Link to US Naval Observatory
| United
States Naval Observatory Various forms of astronomical data is available on this very rich site. The Atomic Clock provides exact time for observers. You can find star catalogs, sun and moon rise and set times, positions of solar system objects, eclipse schedules, and much more. Check out the Astronomical Applications section to find a lot of practical use information for observers or science fair participants. |
Links to Astronomical Organizations / Resources
Listed Alphabetically
Association of Lunar and Planetary
Observers
Planetary,
solar, meteor, comet information, and more....
American
Association of Variable Star Observers
Observation and recording information and anomalies of variable stars.
American Meteor Society,
Ltd.
Coordinates
amateur and professional observation activities of meteor observers.
Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Check
out their catalog--great items! Great resource.
The Astronomy Net -- This site
lists..."Astronomy resources, searchable forums and
searchable lists of
organizations providing astronomy services."
Deutsches Zentrum fuer
Luft-und Raumfahrt
(German Aerospace Center)
in association with
Heavens Above
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These host sites have several links that may be of
interest to you if you enjoy satellite watching. The first site is for Iridium
Flare Satellites. When their solar panels turn toward us and
catch the sun, they may become the brightest objects in the sky--ten times
brighter than Venus. This "flash" may last 5 to 10
seconds. This site gives both morning and evening passes for the
Pensacola area for the next seven days. If you are not in the
Pensacola area, you can link to the home page that allows you to set your
own location.
The Sky Chart and Solar System Chart are set for current time when you access the site, but may be set forward or backwards in time in order to check planetary positions and celestial events. If you want to find links for the International Space Station, Mir, and the Hubble Space Telescope, go to the top of any of these three pages, and click "HOME." You can also edit your location through this home page. |
To find Your
latitude and longitude anywhere on Earth--
Iridium Flare
Satellites
Visible Satellites
Sky Chart set for
Pensacola
(printable map)
TIME
(Click here to get correct time so that you
can synchronize your watches in either local or UT.)
ICStars
This
is another multi-faceted page that lists telescope sources as well as
interesting astronomical
items...and more!
International Astronomical Union
The Central Bureau of Astronomical Telegrams (CBAT) is the clearing
house for reporting all new astronomical discoveries.
International Dark Sky Association
Light
pollution info and troubleshooting center.
International Occultation Timing Association
Occultation
predictions for observation.
| IOTA was established to encourage and facilitate the observation of
occultations and eclipses. It provides predictions for grazing occultations
of stars by the Moon and predictions for occultations of stars by asteroids
and planets, information on observing equipment and techniques, and reports
to the members of observations made. |
The Lunar Web Site
Instant
help for anyone who wants to participate in the AL Lunar Observation
program.
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| The MSSS offers
the best Mars orbital images to date. They designed the imaging system
for the Mars Global Surveyor, and show off high resolution images of the
Martian surface, taken over the last Martian year. Many of these
images have not yet been extensively studied by scientists, so you have a
chance to participate in discovering interesting facts about "The Red
Planet." They also have an Education and Public Outreach section,
and a listing of other projects on their website. |
Mike
Boschat's Astronomy Page
This Canadian site has more links
than you can shake a stick at! This extensive site covers
Astronomy
and Space Sciences for amateurs and professionals.
NEO
(Near
Earth Objects)
Monitor the orbits of asteroids...see just how
close they do come!
Norwich Astronomical Society, UK
Links
to almost everywhere! Check them out.
National Radio Astronomy
Observatory
This
organization is a facility of the National Science Foundation.
PhysLINK.com
The Ultimate Physics & Astronomy Reference & Education Online
Source
The Planetary Society
This organization is devoted
to the exploration of the Solar System, and the search for
extraterrestrial
life.
Rainwater Astronomers'
Observatory
Located
in French Camp, Mississippi--great site!
Sky Maps
FREE
Sky maps each month for you to explore, learn and enjoy
the night sky.
(This site provides a monthly
[printable] observing chart, complete with list of available subjects
for
observation.)
Southern Nights Astronomical League of Florida
Unrestricted access to Messages &
Bookmarks and Files; Yahoo ID required for Calendar;
Membership restricted to Florida astronomy educators, planetaria &
observatory personnel,
and members in good standing of Florida-based astronomical organizations.
The Southern Nights Astronomical League of Florida provides a one-stop
resource to astronomy in Florida.
SOHO (the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) [satellite]
This site gives you plenty of information about the sun, solar events, and its effects on Earth.
This site provides news relating to the sun
and solar events, and to Earth's environment, including
effects of solar events, such as flares, as well as other topics of interest
such as near-Earth asteroids.
The Universe Today--
Space news from around the
Internet, updated every weekday.
This
is a multi-faceted page that lists astronomy news items from around the
world, and offers
a newsletter.
If you are interested in up-to-date astronomy news,
this site has several news sources for you
to check.
You may subscribe to the newsletter, or simply read the archived copies.
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