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Websites and resources about Astronomy - Ultraviolet

International Ultraviolet Explorer
The International Ultraviolet Explorer satellite (IUE) was a joint project between NASA, ESA and PPARC (formerly SERC). IUE was the longest and most productive astronomical space Observatory, the first general user UV space Observatory and the first astronomical observatory in high earth orbit.
http://www.vilspa.esa.es/iue/

International Ultraviolet Explorer
The longest and most productive astronomical space Observatory, and the first general user UV space Observatory and the first astronomical Observatory in High Earth Orbit, the IUE was a joint project between NASA, ESA and PPARC (formerly SERC). Includes photos, images, and highlights of the project.
http://www.vilspa.esa.es/iue/iue.html

FUSE - Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer
NASA-supported astronomy mission that was launched on June 24, 1999, to explore the Universe using the technique of high-resolution spectroscopy in the far-ultraviolet spectral region.
http://fuse.pha.jhu.edu/

CU Sommers-Bausch Observatory
A general purpose ultraviolet observatory; offers views of the sun (visible, ultraviolet, x-ray), venus (ultraviolet), Jupiter's great red spot (infrared), and Saturn's aurora (ultraviolet).
http://www.colorado.edu/physics/PhysicsInitiative/Physics2000/waves_particles/astrotext.html

Sommers-Bausch Observatory
SBO is part of the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences (APS) on the campus of the University of Colorado. Offers a schedule of operating hours and for tours, as well as contact information.
http://lyra.colorado.edu/sbo/

Spacelink - Astro Observatory
Information about the Shuttle-borne Ultraviolet Observatory called Astro, used by many scientists to investigate a variety of astronomical questions.
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/NASA.Projects/Space.Science/Origins/Astro.Observatory/

NRC/HIA - Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
As a national centre for astronomical research based on observations at ultraviolet, optical and infrared wavelengths, the DAO offers programs both for the interested public and for visiting research scientists from other institutions. Includes information for public outreach and education.
http://www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/dao/index_e.html

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