consensus on the composition of the universe.
https://nineplanets.org/amateur-astronomical-observatories
The Nine Planets hosts a curated list of amateur astronomical observatories built by individual hobbyists, compiled by the site owner during research for their own backyard observatory project. Visitors will find practical inspiration and design ideas ranging from simple roll-off roof builds to more complex dome structures, all set within a broader astronomy reference site covering planets, stars, comets, and equipment guides.
https://www.qsl.net/ecara
ECARA appears to be an amateur radio club or organization hosted on QSL.net, the well-known hosting platform dedicated to ham radio operators and groups. The directory index suggests a collection of club files and resources, likely including meeting info, member details, or radio-related documents.
https://starinabox.net/
Star in a Box is an interactive educational tool from Las Cumbres Observatory that lets you animate and explore the full lifecycle of stars across a range of solar masses using the famous Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. Visitors can watch how a star's brightness, size, surface temperature, and mass evolve over billions of years, with downloadable data tables for independent investigation.
https://f4iha.fr/
The blog of Olivier (F4IHA), a French amateur radio enthusiast who documents his homebrew radio projects including low-power QRPP transmitters, VFOs, antenna tuners, and fox-hunting modules built with Arduinos and components costing under 30 euros. Posts cover schematics, PCB design in KiCad, measurements, and hands-on construction with detailed technical write-ups that make it a great resource for DIY radio builders.
http://xastir.org/index.php/Main_Page
XastirWiki is the documentation hub for Xastir, an open-source APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) client that provides mapping, tracking, messaging, weather alerts, and Search & Rescue features over amateur radio and the internet. Built by contributors worldwide and licensed under the GNU GPL, Xastir supports multiple platforms and is a feature-rich tool for ham radio operators who rely on real-time digital packet reporting.
https://qsl.net/ucc
The Ukrainian Contest Club (UCC) is a ham radio organization dedicated to amateur radio contesting in Ukraine, with a notable HamFest event from 2002. The site uses a frames-based navigation system typical of early 2000s web design, suggesting a club hub with member resources and contest information.
https://astromag.co.uk/
AstroMag is an informational astronomy website covering celestial bodies, space weather, gamma-ray bursts, eclipses, and deep-space phenomena in accessible language for general readers. Articles span topics from Jupiter's moons to the Kuiper Belt, making complex astronomical concepts approachable without requiring a scientific background.
https://vcas.org/
The Ventura County Astronomical Society (VCAS) brings together stargazers of all ages in the Thousand Oaks, California area through monthly lectures, star parties, Messier marathons, and community outreach events. Members enjoy access to loaned telescopes, remote viewing field trips, and a quarterly astronomy magazine, making this a rich hub for both beginner and experienced amateur astronomers.
https://do1mj.de/
Marc, callsign DO1MJ, documents his amateur radio journey after earning his license in January 2022, with a strong focus on SOTA (Summits on the Air) activations across Germany, Slovenia, and beyond. Posts cover field equipment, Yaesu radio tips, mountain hikes combined with radio activations, and practical techniques for lightweight portable operating.