Science & Nature
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- Amateur Radio (682)
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https://birdlist.org/index.htm
BirdList.org is a comprehensive global reference cataloging over 10,000 bird species across 200 countries, with data coded for abundance, breeding, migration, wintering, and endemic status. Run by professional biologists affiliated with the World Institute for Conservation and Environment, the site also offers bird tour listings for destinations like Peru, Ecuador, Ethiopia, and Uganda, with species lists available in multiple languages.
https://projectpluto.com/
Project Pluto offers a suite of astronomical software tools for both amateur and professional astronomers, including the well-known Find_Orb orbit determination software, Sat_ID for identifying artificial satellites, and the Guide star charting DVD. The site provides free online versions of many tools alongside downloadable software, C/C++ source code, and reference resources like lunar phase calendars and asteroid observer tools.
https://lostartoflogarithms.com/
Charles Petzold's web-book-in-progress explores the history, utility, and mechanics of logarithms, from their origins in 400-year-old mathematical tables to slide rules and spherical trigonometry. With over 30 chapter-length pages covering topics like the Book of Vlacq, log-log scales, and John Napier's life, this is a rich and deeply researched labor of love for math history enthusiasts.
https://qsl.net/we1fly
The Aeronautical Mobile Operators Club, callsign WE1FLY, is dedicated to ham radio operators who take their hobby airborne, earning the nickname 'Flyin' Hams.' The site provides resources on operating amateur radio in aircraft, including links to FAA regulations, QRZ.com profile info, and eQSL lookup for members.
https://aprs.org/
The original home of APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System), a ham radio digital communications protocol developed by Bob Bruninga (WB4APR) that allows operators to share real-time position, weather, messages, and event data over a single national channel. Now maintained for historical purposes, the site archives over two decades of APRS development including presentations, technical guides, satellite projects, and links to balloon launches and digipeater resources.
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.
http://www.seasky.org/
Sea and Sky is a dual-themed educational resource covering both ocean life and the universe, with sections on coral reef creatures, deep sea exploration, saltwater aquariums, constellations, and space exploration timelines. Visitors can browse image galleries, play free sea-themed games, read news headlines, and dive into hundreds of curated links covering marine biology and astronomy alike.
http://skymaps.com/
Skymaps.com, created by Kym Thalassoudis, offers free monthly sky maps and star charts in PDF format to help amateur and professional skywatchers explore constellations, planets, and comets. The site also features a curated store with planispheres, star atlases, telescopes, and astronomy books for all skill levels.
https://midwesternstormtrackers.net/
Midwestern Storm Trackers (MST) is a group dedicated to real-time storm chasing, severe weather reporting, and community weather awareness across the Midwest US. The site features team profiles, chase vehicles, a gallery, videos, and a browse-chases section for following their storm tracking activities.
https://www.qsl.net/o/on6dv/on6dv_hamlinks.htm
ON6DV Daniel's massive ham radio link directory collects nearly 3,900 categorized links covering everything from boat anchors and QRP clubs to DX clusters, SSTV, EME, and repeaters. Maintained weekly, it spans dozens of subcategories and serves as a comprehensive jumping-off point for amateur radio enthusiasts worldwide.