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https://www.popularastronomyclub.org/astronomy-links
The Popular Astronomy Club's curated links page connects visitors to a rich collection of astronomy resources, from NASA and Sky & Telescope to local observing groups like the Quad Cities Astronomical Society and Niabi Zoo monthly stargazing events. A helpful hub for amateur astronomers in the Midwest, it gathers tools for sky charts, ISS pass predictions, lunar atlases, dark sky advocacy, and more.
https://beetlecraft.neocities.org/
Beetlecraft is a charming personal site by Ace, a self-described bug enthusiast who shares their love of insects, nature, bone mounting, and art through a whimsical hand-crafted aesthetic. Visitors can explore a bugs page featuring finds like the Duckbilled Beetle, an art gallery, a curios section, and a blog with guides to activities like bone mounting.
https://n3wnb.tripod.com/
Tim Ingram (N3WNB) of Corry, PA built this ham radio page featuring a callsign lookup tool and a curated collection of links to resources like the ARRL, QRZ, and equipment suppliers. The site also highlights his Yaesu FT-847 rig and includes a local hams email list, giving it a personal community flavor alongside the standard reference links.
https://hamfest.org/
The Huntsville Hamfest is one of the longest-running amateur radio events in the United States, held annually since 1954 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. In 2026 it will host the ARRL National Convention, featuring a dealer show, flea market, forums, licensing opportunities, and activities for the whole family.
http://lists.contesting.com/_3830
The 3830 mailing list archives preserve decades of amateur radio contesting discussion, spanning from 1996 through 2023. Operators and contesters can browse monthly threads or search the full archive to find score postings, contest strategies, and community conversation going back nearly 30 years.
https://rarchams.org/wp
The Rochester Amateur Radio Club (RARC) is an ARRL-affiliated nonprofit based in Rochester, Minnesota, dedicated to advancing amateur radio knowledge and providing public service support to the local community. The site features club meeting minutes going back to 2019, ARES emergency communications resources, Skywarn weather dashboards, repeater information, and a regularly published newsletter called the Hamster.
http://messier.seds.org/
The SEDS Messier Database is a comprehensive reference for all 110 objects in Charles Messier's famous catalog of nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies, compiled by the French astronomer between 1758 and 1782. Visitors can browse detailed entries with images, follow Messier Marathon news and results, and explore deep sky objects organized by type, making this a go-to resource for amateur astronomers worldwide.
https://meteor.geol.iastate.edu/~jdduda/chasing/chasing.html
Jeff Duda, a geology student turned meteorology researcher, chronicles a decade of storm chasing with detailed chase accounts, busts, and lifetime statistics including 71 tornadoes over 111 chases and 52,000+ miles. Each year from 2008 to 2017 has its own dedicated page, making this a substantial firsthand log of severe weather pursuit across the Great Plains and Midwest.
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://nd6t.com/
ND6T's site is a hands-on collection of simple amateur radio projects covering antennas, BITX transceivers, Microchip PIC gadgets, and test equipment tips. It's a practical resource for ham radio hobbyists looking for accessible DIY electronics builds with real-world workbench guidance.