The Griffith Observatory Star Awards were established to recognize excellence in web sites that promote public awareness of astronomy. These are the best astronomy sites on the World Wide Web, and they present useful, thorough, and accurate information in a well-organized and attractive way, making the sky more accessible.
The exclusive Star Award is presented once each week to a deserving
site.
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Jan. 22 - 28
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Awestruck by the Majesty of the Heavens Exhibition of spectacular celestial charts, atlases, and rare books |
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Jan. 15 - 21
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Latest Supernovae Currently observable supernovae |
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Jan 8 - 14
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The Aladin Sky Atlas Interactive sky atlas to view the sky from multiple astronomical catalogs |
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Jan 1 - 7, 2006
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Celestial Atlases Complete atlases of Hevelius (Uranographia), Doppelmayer (Atlas Coelestis), and Flamsteed (Atlas Coelestis) |
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Dec. 25 - 31, 2005
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Tour of Orion the Hunter Orion in five wavelengths. |
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Dec. 18 - 24
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Astronomy Links Many categorized astronomy web links. |
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Dec. 11 - 17
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Andreas Cellarius Biography and atlas of famous 17th century celestial mapmaker. |
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Dec. 4 - 10
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Photographic Atlas of Selected Regions of the Milky Way Edward Barnard's famous atlas online. |
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Nov. 27 - Dec. 3
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The Bruce Medalists Winners of the annual award of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. |
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Nov. 20 - 26
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Keppel Henge A new "megalithic" stone circle in Canada |
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Nov. 13 - 19
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Atlas Coelestis Selection of astronomical atlases and maps (in Italian) |
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Nov. 6 - 12
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Ralph Aeschliman's Planetary Cartography and Graphics Maps of Mars, Venus, the moon, and more. |
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Oct. 30 - Nov. 5
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Astrochymist Resources for astrochemists and interested bystanders |
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Oct. 23 - 29
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Utah Skies Daily astronomy news, information, and observing tips |
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Oct. 16 - 22
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History of the Constellations Constellation information and antique charts from the University of Oklahoma |
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Oct. 9 - 15
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Planetary Science Research Discoveries Latest research on meteorites, planets, and other solar system bodies. |
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Oct. 2 - 8
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Works of Galileo Galileo's works, from History of Science Dept, University of Oklahoma |
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Sept. 25 - Oct. 1
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SpaceGuard Near Earth Objects search by Planetary Society Australia |
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Sept. 18 - 24
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Ancient Planetary Model Animations Models of planetary motion found in Ptolemy's Almagest |
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Sept. 11 - 17
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Ian Ridpath's Star Tales Myths, legends, and history of the constellations. |
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Sept. 4 - 10
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History of Constellations and Star Names Western constellations and star names -- an annotated bibliography. |
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Aug. 28 - Sept. 3
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New Scientist Space News, discoveries from here to edges of the universe. |
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Aug. 21 - 27
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Frequently Asked Questions in Astronomy Compilation of answers to common astronomy questions. |
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Aug. 14 - 20
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OLOGY: Astronomy, Our Place in Space Astronomy for kids -- lots of fun. |
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Aug. 7 - 13
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Space Weather Human consequences of space weather |
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July 31 - Aug. 6
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Sunrise/Sunset Calendars Customizable Sunrise/set, moonrise/set, and moon phases for any month |
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July 24 - 30
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Elegant Universe Watch Brian Greene's NOVA program, with background info. |
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July 17 - 23
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Ancient Astronomical Cosmology World's ancient cultures and their relationship with the skies. |
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July 10 - 16
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Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature Guides to names on planets and moons, from USGS. |
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July 3 - 9
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Cosmic Evolution History of the universe from Big Bang to Humankind. |
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June 26 - July 2
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Skyhound Timely information (especially about comets) for sky observers. |
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June 19 - 25
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Galileo Project Source of information on the life and work of Galileo Galilei. |
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Jun 12 - 18
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Zoom Astronomy Comprehensive on-line site about space and astronomy. |
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Jun 5 - 11
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Greek Astronomy Ancient Greek astronomy and astronomers. |
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May 29 - June 4
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Sky Insight Search for astronomy information from numerous sources including newsgroups. |
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May 22 - 28
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Astronomy Education Review Electronic compendium of research, news, resources, and opinion. |
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May 15 - 21
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Astrosite Groningen Observing info and charts for comets and variable stars. |
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May 8 - 14
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Deep Impact NASA's mission to impact a comet in July 2005. |
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May 1 - 7
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Destination Mars Educational multimedia tour of Mars. |
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April 24 - 30
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Mount Wilson Observatory Association Volunteer organization supporting the Mount Wilson Observatory. |
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April 17 - 23
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The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh II Jai Singh's 18th century observatories in India |
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April 10 - 16
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Observing the Sun in Hydrogen-Alpha Light Observing the Sun in hydrogen-alpha light. |
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Apr. 3 - 9
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Calendars Through the Ages History of our attempt to organize time around the sky. |
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Mar. 27 - Apr. 2
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Daylight Saving Time History of daylight saving, from Benjamin Franklin to the present. |
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Mar. 20 - 26
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Sunheight Accurate sun, moon, planet rise/set graphs and data. |
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Mar. 13 - 19
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Stone Pages Stonehenge, stone circles, ancient standing stones, and archaeology of megalithic Europe. |
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Mar. 6 - 12
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An Introduction to Calendars About time -- mainly calendars. |
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Feb. 27 - Mar. 5
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CCD Images from a Galilean Telescope Photographs approximate what Galileo saw. |
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Feb. 20 - 26
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Space and Sanity Discredits "Apollo Hoax" conspiracy theory. |
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Feb. 13 - 19
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Great Explorations in Math and Science Growing series of teacher's guides and handbooks, and network. |
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Feb. 6 - 12
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wunderground.com Astronomy Customized star chart for any location and time. |
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Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
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Hands-On Universe Student program to investigate the universe using science and technology. |
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Jan. 23 - 29
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Nicola Tesla Page All about Nikola Tesla and his work. |
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Jan. 16 - 22
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Exploring the Universe A personal guide to all in the sky, plus astronomy news. |
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Jan. 9 - 15
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Tsunami from Asteroid/Comet Impacts Tsunami from asteroids, comets, and earthquakes. |
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Jan. 2 - 8
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Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Culture National Historical Park Native American solar practices, especially at Chaco Canyon. |
| 2005 above 2004 below |
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Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
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Science Hobbyist Science projects and much more. |
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Dec. 19 - 25
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The Newton Project Transcriptions of Newton's texts on science, theology, and alchemy. |
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Dec. 12 - 18
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Handbook of Binocular Astronomy Complete guide to binocular objects in every constellation. |
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Dec. 5 - 11
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Spacetech's Orrery Guide to the solar system. |
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Nov. 28 - Dec. 4
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Observation of the Night Sky Information and resources for the amateur astronomer. |
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Nov. 21 - 27
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Video Capture Astrophotography Astronomical photography with video and surveillance cameras |
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Nov. 14 - 20
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Red Colony Website devoted to colonizing and terraforming Mars. |
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Nov. 7 - 13
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Wide Angle Map of Mars Map from Mars Global Surveyor/Orbiter images, by Malin Systems. |
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Oct. 31 - Nov. 6
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BinoSky Stargazing with binoculars from light-polluted areas. |
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Oct. 24 - 30
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Digital Demo Room Stellar Structure and Evolution Simulator |
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Oct. 17 - 23
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Maya Astronomy Page Maya astronomy, calendar, and mathematics. |
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Oct. 10 - 16
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Jordanian Astronomical Society Source for Islamic and Arabic astronomy. |
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Oct. 3 - 9
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Antonio Cidadao's Lunar and Planetary Observation page CCD images of the moon and planets and imaging techniques. |
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Sept. 26 - Oct. 2
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Multiwavelength Milky Way Visualize our Milky Way at various wavelengths. |
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Sept. 19 - 25
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AstronomyTeacher.com Resources, lesson plans, interactive projects, K-12 |
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Sept. 12 - 18
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Astronomy in your Hands Downloadable astronomy activities and materials for educators. |
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Sept. 5 - 11
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It's the Moon Science, stories, arts, music, and much more. |
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Aug. 29 - Sept. 4
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Exploring the Planets All about the planets, from the National Air and Space Museum. |
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Aug. 22 - 28
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World's Largest Telescopes Compilation of worlds largest existing and planned telescopes. |
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Aug. 15 - 21
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Calendars Calendars history with calculators/conversions. |
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Aug. 8 - 14
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Astroplace Extensive index of amateurs, clubs, observatories, sky events, images, and more. |
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Aug. 1 - 7
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Apollo Image Gallery Extensive collection of high-quality Apollo images |
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July 25 - 31
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Lunar Meteorites All about meteorites from the moon. |
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July 18 - 24
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Keith's Moon Phases Moon facts, phases, photos and folklore. |
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July 11 - 17
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Encyclopedia of Astrobiology, Astronomy, and Spaceflight Encyclopedia of the "living universe." |
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July 4 - 10
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Cool Cosmos Learn the basics of infrared astronomy. |
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June 27 - July 3
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Galactic Gazetteer Atlas and information on stars in the solar neighborhood. |
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June 20 - 26
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ephemeris.com A website devoted to information about time and motion in the universe. |
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June 13 - 19
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Celestial Observer Detailed astronomical observation and information online-calculator and calendar. |
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June 6 - 12
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Cool Cosmos Learn about the universe in infra-red. |
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May 30 - June 5
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Encyclopedia of Suns Information on over 100 nearby sun-like stars. |
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May 23 - 29
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Observing the Sky Your skyblog for astronomical observations. |
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May 16 - 22
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How Stuff Works: Telescopes How different types of telescopes and accessories work. |
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May 9 - 15
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Asteroid Occultation Updates Detailed information and maps on asteroid occultations. |
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May 2 - 8
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moonpans.com Re-processed hi-res panoramic photos taken by the Apollo astronauts. |
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Apr. 25 - May 1
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NexStar Resource Site Resource for all models of NexStar, CGE and AS-GT telescopes. |
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Apr. 18 - 24
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Spitzer Space Telescope About the space infrared telescope that complements Hubble. |
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Apr. 11 - 17
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MarsToday.com Whole Mars Catalog: news and references. |
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Apr. 4 - 10
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Millennium Telescope Bluebook Guide to telescope models and to buying used telescopes. |
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Mar. 28 - Apr. 3
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Astronomy Clubs List of astronomy clubs world wide. |
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Mar. 21 - 27
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P.E.R.M.A.N.E.N.T. Projects to Employ Resources of the Moon and Asteroids Near Earth in the Near Term. |
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Mar. 14 - 20
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BBC Space Space news, 3D solar system tour, and Patrick Moore's Sky Tonight |
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Mar. 7 - 13
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Amazing Space Hubble Space Telescope's discoveries to inspire and educate for educators |
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Feb. 29 - Mar. 6
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Tranquillity Base Today The Apollo 11 landing site as it exists today. |
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Feb. 22 - 28
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Solar System Collisions Simulate the collision of an asteroid or a comet with any planet in Solar System |
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Feb. 15 - 21
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Kuiper Belt About "trans-Neptunian" objects - the source of comets. |
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Feb. 8 - 14
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Lunar Picture of the Day An engaging photo of the moon each day. |
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Feb. 1 - 7
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Space Science Education Resource Directory NASA space science products for use in classrooms, science museums, etc. |
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Jan. 25 - 31
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The Soviet Exploration of Venus Details of 30 Soviet Venus missions, 1961- 1984. |
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Jan. 18 - 24
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Venus Transit 2004 Resources to underestand, enjoy, and participate in the transit. |
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Jan. 11 - 17
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Curious About Astronomy? Ask an Astronomer Astronomy questions answered by Cornell astronomers. |
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Jan. 4 - 10
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Explore Mars Now Walk through and explore an interactive Mars habitat. |
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Dec. 28 - Jan. 3, 2004
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Exploratorium's Journey to Mars Images, webcasts, and information from the Mars landers. |
| 2004 above 2003 below |
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Dec. 21 - 27
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Map of the Universe Display of range of astronomical scales from the EarthÕs neighborhood to the cosmic microwave background. |
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Dec. 14 - 20
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Mt. Wilson Observatory History and current research at historic Mt. Wilson. |
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Dec. 7 - 13
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Paul Carlisle's Earth Viewer and Moon Calendar Earth illumination for any day + moon phases for any month. |
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Nov. 30 - Dec. 6
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Sky Router Portal to astronomy links with news and sky events. |
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Nov. 23 - 29
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Myths and Tales Associated with the Constellations Sky maps, constellation mythology, space news. |
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Nov. 16 - 22
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Deep Sky Database Online observing list generator for deep sky objects. |
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Nov. 9 - 15
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Starizona Guide to CCD Imaging Guidance on taking and processing CCD images. |
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Nov. 2 - 8
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Geological Lunar Research Group Resources for observers interested in geology of the moon. |
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Oct. 26 - Nov. 1
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Astronomy Programs Links to about 200 freeware, shareware, and commercial astronomy programs. |
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Oct. 19 - 25
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View of Our Universe A view of our universe as it is at this minute. |
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Oct. 12 - 18
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Astrotips "All and only about astronomy software." |
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Oct. 5 - 11
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Stanford Solar Center A collection of fun educational activities based on the sun. |
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Sept. 28 - Oct. 4
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Digital Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon The definitive searchable on-line moon atlas. |
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Sept. 21 - 27
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Astrogeology Research Program News, images, missions, technology, and research on the solar system. |
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Sept. 14 - 20
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David Ratledge's Virtual Home Deep sky, CCD imaging, telescope making. |
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Sept. 7 - 13
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Me and My Shadow - Making the Sun-Earth Connection Sun-related resources and activities demonstrate sundials, sun calculators, and the analemma. |
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Aug. 31 - Sept. 6
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AstroViewer Online planisphere for any time and place on Earth. |
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Aug. 24 - 30
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Al Kelly's CCD Astrophotography Page Instructions on taking CCD images. |
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Aug. 17 - 23
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Cyprus Astronomical Society Sky events, meteor showers, asteroids, astrophotography. |
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Aug. 10 - 16
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Open Directory Project for Astronomy 3,000 astronomy links by category. |
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Aug. 3 - 9
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Transit of Venus All about transits of Venus across the sun. |
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July 27 - Aug 2
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MarsQuest Online Tour Mars by airplane and rover. |
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July 20 - 26
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Glossary and Lexicon of Astronomical Terms Astronomical dictionary; part of a Caltech knowledgebase. |
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July 13 - 19
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Einstein Archives Online 900 documents and 3,000 photographs of Albert Einstein. |
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July 6 - 12
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Space Biology: An Educator's Resource Online resource for educators and their students. |
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June 29 - July 5
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Light From Space Spectacular space images with detailed interpretations. |
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June 22 - 28
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StarrySkies.com Excellent general astro resource for teachers and students. |
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June 15 - 21
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California and Carnegie Planet Search Planets beyond our solar system. |
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June 8 - 14
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Light From Space Breathtaking views of space with detailed captions. |
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June 1 - 7
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The Electric Sky Articles from minor craters on the moon to galaxies. |
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May 25 - 31
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The Two Micron All Sky Survey at IPAC Gallery of images from the Two Micron sky survey. |
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May 18 - 24
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Arkansas Sky Observatory Many hints, guides, and tools for telescopes and observing. |
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May 11 - 17
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Great Debates in Astronomy Resources on astronomy's four great debates. |
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May 4 - 10
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Astronomy.com Astronomy and science news, stories, pictures. |
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April 27 - May 3
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Your Sky Create detailed sky maps for any place, date, and time. |
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April 20 - 26
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Catastrophism Meteorite & comet impacts and the consequences. |
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April 13 - 19
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Meteorite Studies Systematic classification of meteorites through photographs. |
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April 6 - 12
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Analemma Explanation of the analemma and the earth's path around the sun. |
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March 30 - April 5
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Earth & Sky On-line radio program features tonight's sky. |
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March 23 - 29
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Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL) Non-profit organization helps preserve the quality of the night sky. |
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Mar. 16 - 22
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Jodrell Bank Observatory Observatory tour and history plus night sky hints and astronomical almanac. |
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Mar. 9 - 15
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Apollo Lunar Surface Journal Transcripts and photos of the Apollo missions. |
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Mar. 2 - 8
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Hermit Eclipse Upcoming lunar and solar eclipses. |
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Feb. 23 - Mar. 1
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Worcester Park Observatory Amateur Spectroscopy - UK Home of practical amateur spectroscopy. |
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Feb. 16 - 22
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Keeping an Eye on Space Rocks Asteroid animations from Jet Propulsion Laboratory. |
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Feb. 9 - 15
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Handbook Of Space Astronomy and Astrophysics Contents of reference handbook on-line with links. |
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Feb. 2 - 8
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Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes The Observatory and its research and publications. |
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Jan. 26 - Feb. 1
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Northern Lights Aurora science, photography, and auroral activity from Norway. |
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Jan. 19 - 25
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Buying a Star FAQ The truth about buying or naming a star. |
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Jan. 12 - 18
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Quarks to Quasars A "Powers of 10" style visualization of scale. |
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Jan. 5 - 11
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New Views of the Universe Online companion to Hubble Space Telescope traveling exhibit. |
| 2003 (above) 2002 (below) |
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Dec. 29 - Jan. 4, 2003
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The Astronomical League The world's largest federation of amateur astronomers. |
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Dec. 22 - 28
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American Meteor Society Amateur and professional meteor observing and research. |
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Dec. 15 - 21
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WebExhibits Hundreds of interesting exhibits on the web. |
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Dec. 8 - 14
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The Dome of the Sky Astronomy news, sky views, data, and more. |
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Dec. 1 - 7
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Astromart Astronomy equipment classifieds, vendors, and links. |
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Nov. 24 - 30
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GeoAstro Applet Collection Java Applets for detailed solar and lunar data. |
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Nov. 17 - 23
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Sky & Telescope's Interactive Sky Chart Sky chart from any location, date, and time from 1600 to 2400 AD. |
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Nov. 10 - 16
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Cambridge Cosmology Cosmology, Big Bang, cosmic strings, dark matter, etc. |
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Nov. 3 - 9
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Light and Matter Astronomy Area Planet Finder, BinoSky, Variable Star Calendar, and links. |
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Oct. 27 - Nov. 2
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Atlas of the Universe Series of maps give feeling for size of universe. |
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Oct. 20 - 26
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Guide to CCD Imaging Online source for information about CCD imaging and processing techniques. |
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Oct. 13 - 19
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Let's Talk Stars Weekly astronomy talk radio program hosted by David H. Levy. |
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Oct. 6 - 12
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The Clear Sky Clock Home page Two-day weather predictions for amateur astronomers. |
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Sept. 29 - Oct. 5
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The Telescope Review Web Site Detailed reviews of over 100 telescopes and accessories. |
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Sept. 22 - 28
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astronomylinks.com Astronomy and space related links from around the world. |
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Sept 15 - 21
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Weird Telescopes A variety of solutions by individuals in search of the perfect image. |
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Sept. 8 - 14
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AstronomyDaily.com Observing information customized for your viewing location. |
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Sept. 1 - 7
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The Salopian Web Astronomy resources with current events, star maps, planet visibility, etc. |
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Aug. 25 - 31
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Planet Quest The search for another earth (Jet Propulsion Laboratory). |
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Aug. 18 - 24
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Imagine the Universe Black holes, dark matter, and quasars, from High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center. |
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Aug. 11 - 17
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NASA Astrophysics Data System Browse Service Archive of many new and historical astronomical journals. |
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Aug. 4 - 10
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Planet Mars in Popular Culture How Mars has inspired the human imagination. |
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July 28 - Aug. 3
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SETI@home [Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence] Use YOUR computer in Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence. |
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July 21 -27
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Earthrise Searchable collection of 116,100 earth images from NASA flights. |
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July 14 - 20
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Constellations: Stories and a Deepsky Atlas Sky atlas with photographs and mythology by Hawaiian Astronomical Society. |
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July 7 - 13
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DarkSky - A Web Tool for Stargazing Find the most suitable sites for enjoying the nighttime sky. |
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June 30 - July 6
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Sky View Cafe Program displays sky map, generates tables, shows eclipses, and much more. |
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June 23 - 29
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Nick Stroble's Astronomy Notes Illustrated notes for introductory astronomy course. |
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June 16 - 22
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IPAC Education and Outreach Infrared Processing & Analysis Center images, tutorials, & activities. |
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June 9 - 15
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Great Debates in Astronomy Proceedings of four great debates plus background material. |
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June 2 - 8
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Local Times Around the World The current time anywhere. |
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May 26 - June 1
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Multiwavelength Astronomy Overview of astronomy at all wavelengths. |
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May 19 - 25
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NASA Planetary Data System MAP-A-PLANET Detailed maps of several planets and moons (including our moon). |
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May 12 - 18
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The World's Largest Optical Telescopes Links to all the world's largest telescopes. |
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May 5 - 11
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The Blue Marble The most detailed (1 km) true-color image of the Earth ever created. |
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April 28 - May 4
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Mars Explorer for the Armchair Astronaut Mars maps of any area at a variety of zoom factors, image sizes, and projections. |
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April 21 - 27
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The Constellations Data and maps of the constellations and their stars. |
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April 14 - 20
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Missions Currently Planned Links to sites of future (and some recent) space missions. |
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April 7 - 13
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Elizabeth Roettger's Homepage Hands-on astronomy activities and Astronomy Education Notebook |
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March 31 - April 6
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Astrodigital Explore Mars Articles and data tables about the planet Mars. |
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March 24 - 30
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Atmospheric Optics Learn about and simulate rainbows, halos, glories, coronas and more. |
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March 17 - 23
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AstroVenture Kids search for and design a habitable planet. |
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March 10 - 16
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From Stargazers to Starships High-school level book-on-the-web emphasizes gravity and spaceflight. |
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March 3 - 9
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ABC Space Science Space-related news. |
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Feb. 24 - March 2
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Mars Society "New Mars" magazine and news about Mars. |
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Feb. 17 - 23
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SpaceDaily The latest news in space exploration and technology. |
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Feb. 10 - 16
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Exploring Mars CNN's Mars site includes news, 3D models, and background info. |
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Feb. 3 - 9
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Regional Planetary Image Facility Reference library of over 300,000 images of planets and their satellites. |
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Jan. 27 - Feb. 2
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Inconstant Moon Explore the moon with maps, photos, explanations, animations and more. |
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Jan. 20 -26
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SCT Site for Beginners For users of Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes and scopes in general. |
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Jan. 13 - 19
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The Belmont Society Dedicated to the beginning amateur astronomer. |
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Jan. 6 - 12
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Educational Resources in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences Projects and activities for school use. |
| 2002 (above) 2001 (below) |
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Dec. 30 - Jan. 5, 2002
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Mars Exploration NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory site for Mars exploration. |
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Dec. 23 - 29
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Ken's Eyepiece Corner "One-stop shopping" for questions about telescope eyepieces. |
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Dec. 16 - 22
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StarDate Onllne Radio programs and a bimonthly astronomy magazine. |
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Dec. 9 - 15
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Center for Backyard Astrophysics Global network of small telescopes studying cataclysmic variable stars. |
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Dec. 2 - 8
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QuickCam and Unconventional Imaging Astronomy Group Astronomical images with unconventional electronic imaging devices. |
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Nov. 25 - Dec. 1
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Terrestrial Impact Craters and Their Environmental Effects The environmental and biological consequences of cratering. |
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Nov. 18 - 24
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Exploratorium Observatory Astronomy exhibits, facts, and resources. |
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Nov. 11 - 17
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Imagine the Universe Mysteries of the universe for ages 14 and above. |
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Nov. 4 - 10
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Earthview Information about the history, science, and observation of eclipses. |
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Oct. 28 - Nov. 3
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Light Pollution Awareness Website (LiPAW) Reference site for the problem that affects all astronomers. |
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Oct. 21 - 27
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Paper Plate Education Hands-on science activities using paper plates. |
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Oct. 14 - 20
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Astronomy in Japan Science, history, and culture (in English). |
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Oct. 7 - 13
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Astronomy Outreach Network Astronomy resources and personalities. |
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Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
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Cometography.com News of current comets and details of comets of the past. |
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Sept. 23 - 29
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Great Images in NASA Over a thousand high-resolution NASA images of significant historical interest. |
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Sept. 16 - 22 |
The
Night Sky in the World Satellite monitoring of the artificial night sky brightness. |
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Sept. 9 - 15 |
European Southern
Observatory News and press releases from the observatories in Chile. |
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Sept. 2 - 8 |
Spaceflight
NOW News of spacecraft and space missions. |
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Aug. 26 - Sept. 1 |
Ned
Wright's Cosmology Tutorial UCLA cosmology class plus latest cosmology news. |
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Aug. 19 - 25 |
Sloan Digital
Sky Survey The most comprehensive and fully digital map of the sky. |
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Aug. 12 - 18 |
NASA's
Solar System Exploration NASA's site for solar system news and missions. |
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Aug. 5 - 11 |
Epact Photographs and descriptions of 520 ancient scientific instruments. |
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July 29 - Aug. 4 |
ICQ
International Comet Quarterly World's primary web site for information on observing comets. |
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July 22 - 28 |
Kepler
Mission Proposed missionl to detect earth-sized planets around other stars. |
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July 15 - 21 |
Sundials
on the Internet Information about all aspects of sundials. |
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July 8 - 14 |
History
of Apollo Lunar Exploration Text of the book "Where No Man Has Gone Before" by William Compton. |
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July 1 - 7 |
Astronomy
Workshop Astronomy programs, simulators, and viewers for amateurs and students. |
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June 24 - 30 |
Exploring
Planets in the Classroom More than 25 detailed astronomy classroom-ready activities. |
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June 17 - 23 |
Messier45.com On-line resource and list-generator for deep-sky observers. |
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June 10 - 16 |
Auroras
- paintings in the sky How auroras are created and what they look like. |
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June 3 - 9 |
Yohkoh
Public Outreach Project Images of the sun as seen by an X-ray satellite telescope, and activities. |
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May 27 - June 2 |
Center
for Orbital and Reentry Debris Studies All about space debris, collision avoidance, and reentry breakup. |
|
May 20 - 26 |
Arty
the Part-time Astronaut A children's interactive adventure through the solar system. |
|
May 13 - 19 |
Canadians
in Space Lesson plans and assessment tools for teachers on the topic of humans in space. |
|
May 6 - 12 |
Astronet Information and news about astronomy, spaceflight, and earth science. |
|
April 29 - May 5 |
2001
Mars Odyssey Info on the spacecraft headed to Mars and background on the red planet. |
|
April 22 - 28 |
Auroras
2000.com Your guide to the northern and southern lights with forecasts. |
|
April 15 - 21 |
Amazing
Space A set of web-based activities primarily designed for classroom use. |
|
April 8 - 14 |
Solar
Max Your guide to the year of the active sun. |
|
April 1 - 7 |
Zoom
Astronomy Comprehensive introduction to astronomy for people of all ages. |
|
March 25 - 31 |
High
Altitude Observatory Education Pages Solar and solar-terrestrial physics education for teachers and students. |
|
March 18 - 24 |
Malin Space Science
Systems Library of 57,000+ images from Mars Global Surveyor. |
|
March 11 - 17 |
Que Tal An earth-in-space monthly astronomy newsletter. |
|
March 4 - 10 |
Mars Millennium
Project Challenges students to design a community for the planet Mars. |
|
Feb. 25 - Mar. 3 |
Palomar
Observatory Public Site Information about the history and programs of the Palomar Observatory. |
|
Feb. 18 - 24 |
NASA Kids News, projects, games, and a teacher's corner. |
|
Feb. 11 - 17 |
Space
& Astronomy for Kids News, chat, questions, features, etc. for older kids |
|
Feb. 4 - 10 |
Astronomynow Web site for Britain's leading astronomy magazine. |
|
Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 |
What's Out Tonight [No longer available] |
|
Jan. 21 - 27 |
NASA NASA's home page. |
|
Jan. 14 - 20 |
Treasure
Troves of Astronomy Astronomy resource for students and educators. |
|
Jan. 7 - 13 |
Cosmic
Voyage On-line resource for amateur astronomers. |
| 2001 (above) 2000 (below) |
|
|
Dec. 31 - Jan. 6, 2001 |
Spaceguard
UK UK site for studies of threats by collisions with asteroids and comets. |
|
Dec. 24 - 30 |
Dark-Sky
Observing Site Directory A national dark-sky observing site directory. |
|
Dec. 17 - 23 |
Data
Base of Terrestrial Impact Structures Detailed catalog of meteorite craters around the earth. |
|
Dec. 10 - 16 |
The
Deep Sky Database On-line resource for building customized observing lists from over 10,000 deep sky objects. |
|
Dec. 3 - 9 |
Spaceref.com Your space reference to current news, missions, & various topics regarding space science. |
|
Nov. 26 - Dec. 2 |
Building
a Dobsonian Telescope Plans for building your own small or large Dobsonian telescope. |
|
Nov. 19 - 25 |
NASA's
Space Science Education Resource Directory Directory of NASA space science products for use in classrooms, science museums, planetariums, etc. |
|
Nov. 12 - 18 |
Dave's
Astronomy Magazine Solar observation, comet info, star charts, and more. |
|
Nov. 5 - 11 |
Catching
the Light Astrophotography Deep-sky astronomical photography, tips & techniques etc. |
|
Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 |
The
NASA Astrophysics Data System Search and read thousands of abstracts and articles from major astronomy journals. |
|
Oct. 22 - 28 |
Calendar Studies [no longer exists] |
|
Oct. 15 - 21 |
The
SETI League, Inc. Grassroots organization Searching for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence with radio telescopes |
|
Oct. 8 - 14 |
Moonsighting
with Astronomy Where the earliest new moon sighting is possible, plus Gregorian-Islamic calendar conversion. |
|
Oct. 1 - 7 |
Shuttle
Countdown Information Center Space Shuttle launches, countdown and status. |
|
Sept. 24 - 30 |
Eric's
Corner of the Universe In-depth practical information for the amateur astronomer. |
|
Sept. 17 - 23 |
SpaceScience.com Daily news about science at NASA to "Inform, Inspire, and Involve." |
|
Sept. 10 - 16 |
Science
Behind the Extraterrestrial Phenomenon Science behind SETI, attempts at contacting ETs, and life on other worlds. [no longer available] |
|
Sept. 3 - 9 |
Liftoff
to Space Exploration [no longer available] |
|
Aug. 27 - Sept. 2 |
KidsAstronomy.com Dynamic children's website with free astronomy class. |
|
Aug. 20 - 26 |
Astroweb Collection of pointers to astronomically relevant Internet resources maintained by the AstroWeb Consortium. |
|
Aug. 13 - 19 |
Exoscience
Astronomy News Science and Technology News. |
|
Aug. 6 - 12 |
North
American Skies Astronomy information, articles and sky events for North America. |
|
July 30 - Aug. 5 |
Skeptic's
Dictionary Authoritative information on UFOs, the "moon effect," and more. |
|
July 23 - 29 |
Multiwavelength
Messier Museum Views of well-known objects in many wavelengths, with a tutorial. |
|
July 16 - 22 |
NASA
Watch News of NASA and its activities (unauthorized). |
|
July 9 - 15 |
SpaceWeather.com Science news and information about the sun-earth environment. |
|
July 2 - 8 |
The
Hipparcos Space Astrometry Mission Online access to the Hipparcos and Tycho Catalogues plus up-to-date preprint and journal papers. |
|
June 25 - July 1 |
Radio-Sky
Publishing Resources to help you begin your investigations of the radio universe. |
|
June 18 - 24 |
From
Stargazers to Starships High-school level astronomy "book-on-the-web" tutorial. |
|
June 11 - 17 |
Chandra
X-ray Observatory Center Breaking news and images from the Chandra X-ray satellite. |
|
June 4 - 10 |
Dale
Ireland's Astronomy Page Photographs, diagrams, charts, fabrications ... |
|
May 28 - June 3 |
High
Moon Klipsi's highly personalized site for eclipses and other astronomical events. |
|
May 21 - 27 |
CelesTrak Full service satellite tracking site. |
|
May 14 - 20 |
Astronomical
Images by David Malin 200 astrophotos by David Malin at the Anglo-Australian Observatory. |
|
May 7 - 13 |
Astrobiology
Web Latest field research, articles, and links on life elsewhere. |
|
April 30 - May 6 |
Evening
Sky Map A ready-to-use all-sky map for both northern and southern hemispheres. |
|
April 23 - 29 |
Stig's
Sky Calendar Customizable sky observing information for your location. |
|
April 16 - 22 |
Mars
Mission Project Simulation of the colonization of the Red Planet for students. |
|
April 9 - 15 |
Celestial
Observer "The most complete astronomical observation and information on-line calculator on this globe" |
|
April 2 - 8 |
P.E.R.M.A.N.E.N.T. "Projects to Employ Resources of the Moon and Asteroids Near Earth in the Near Term" |
|
March 26 - April 1 |
The
Antique Telescope Society Interested in antique telescopes, binoculars, books and related items? |
|
March 19 - 25 |
Thursday's
Classroom Connection between NASA's latest research and the classroom. |
|
March 12 - 18 |
Introduction
to Green Flashes All about this interesting but misunderstood sunset phenomenon. |
|
March 5 - 11 |
History
of Astronomy Comprehensive resource for the history of astronomy. |
|
Feb. 27 - March 4 |
Explorezone.com Lots of science news, including space and astronomy. |
|
Feb. 20 - 26 |
Near
Earth Asteroid Rendezvous Mission Follow the encounter with asteroid Eros. |
|
Feb. 13 - 19 |
The
High Altitude Satellite Observers Home Page Information for observers of high altitude satellites. |
|
Feb. 6 - 12 |
Aurora's
Northern Nights Images of the aurora and many links; also lists of unusual astronomical events. |
|
Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 |
CASS
Astronomy Tutorial Introductory astronomy course for liberal arts majors. |
|
Jan. 23 - 29 |
Astrobiology A site devoted to the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe. |
|
Jan. 16 - 22 |
Space.Com Ultimate site for space news, information, education, and entertainment. |
|
Jan. 9 - 15 |
Universe
Today Space exploration news from around the Internet. |
|
2000: Jan. 2 - 8 |
Heavens
Above Full information (times & charts) to observe satellites including International Space Station, and Hubble. |
| Ê1998 (above) 1997 (below) |
|
|
ÊJanuary 1 - 4Ê |
Nine
Planets A complete guide to the solar system |
|
January 5 - 11 |
Best
of the Hubble Space Telescope Images and descriptions of the best HST images |
|
January 12 - 18 |
Cosmic
Mirror Astronomy news from across the universe |
|
January 19 - 25 |
Views
of the Solar System Selected images of the planets and their moons |
|
January 26 - Feb. 1 |
History
of Astronomy Includes astronomers biographies and many historical links. |
|
February 2 - 8 |
Comet
Observation Home Page The latest information on current comets |
|
February 9 - 15 |
Mike
Boschat's Astronomy Page A huge alphabetical directory of astronomy sites. |
|
February 16 - 22 |
The Comet's Tale An activity that teaches the composition of comets. |
|
Feb. 23 - March 1 |
The
Constellations Astronomy and mythology of all 88 constellations. |
|
March 2 - 8 |
Extrasolar
Visions All about the planetary systems around other stars. |
|
March 9 - 15 |
NASA's
Observatorium A huge site that takes you to images, games, tutorials, and more. |
|
March 16 - 22 |
Solar
System Live An interactive orrery lets you view the solar system for any date or orientation. |
|
March 23 - 29 |
The
Case for Mars Why we should return to Mars. |
|
March 30 - April 5 |
Astronomical
Applications Department of the US Naval Observatory Calculate all sorts of things about astronomical objects with precison. |
|
April 6 - 12 |
Eclipse
Home Page All you could want to know about upcoming eclipses. |
|
April 13 - 19 |
Astronomy
Cafe "The Web Site for the Astronomically Challenged." |
|
April 20 - 26 |
Astronomical
Society of the Pacific Astronomy education and articles for the whole world. |
|
April 27 - May 3 |
Welcome
to the Planets The Jet Propulsion Laboratory's planets page. |
|
May 4 - 10 |
Project
Galileo Images, activities, latest news, and more about Jupiter. |
|
May 11 - 17 |
The
Basics of Space Flight A slick introduction into the basics of space flight. |
|
May 18 - 24 |
Astronomy
Picture of the Day Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured. |
|
May 25 - 31 |
Space
Day Space exploration resource includes space trivia and games and educational resources for teachers and students. |
|
June 1 - 7 |
Space
Telescope Science Institute All about the Hubble Space Telescope, its operation, and pictures. |
|
June 8 - 14 |
The
Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence SETI Institute home page – Are we alone in the universe? |
|
June 15 - 21 |
Calendar
Zone Everything you want to know about calendars around the world. |
|
June 22 - 28 |
Planetarium
Software List of selected astronomy computer software with links. |
|
June 28 - July 5 |
FAQ on Telescope Buying and Usage Good advice on selecting telescopes and related equipment. |
|
July 6 - 12 |
Leonid
Home Page All about November's annual shower. |
|
July 13 - 19 |
Informal
Science Education Resource Educational resources for the Hubble Space Telescope with photos and activities. |
|
July 20 - 26 |
Extrasolar
Planets Encyclopedia Detailed information about planets around other stars. |
|
July 27 - Aug. 2 |
Careers
in Astronomy Learn how to pursue the goal of becoming an astronomer. |
|
Aug. 3 - 9 |
Windows
to the Universe Exhaustive graphical astronomy tutorial and encyclopedia |
|
Aug. 10 - 16 |
National
Geographic's Star Journey Exciting site with lots to explore for all ages. |
|
Aug. 17 - 23 |
Solar
System 3D: Planets and Satellites Stereo atlas of the solar system (red-blue or red-green glasses required). |
|
Aug. 24 - 30 |
Earth
and Moon Viewer Various maps of the earth or moon with named features, lighting conditions, etc. |
|
Aug. 31 - Sept. 6 |
SKY
Online Sky & Telescope's home page: observing information, software, news, reviews, etc. |
|
Sept. 7 - 13 |
Cosmos
in a Computer Immense multimedia guide to the cosmos from National Center for Supercomputing Applications, University of Illinois. |
|
Sept. 14 - 20 |
Mars
Global Surveyor NASA's homepage for the Mars orbiter |
|
Sept. 21 - 27 |
Cassini:
Voyage to Saturn NASA's homepage for the Cassini mission to Saturn and its moons |
|
Sept. 28 - Oct. 4 |
The
Constellations and their Stars All about the constellations. |
|
Oct. 5 - 11 |
The
Mars Meteorite Home page All about SNC (also called "Snicks") Mars meteorites. |
|
Oct. 12- 18 |
NASA
Origins Program The Origins program– astrobiology, the search for extrasolar planets. |
|
Oct. 19 - 25 |
NASA
Spacelink The aeronautics and space resource for educators. |
|
Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 |
The
USGS Flagstaff Space Mission Support Page The home page for the USGS Astrogeology Branch; emphasizes planetary cartography. |
|
Nov. 2 - 8 |
Black
Holes and Neutron Stars The laypersons guide to black holes and neutron stars. |
|
Nov. 9 - 15 |
National
Space Science Data Center Astrophysics, space physics, solar physics, lunar and planetary data from NASA space flight missions |
|
Nov. 16 - 22 |
Life
in the Universe Web site to accompany Stephen Hawking's CD-ROM of the same name. |
|
Nov. 23 - 29 |
Berit's
Best Astronomy Sites for Children Selected astronomy web sites for children. |
|
Nov. 30 - Dec. 6 |
Messier
Catalog The popular Messier Catalog in information and pictures. |
|
Dec. 7 - 13 |
Solar
System Simulator Renders planets and satellites from any point in space looking in any direction. |
|
Dec. 14 - 20 |
Comets
and Meteor Showers Background on historic, present, and future comets and meteor showers. |
|
Dec. 21 - 27 |
Mission
to Mars Interactive educational site lets you design your own Mars mission. [apparenty no longer active] |
| 1998 (below) | |
|
Dec. 28 - Jan. 3 |
Space
Educators' Handbook An immense assortment of space-related educational resources including Spinoff magazine. |
|
1998: Jan. 4 - 10 |
National
Solar Observatory / Sacramento Peak Information on many aspects of astronomy from the sun and planetary alignments to colliding galaxies and bad astronomy reporting. |
|
Jan. 11 - 17 |
Universe
at Your Desktop Hundreds of famous and obscure astronomy catalogs |
|
Jan. 18 - 24 |
The
Galileo Project Galileo, his discoveries, times, instruments, and contemporaries. |
|
Jan. 25 - 31 |
Stanford
Solar Center Providing Solar On-Line Activity Resources for the joy of solar science exploration. |
|
Feb. 1 - 7 |
Other
Worlds, Distant Suns Yet another cool extrasolar planets page. For full effect, it requires a VRML plug-in. |
|
Feb. 8- 14 |
Maps
of the Solar System Global image mosaics of large bodies in the solar system, most from spacecraft observations. |
|
Feb. 15 - 21 |
Introduction
to Cosmology Basic concepts of modern astronomy and the Microwave Anisotropy Probe |
|
Feb. 22 - 28 |
Space
Calendar Space-related activities and anniversaries for the coming year. |
|
Mar. 1 - 7 |
The
Space, Planetary, and Astronomical Cyber-Experience Enter "CyberSpace" and discover the wonders of the online universe. |
|
Mar. 8 - 14 |
Lunar
Prospector Information about the Lunar Prospector Mission as well as lunar history and mythology. |
|
Mar. 15 - 21 |
Center
for Mars Exploration Headquarters for the exploration of the Red Planet. |
|
Mar. 21 - 27 |
Mount
Wilson Observatory Take a virtual tour of America's historical observatory and create your own star charts. |
|
March 28 - Apr. 3 |
Skyview
Virtual Observatory Generate images of the sky in a variety of wavelengths with this virtual observatory. |
|
Apr. 4 - 10 |
Sea
and Sky Explore the sky through pictures, games, and links. |
|
Apr. 11 - 17 |
[revoked] |
|
Apr. 18 - 24 |
Izzy's
Skylog Backyard Astronomy for the beginner. Great horizon maps! |
|
Apr. 25 - May 1 |
Visual
Satellite Observers Home Page Spot Mir, HST and others crossing the night sky. |
|
May 2 - 8 |
NASA's
Planetary Photojournal Easy access to the publicly released images from the many solar system exploration programs. |
|
May 9 - 15 |
Exploring
the Moon Everything you wanted to know about the lunar exploration efforts of the U.S. and Soviet Union. |
|
May 16 - 22 |
Windows
to the Universe A fun and different Web site about the earth and space sciences. |
|
May 23 - 29 |
NASA
Human Spaceflight Shuttle and Space Station news and links. |
|
May 30 - June 5 |
StarTimes
OnLine Daily astronomy and space headlines with links; keep informed. |
|
June 6 - 13 |
Telescopes
In Education Operate a remotely controlled 24-inch telescope and CCD camera on Mt. Wilson. |
|
June14 - 20 |
Astronomical
Imaging by Brad Wallis and Robert Provin Advanced amateur astrophotography page. |
|
June 21 - 27 |
Skywatcher's
Diary A day-to-day description of what to watch for in the sky this month. |
|
June 28 - July 4 |
The
Basics of Radio Astronomy The title says it all. |
|
July 5 - 11 |
Eclipse
Chaser Guide to recent and future solar eclipses with photos, maps, travel tips, observing hints, and more. |
|
July 12 - 18 |
Mysteries
of Deep Space Astronomy information and activies, by PBS Online |
|
July 19 - 25 |
Volcanoes
of Other Worlds Volcanoes around the solar syste |
|
July 26 - Aug 1 |
JPL
Solar System Dynamics Provides detailed information related to all known bodies orbiting the sun. |
|
Aug. 2 - 8 |
Eyes
on the Sky Robotic Solar Observatory Robotic solar viewing telescope and BBS |
|
Aug. 9 - 15 |
The
Space Place JPL's expanded educational (primarily K-12) web site. |
|
Aug. 16 - 22 |
Near-Earth
Asteroid Tracking Home Page Keep up to date on "Near-Earth" asteroid discoveries. |
|
Aug. 23 - 29 |
Astronomy
Now Breaking News Daily astronomy news from Britain's Astronomy Now magazine. |
|
Aug. 30 - Sept. 5 |
Spacezone A well-rounded page of space history, news, and education. |
|
Sept. 6 - 12 |
Backyard
Astronomy Tips on observing the universe from Sky & Telecope magazine. |
|
Sept. 13 - 19 |
Infrared
Astronomy All about infrared astronomy from NASA's IR center. |
|
Sept. 20 - 26 |
Cyberhole
Online Astronomy Complete astronomy site with links, news, software, etc. |
|
Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 |
Mission
and Spacecraft Library Comprehensive spacecraft, facts, pics and more. |
|
Oct. 4 - 10 |
Today
at NASA NASA news stories, press releases, and links. |
|
Oct. 11 - 17 |
StarChild Learning center for young astronomers. |
|
Oct. 18 - 24 |
Planetarium
Web Sites Planetarium Websites around the world. |
|
Oct. 25 - 31 |
The
Hitchhikers Guide to the Moon Lunar observing at its best. |
|
Nov. 1- 7 |
Sonoma
State University Favorite Astronomy Links Links for everyone. |
|
Nov.8 - 14 |
Cosmobrain
Astronomy and Astrophysics Excellent list of selected astronomy web sites. |
|
Nov. 15 - 21 |
Forum
for Amateur AstroSpectroscopy For the amateur interested in learning about and doing astronomical spectroscopy. |
|
Nov. 22 - 28 |
Big
Bear Solar Observatory Amazing views of our nearest star. |
|
Nov. 29 - Dec. 5 |
Space
Team Online Join the men and women who work on NASA's Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. |
|
Dec. 6 - 12 |
Structure
and Evolution of the Universe Explain, explore, and examine our evolving universe. |
|
Dec. 13 - 19 |
Munich
Astro Archive Astronomy information and catalogs (in English). |
|
Dec. 20 - 26 |
CERES
Astronomy Education 20 astronomy classroom lessons for K-12 teachers and students. |
| 1999 (below) | |
|
Dec. 27 - Jan. 2, 1999 |
From
Stargazers to Starships High-school level tutorial on astronomy, Newtonian mechanics, and spaceflight. |
|
Jan. 3 - 9 |
Planetary
Society Your connection to the exploration of the cosmos and the search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence. |
|
Jan. 10 - 16 |
SkyTour [No longer available.] |
|
Jan. 17 - 23 |
Itty
Bitty Scienceguides Neat to know, cool science stuff! |
|
Jan. 24 - 30 |
Ned
Wright's Cosmology Tutorial Cosmology resources including news and a tutorial. |
|
Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 |
Hubble
Heritage Archive Selected HST images and descriptions. |
|
Feb. 7 - 13 |
The
Lunascan Project Moon maps and moon images galore. |
|
Feb. 14 - 20 |
Deep
Space 1 Information on new technologies currently being "validated" on this mission for future space flights. |
|
Feb. 21 - 27 |
The
Electronic Universe Project A smorgasboard of astronomy images and good information to go with them. |
|
Feb. 28 - March 6 |
International
Supernovae Network Supernova hunting for the advanced amateur. |
|
March 7 - 13 |
Astronomy
Notes College-level astronomy textbook (a great reference). |
|
March 14 - 20 |
Star
of the Week A site dedicated to showing that the stars are not all the same. |
|
March 21 - 27 |
The
Arcturus Observatory CCD images courtesy of The Arcturus Observatory. |
|
March 28 - Apr. 3 |
Peoria
Astronomical Society Astronomical Handbook, three-D star map and more. |
|
April 4 - 10 |
Students
for the Exploration and Development of Space Comprehensive site with tons of useful astronomy information. |
|
April 11 - 17 |
Aboriginal
Star Knowledge Astronomical info developed principally by the Lakota Indians over many generations. |
|
April 18 - 24 |
Encyclopedia
Astronautica All about the many space programs through history. |
|
April 25 - May 1 |
Space
Connection News of space for teachers, parents, and students. |
|
May 2 - 8 |
Astronomy
for Kids Explore the sky through facts, puzzles, and maps. |
|
May 9 - 15 |
Astronomical
Image Library Comprehensive and ambitious image bank of deep-space objects. |
|
May 16 - 22 |
Association
of Universities for Research in Astronomy Interesting projects from the operators of major telescopes worldwide. |
|
May 23 - 29 |
Tom's
Astronomy Web Good links to lots of astronomy web sites. |
|
May 30 - June 5 |
Feltz
Field Guide to the Night Sky A detailed on-line "field guide" to the night sky. |
|
June 6 - 12 |
Meteorite
Central Meteorites, facts, chat and more. |
|
June 13 - 19 |
Space
Online Keep up to date with all the news from and about space. |
|
June 20 - 26 |
Hubble
Constant dot Com Information on the Hubble Constant, cosmology, and the size and age of the universe. |
|
June 27 - July 3 |
Astronomy
Now Breaking News Daily news from the UK's leading astronomy magazine. |
|
July 4 - 10 |
Regulus The astronomy newsletter for amateurs of all levels. |
|
July 11 - 17 |
Astronomy
Homework Help User friendly resource page for high school and undergraduate college students. |
|
July 18 - 24 |
The
Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) Views of the sun, SOHO real-time web watch. |
|
July 25 - 31 |
Adventures
in Deep Space Challenging observing projects for amateur astronomers. |
|
Aug. 1 - 7 |
Aurora
Web Aurora facts and resources, including forecasts. |
|
Aug. 8 - 14 |
Near-Earth
Object Program Information on asteroids that may strike the earth. |
|
Aug. 15 - 21 |
NASA
Space Science News Astronomy and space science news presented by the Marshall Space Flight Center. |
|
Aug. 22 - 28 |
Space
& Astronomy For Kids An astronomy guide for children, with many links. |
|
Aug. 29 - Sept. 4 |
Bad
Astronomy If it's bad and it's on TV or the in the movies, this explains how it really works. |
|
Sept. 5 - 11 |
Your
Sky View a map of the sky from any place on earth at any time. |
|
Sept. 12 - 18 |
International
Occultation Timing Association Master index and information site for lunar occultations and grazes. |
|
Sept. 19 - 25 |
Kuiper
Belt Page Clearinghouse for information on cometary bodies that orbit beyond Pluto. |
|
Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 |
Association
of Lunar and Planetary Observers Detailed information on observing solar system objects and phenomena from the sun to meteors. |
|
Oct. 3 - 9 |
International
Meteor Organization Promotes international coordination of amateur meteor observations. |
|
Oct. 10 - 16 |
American
Lunar Society Moon equipment, books, youth education, and observing projects. |
|
Oct. 17 - 23 |
Amateur
Astrophotography and CCD Image Links Very attractive, slick, and helpful page with a great raison d-etre. |
|
Oct. 24 - 30 |
Planetary
Nebulae Observer's Home Page A site devoted to the astronomical objects known as planetary nebulae. |
|
Oct. 31 - Nov. 6 |
The
Virtual Observatory - List Generator Generate custom object lists with this great resource! |
|
Nov. 7 - 13 |
Central
Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams (CBAT) Clearinghouse for announcements on new and transient astronomical events. |
|
Nov. 14 - 20 |
Sunspots
and the Solar Cycle Facts, daily pictures, history, tutorials, and predictions. |
|
Nov. 21 - 27 |
MarsNews.com Stay informed with with the Mars Society with news about the Red Planet. |
|
Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 |
The
Astronomy Guide A search engine for everything in astronomy. |
|
Dec. 5 - 11 |
The
NGC/IC Project A comprehensive, and growing, database of the original NGC and IC deep space objects. |
|
Dec. 12 - 18 |
Star
Trails An initiative by the Goddard Space Flight Center to involve amateurs in scientific research. |
|
Dec. 19 - 25 |
Solar
Terrestrial Dispatch Space Weather, Solar & Geophysical Support Services. |
|
Dec. 26 - Jan. 1, 2000 |
STSPLUS Excellent resource for past/current shuttle missions, satellite tracking, and related software. |