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Astronomy Resources

The study of matter outside the earth's atmosphere, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, and composition of celestial bodies and phenomena.

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Astrophysics

Where physics and astronomy merge.

Galactic

The study of the large-scale structure of the universe.

Solar System (Planetary)

Objects with the Earth's solar system, including the Sun, planets, comets, and asteroids.

Spaceflight & Exploration

The exploration of space and the tools for doing so.

Stargazing

Amateur astronomy.

Stellar

The study of stars and star-like objects.

Resources in this category are:

About.com: Space

http://space.about.com/

An Internet guide for space science and exploration, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include astronomy, astrophysics, eclipses, comets, space stations, telescopes, space missions, SETI, and more.

Author: David Harris (space.guide@about.com)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Astronomiae Historia / History of Astronomy

http://www.astro.uni-bonn.de/~pbrosche/astoria.html

An encylopediac look at the history of astronomy.

Author: Wolfgang R. Dick (wdi@potsdam.ifag.de)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Keywords: History

Astronomical Data Center Astronomical Catalogs and Data Tables

http://adc.gsfc.nasa.gov/

"The Astronomical Data Center ADC is an element of the Space Sciences Directorate at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, located in Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S.A., near Washington, D.C. We are part of the Astrophysics Data Facility of the Space Science Data Operations Office." Reference tool for educators, amateurs and professional regarding astronomy and space. The Astronomical Data Center provides images, sounds and archival information that help answer questions regarding space."The Astronomical Data Center specializes in archiving and distributing collections of data that have been published by professional astronomers. Most of these data sets are in the form of computer-readable tables of numbers, rather than images. These are often known as astronomical catalogs. Tables published in the professional journals are simply called journal tables."

Author: James Gass and Gail Schneider (help@adc.gsfc.nasa.gov)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Astronomy--Astrophysics

Keywords: space reference; milky way; astronomers; education

The Astronomy Cafe

http://www.theastronomycafe.net/

"Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be an astronomer, write a research paper and to go observing? Do you have any questions that you would like an astronomer to answer? Would you like to hear the latest about hyperspace, black holes, time travel and quantum cosmology?" Includes numerous articles and an 'Ask the Astronomer' feature.

Author: Sten Odenwald (odenwald@ari.net)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Astronomy Unbound: A Virtual Astronomy Text

http://www.herts.ac.uk/astro_ub/

This is an online astronomy textbook put out by the University of Hertfordshire. It is of particular interest to high school and university students, although it is appropriate for anyone with a general interest in astronomy. Each section of the text is written by a different person anywhere in the world and is linked to the main "Astronomy Unbound" site.

Author: Ian Williams

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Keywords: textbook

AstroWeb: Astronomical Internet Resources

http://www.stsci.edu/science/net-resources.html

A database of nearly everything related to astronomy on the Internet. Way cool because it is searchable and is checked automatically for live links three times a day.

Author: AstroWeb Consortium

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Keywords: Resources

CNN Interactive - Space

http://cnn.com/TECH/space/

Listings of special coverage of major space events.

Author: Cable News Network, Inc. (cnn.feedback@cnn.com)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Science & Technology News

Earth and Sky

http://www.earthsky.com/

The site for the daily science radio series, it includes informative articles/discussions on various topics, news and discoveries in the earth sciences, astonomy, and environmental sciences. Included are sound files and a searchable archive of past programs.

Author:

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Earth Sciences

Science & Technology--Environmental Sciences & Ecology

Keywords: Earth Science

Expanding Universe

http://vrl.tpl.toronto.on.ca/expanding_universe/

"A classified search tool for amateur astronomy." Browse Internet sites relating to astronomy by Dewey classification, or by an alphabetical subject listing.

Author:

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Keywords: Resources

Frequently Asked Questions on Sci.Space.*/Sci.Astro

http://www.cs.ruu.nl/wais/html/na-bng/sci.space.science.html

FAQ for the sci.space.* and sci.astro Usenet groups. Includes sections on Mission Schedules and How to Become an Astronaut.

Author: Jonathan P. Leech

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Keywords: FAQ

The Galileo Project

http://es.rice.edu/ES/humsoc/Galileo/

"The Galileo Project is a hypertext source of information on the life and work of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) and the science of his time." Site includes a detailed biography of Galileo, text and images of his personal and professional life, a collection of contemporary maps, and a timeline. An especially interesting feature is the searchable database of 16th and 17th century scientists.

Author: Albert Van Helden (galileo@rice.edu)

Subjects:

Reference--Biographies--Scientists & Inventors

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Hubble Heritage Project

http://heritage.stsci.edu/

"The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a research tool dedicated to scientific studies of nature. Enroute to illuminating the forces shaping our cosmos, HST has accumulated a cosmic zoo. The Hubble Heritage Project sees this instrument also as a tool for extending human vision, one that is capable of building a bridge between the endeavors of scientists and the public. By emphasizing compelling HST images distilled from scientific data, we hope to pique curiosity about our astrophysical understanding of the universe we all inhabit." Look at images and learn the history of the universe.

Author: Keith Noll (heritage@stsci.edu)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Astronomy--Astrophysics

Keywords: Hubble space telescope; astronomy; space

Inconstant Moon

http://www.inconstantmoon.com/inconstant.htm

"Explore the Moon... discover its dramatic features and phenomena - often beautiful, sometimes bizarre, always changing. Inconstant Moon will take you on a new tour each night, with maps, photos, explanations, animations, selected links and even music! "

Author: Kevin Clarke (webmaster@minervatech.u-net.com)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

The Laws List

http://www.alcyone.com/max/physics/laws/

An impressive glossary of physics-related terms and concepts.

Author: Erik Max Francis (max@alcyone.com)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Physics

Keywords: Glossary; Laws; Rules; Principles; Effects; Paradoxes; Limits; Constants; Experiments; Thought-Experiments

NASA Observatorium

http://observe.ivv.nasa.gov/nasa/core.shtml.html

"A public access site for Earth and space data. We have pictures of the Earth, planets, stars, and other cool stuff, as well as the stories behind those images." Searchable.

Author: NASA Information Infrastructure Technology & Applications (curator@rspac.ivv.nasa.gov)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Earth Sciences--Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics)

Science & Technology--Earth Sciences--Meteorology/Climatology

Keywords: Earth Science; Space Science

NED -- The NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database (NED)

http://nedwww.ipac.caltech.edu/

The NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database (NED) [...] is built around a master list of extragalactic objects for which cross-identifications of names have been established, accurate positions and redshifts entered to the extent possible, and some basic data collected. Bibliographic references relevant to individual objects have been compiled, and abstracts of extragalactic interest are kept on line. Detailed and referenced photometry, position, and redshift data, have been taken from large compilations and from the literature. NED's data and references are being continually updated, with revised versions being put on-line every 2-3 months." Includes a list of frequently asked questions.

Author: California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Astronomy--Stellar

Keywords: Extragalactic

The Observatorium

http://observe.ivv.nasa.gov/

"Introduces the basic concepts and applications of remote sensing using simple examples and jargon-free text. The site is geared toward the general public and assumes no previous knowledge of remote sensing. The site has some material appropriate for K-12 educational uses. The Observatorium also maintains a searchable database providing abstracts and analysis of other remote sensing Internet resources."

Author: NASA's Learning Technologies Program (sjcarter@mail.arc.nasa.gov)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Earth Sciences

Science & Technology--Transportation--Air

Keywords: Remote Sensing; Astronomy; Environment

PhysLINK: Physics & Astronomy

http://www.physlink.com/

Comprehensive education and reference guide to physics-related Internet resources covering: reference, departments and grad school, societies, journals, history, images, news, jobs, software, new theories, quotations, and fun. Browse by type of resource or use the search function. See the Ask the Experts area for answers to common questions.

Author: Anton Skorucak (info@physlink.com)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Physics

Keywords: History of physics; Constants

PSIgate: Physical Sciences Information Gateway

http://www.psigate.ac.uk/

"PSIgate aims to provide high quality Internet resources for students, researchers and practitioners in the physical sciences, specifically in: astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, and science history and policy. Along with the other hubs that make up the RDN, PSIgate provides an online database of relevant, high quality Internet resources, the Internet Resource Catalogue (IRC). Each resource has been selected by information professionals and subject specialists to ensure relevance and quality. A full description of each resource is provided, together with direct access to the resource itself."

Author: Consortium of Academic Libraries in Manchester

Subjects:

Science & Technology

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Chemical Sciences (Chemistry)

Keywords: science; astronomy; chemistry; earth science; physics; history

The Search for Extrasolar Planets 

http://exoplanets.org/

Information about planets found outside of our own solar system. Includes news, almanacs, location, mass, and orbital characteristics.

Author: The Department of Astronomy at UC Berkeley and the College of Letters and Science

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Keywords: planets; exoplanets; solar systems

SETI Institute

http://www.seti-inst.edu/

"Home for scientific and educational projects relevant to the nature, distribution, and prevalence of life in the universe. Conducts/encourages research and related activities in a large number of fields." This extensive site details the SETI Institute's activities, the concepts and practices behind Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence efforts, and comments about the depiction of SETI in recent Hollywood films (Contact and Independence Day). Includes a bibliography and a FAQ.

Author:

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Physics

Keywords: SETI; Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence; Bibliography; FAQ

SkyView

http://skyview.gsfc.nasa.gov/skyview.html

SkyView is a Virtual Observatory on the Net. SkyView generates images of any part of the sky at wavelengths in all regimes from radio to gamma-ray.

Author: Thomas A. McGlynn and Keith A. Scollick

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Keywords: NASA; Education

Space Calendar

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/calendar/index.html

"Covers space-related activities and anniversaries for the coming year. Included are over 1,000 links to related home pages." Arranged by date and includes an archive of the past several years.

Author: Ron Baalke (baalke@kelvin.jpl.nasa.gov)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Space Telescope Science Institute/Hubble Space Telescope Public Information

http://oposite.stsci.edu/pubinfo/

Contains links to information considered to be of general interest about the Hubble Space Telescope.

Author: Chris O'Dea, Space Telescope Science Institute (outreach@stsci.edu)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Keywords: Telescope; Hubble; Photographs; Education

Space.com

http://space.com/

"space.com is the definitive site on the World Wide Web dedicatedto space and all space-related subjects. It focuses on news,information, education and entertainment. Our primary mission is the popularization of space. Our commitment is to a greater publicunderstanding and enthusiasm about space and space-related subjects."

Author:

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Science & Technology--Astronomy--Spaceflight & Exploration

Keywords: K-12; mathematics; children; kids

WebStars: Astrophysics in CyberSpace

http://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/www_info/webstars.html

Contains links to information related to astronomy. It consists of the following topics: astronomy & astrophysics pages, articles about astronomy on the Web, software & icon downloading, WWW technical pages & style guides, High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center(HEASARC)/StarTrax Browse, and other online services.

Author: High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC) (feedback@athena.gsfc.nasa.gov)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

Keywords: Physics; Resources

Yahoo! News Full Coverage: Astronomy and Space News

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Science/Astronomy_and_Space_News/

Features current news stories related to astronomy and space. Also links to news sources, opinions & editorials, magazine articles, video sources, and related Web sites.

Author: Yahoo! News (full_coverage@yahoo-inc.com)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Astronomy

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