Websites and resources about Astronomy - Amateur
Amateur Contributions to Science
Amateur Telescope Making
Astrophotography and CCD Imaging
Beginners
Binocular Astronomy
Classifieds
Constellations
Chats and Forums
Deep Sky Observing
Organizations
Product Reviews
Radio Astronomy
Satellites
Sky Calendars
Sky Maps and Atlases
Solar System Observing
Spectroscopy
Star Parties
Telescope Owner Resources
Stargazing Network
Provides free Web-page hosting for amateur astronomers.
http://www.stargazing.net/
Bad Astronomy
Devoted to debunking astronomy myths, misconceptions, and pseudoscience.
http://www.badastronomy.com/
The Astro Pages
Astronomy and space news, links, articles, photos, tutorials, telescope making, polls, screensavers, and discussion groups for the amateur.
http://theastropages.com
The Silicon Sky
Site dedicated to the amateur astronomer. Online resources, including a live feed from NASA's news database; essays on solar observing, extrasolar planets, and interplanetary travel.
http://siliconsky.com
Cosmic Voyage
Site offers information for amateur astronomers at every level.
http://members.aol.com/billferris/
StarLore - Deep Sky and Constellation Guide
An amateur astronomy site detailing the stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies visible in the night sky. Includes photographs, star maps, monthly indexes and a sky diary.
http://www.starlore.net
Galaxies.com
Contains a gallery of photographs and CCD images, message center, greeting cards, calendars of events in the sky, and lots of other astronomical information.
http://www.galaxies.com/
Cherry Springs State Park - Stargazer's Paradise
Information on stargazing at Cherry Springs State Park in Pennsylvania, one of the darkest sky sites in the eastern United States.
http://members.aol.com/CherrySpSP
See View Observatory
Astronomical images, projects for amateur telescope makers, information for beginners, and articles of general scientific interest.
http://www.seeviewo.org
Sundial in Isan
Sundial in Isan in Northeastern Thailand and ancient Khmer orientation of temples, a comparative study in solar and lunar orientation.
http://www.geocities.com/macsida/
The Edge of Nowhere
Astronomy information for any astronomer, including interactive pictures, descriptions, and an online store for purchasing pictures featured on this site.
http://www.edgenowhere.com
Rogue Astronomers
A site dedicated to sidewalk astronomy from downtown Mill Valley, California.
http://www.garyandjake.com
The Salopian Web
A comprehensive site for all interested in Astronomy. Monthly observing notes, sky charts, glossary, and lots of links.
http://www.r-clarke.org.uk
Astronomy Boy
Resources and tutorials for amateur astronomers.
http://www.AstronomyBoy.com/
Amateur Astronomers Anonymous
Contains observation reports, photos, and allows submissions of reports, photos, websites, and tips on Astronomy.
http://users.nac.net/enterprise/astronomy/
BBC Space - Amateur Astronomy
BBC Online's essential guide to amateur astronomy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/myspace/index.shtml
Carolina Sky
Site devoted to amateur astronomy from North Carolina.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Runway/5448/
How To Learn Astronomy
Information on how to get started in Astronomy as a hobby.
http://www.projectsandhobbies.com/howtolearnastronomy.htm
C-8 Astronomy
Amateur astronomy using an orange tube C-8. Included in this site are astrophotos the author attempted to take through the telescope. Also there are some sketches of deep sky objects.
http://members.shaw.ca/JAMESMCRAE/
Curious About Astronomy?: Ask an Astronomer
Question and answer archive including information on the solar system, the universe, SETI, observational astronomy, careers and history. Offers the user a chance to have their question answered.
http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/index.php
The Astronomy Cafe
Includes over 3000 astronomy FAQs, details of the associated book and CD-ROM, a careers guide, and astronomy articles and essays.
http://itss.raytheon.com/cafe/cafe.html
Elsbury Observatory
Includes astrovideo, CCD and Film imaging of various astronomical objects.
http://www.netconx.net/~belsbury/index.html
Backyard Astronomy
Supplement to the book. Contains updates to the book, product reviews and recommendations.
http://www.backyardastronomy.com
Astroscopic Laboratories
Offers reviews, articles and astrophotography.
http://www.licha.de/AstroWeb
The Dublin Night Sky Observer
Pages are aimed at amateur astronomers and space buffs.
http://www.nightskyobserver.com/
Paul's Astro-Links
Links for the amateur astronomer.
http://users.adelphia.net/~grueter/
The Astrogirl Homepage
Includes a discussion group, current lunar phases, a range of observing tips, astrophotography tips, reviews of computer programs, glossary of terms and links.
http://www.pcisys.net/~astrogirl/
Summer Stargazing - Night Sky in the Northern Hemisphere
An article on stargazing written by Philip Harrington.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/eclectic/nightsky/star_summer.htm
The Night Site
Features monthly updated star charts, FAQs, and suggested beginner's books.
http://www.smirnov.demon.co.uk/astro/
Digital Astronomy Gallery
Includes photos of planets and stars from Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Also, explains film developing techniques and information about the observatory.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rt6k-okn/
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