The Canny Link Directory

Astronomy for kids - Learn about astronomy, the planets, asnd the solar system

Augustana College

Ball State University - Physics and Astronomy - Information about undergraduate and graduate classes, research, and personnel.

Carleton College

Columbia University Astronomy and Astrophysics

Cosmochemistry Group - University of Arkansas - our research is focused on the cosmochemistry and physical properties of extraterrestrial materials. These materials include meteorites, asteroid regoliths, and lunar samples.

Dickinson College - Physics and Astronomy

European Southern Observatory

Georgia State University Astronomy

Indiana University Astronomy

Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (Canary Island, Spain)

Iowa State University

Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie

Netherlands Foundation for Research in Astronomy

Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Centre

Niels Bohr Institute

Observatorio Astronomico Nacional, UNAM

Ohio State University - Department of Astronomy

Ohio University - Physics and Astronomy

Partical Physics and Astronomy Research Council (UK)

Russian Academy of Sciences - covers projects, subdivisions, history, preprints and other resources.

SFSU Physics & Astronomy

San Diego State University

Seoul National University - Astronomy

TeSRE Institute - Tecnologie e Studio della Radiazione Extraterrestre - Technology and Study of Extraterrestrial Radiation is a non-profit state-funded research Institute of the Italian National Research Council.

UCSD CASS

UCSD Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics

USC - Dept. of Physics and Astronomy

UT - Austin Astronomy

Universitat de Valencia - Grupo de Astronomía y Ciencias del Espacio

University Complutense of Madrid - Departamento de Astrofisica

University of Alabama

University of Amsterdam - Astronomical Institute

University of Arizona - Astronomy & Steward Observatory - undergraduate and graduate degrees in astronomy and astrophysics; major research facilities in observational and theoretical astronomy.

University of Canterbury, Christchurch - Physics & Astronomy Department

University of Chicago - Astronomy and Astrophysics

University of Delaware - Dept. of Physics and Astronomy

University of Denver

University of Edinburgh - Physics and Astronomy

University of Georgia - Department of Astronomy and Physics

University of Glasgow - Astronomy & Astrophysics Group

University of Hawaii - Department of Physics and Astronomy

University of Innsbruck (Austria) - also in German.

University of Jena - Astronomy and Astrophysics

University of Kentucky

University of London QMW Astronomy Unit - contains information about admissions, courses, and research.

University of Maine

University of Manchester Astronomy Group

University of Maryland at College Park

University of Michigan

University of New South Wales - Astrophysics and Optics

University of North Carolina

University of Oklahoma - Physics and Astronomy

University of Rochester - Physics and Astronomy

University of Southampton

University of Toledo Department - Physics and Astronomy

University of Wales, Cardiff - Physics and Astronomy

University of Washington - Astronomy - Links to students/staff/faculty in UW Astronomy as well as links to projects we're associated with and regional links

University of Wisconsin-Madison Space Astronomy Lab

Vassar College - Physics and Astronomy

Wayne State University Physics & Astronomy

Yale University - Astronomy    


Light Pollution

Dissecting Light Pollution - Sky and Telescope Magazine.

International Dark-Sky Association - non-profit membership-based organization that aims stop the adverse environmental impact of light pollution and space debris.

Light Pollution - information from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society.

New England Light Pollution Advisory Group (NELPAG)

Astronomy Now - British astronomy magazine.

Astronomy and Space - general interest Astronomy club and magazine with a distinctly Irish flavour.

Irish Astronomical Journal - independent journal of astronomy and astrophysics catering for both professionals and amateurs.

SETIQuest - a quarterly magazine devoted to SETI, bioastronomy, and the scientific search for evidence of extraterrestrial evolution of life in the Universe.

Sky & Telescope - monthly magazine containing sky maps, astrophotos, and observationtips for sky-gazers of all levels.

Sky Online - excerpts from Sky & Telescope and CCD Astronomy magazines, tips for backyard stargazers, reviews of telescopes and accessories, a weekly astronomy news bulletin.

Woman Astronomer, The - quarterly magazine promoting the quickly changing science and hobby of astronomy, and its women role-models, both historical and current.    


Newsletters

Cassiopeia - newsletter of CASCA, published quarterly, at the equinoxes and solstices. Concerned with issues pertaining to astronomy in Canada.

Cheshire Starwatch - discussing current events in the heavens, as seen from Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Hubble Space Telescope News

River Valley Stargazer

Star Facts - articles about the universe, a guide to current points of interest and a guide to other astronomical sites on the web

ALIS Control Centre - Auroral Large Imaging System

Aurora Page - information and images concerning the "Northern Lights."

Auroras: Paintings in the Sky - this site will show you what auroras look like from space and on Earth, explain how they are created, and show you where they can be found.

Amateur Telescope Makers Association (ATMA) - members receive the ATM Journal.

American Association of Amateur Astronomers - observing awards, quarterly newsletter and membership in the Astronomical League.

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) - serves the entire astronomical community by providing modern, major facilities to qualified scientists from all universities.

Astronomical Society of the Pacific - non-profit, educational organization.

Astronomy In The Carolinas

Custer Institute and Observatory - amateur astronomy education center located on The North Fork of Long Island.

Danish Astronomical Society - Denmark's nationwide organisation for amatuer astronomers.

Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Members of the Astronomical Community (GLBASTRO) - forum for support and networking between lesbian, bisexual, gay, transsexual, etc. members of the astronomical community.

International Astronomical Youth Camp (IAYC) - organized every year in Europe. The 70 participants (between 16 and 24 years old) work for 3 weeks in 8 working groups on small astronomy research projects.

International Dark-Sky Association - non-profit membership-based organization that aims stop the adverse environmental impact of light pollution and space debris.

Local Group, The - astonomy club.

Los Angeles Astronomical Society

Minnesota Astronomical Society - founded in 1972, promotes amateur astronomy and astronomy education.

National Academy of Sciences Board on Physics and Astronomy

Oil Region Astronomical Society

Planetary Studies Foundation - non-profit sponsoring educational astronomy programs in Palatine, IL. Links to astronomy articles and tutorials online.

Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand - professional and amateur astronomers in New Zealand and Australia.

Sidewalk Astronomers - non-profit organization dedicated to bring Astronomy to the public.

UT Austin - Astronomy Students' Association

Astronomical Images - deep-sky astronomical photographs. Tips for astrophotography, gas-hypersensitization of films, negative stacking, and digital enhancement in Photoshop.

Astronomy Picture of the Day - discover the cosmos! Each day a there is a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

CNES: Clementine Image Browser - comprehensive mission information and data. In French and English.

David Hanon's Astronomical CCD Imaging - Deep sky and planetary images taken with 7' Refractor and ccd camera. Images of recent astronomical events.

Digitized Sky Survey - retrieve images from astronomical coordinates or object name.

Edge of Nowhere, The - pictures of constellations, nebulae, etc... Also some general information.

ISO Science Results

James' Space World - pictures from the solar system and beyond.

Janet's Amateur Astronomy - northern constellations, Hale-Bopp and other points of interest.

Lunar Astrophotographs - backyard 4000mm moon telephotos.

MSSS Viking Image Archive

Magellan Image Server

Muse Astronomy Hobby Page - with a few Hubble pictures.

NASA Johnson Space Center Digital Image Collection - includes Shuttle mission Earth-looking imagery and press release images from the manned space program.

NCSA Astronomy Digital Image Library - collecting astronomical, research-ready images and making them available to the astronomical community.

NSSDC Photo Gallery - organized by object and phenomenon. The source of the image and the process involved in producing the image are included wherever possible.

Space Image Library [okstate.edu]

Space Images Archive - images of astronomical and solar system bodies, spacecraft and rocketry, as well as every manned U.S. space mission.

Space Library, A - includes images of the solar system, star backgrounds, spacecraft models, and more.

Stellar Scenes - celestial photo album which includes comets, nebulae and clusters, constellations, the Milky Way, the Moon, and more.

Usenet - alt.binaries.pictures.astro - space and astronomy pictures

Web Nebulae - images of various nebulae chosen for aesthetic more than scientific value.

Woman in the Moon - shows how to view the image and uses it the teach the maria (dark lava flows) that make up the woman's picture.  


Planetaria

Albert Einstein Planetarium - National Air and Space Museum - 70-foot diameter domed planetarium.

Armagh Planetarium (United Kingdom)

Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory - Brevard Community College

Cernan Earth and Space Center - features public and group planetarium shows and a space hall with exhibits on space exploration and astronomy.

Europlanetarium (Belgium) - modern Zeiss-planetarium.

Fiske Planetarium - University of Colorado - dates for star shows, live star talks, and laser shows.

Hansen Planetarium - information on the planetarium, the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, and other clubs in Utah; plus data on various space programs and events.

Kountze Planetarium - University of Nebraska at Omaha

Minolta Planetarium - De Anza College

Morehead Planetarium - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - includes show schedules, educational resources, and links.

Morrison Planetarium - California Academy of Sciences - explains how shows are produced, provides show schedules, and more.

Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium Sky Theater - show schedules, "SkyWatch" update, and astronomy links.

Mueller Planetarium - University of Nebraska State Museum

Museum of the Southwest - includes museums dedicated to art, children, and a planetarium.

Planetarium de Saint-Etienne (France)

Scienceworks Planetarium - Museum of Victoria (Australia) - includes information on star shows, admission prices, special programs, directions, and more.

Tomchin Planetarium - West Virginia University - provides free public shows.

Usenet - sci.astro.planetarium

Web Directory: Planetarium Web Sites - from Loch Ness Productions.

Planétarium de Montréal - information about thematic exhibitions and French/English shows. Features online giftshop, astronomical information, and the Société d'astronomie du Planétarium de Montréal.

Planétarium de Montréal (Canada) - information about thematic exhibitions and French/English shows. Features online giftshop, astronomical information, and the Société d'astronomie du Planétarium de Montréal.

Amateur Radio Astronomy - a 5.2 meter amateur radio telescope for 1420 MHz observing is described.

Caltech Computational Astronomy

NRL Supernovae/Supernova Remnants/Low Frequency/Radio Astronomy - study of the properties of supernovae (SNe), particularly at radio wavelengths, and supernova remnants (RSNs), particularly at long radio wavelengths.

Radio Astronomy Group - University of Tasmania - involved in a wide range of research activities and operates radio observatories near Hobart, Tasmania and Ceduna, South Australia.

Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers

University of Calgary (Canada) - Radio Astronomy Laboratory

VLA FIRST Survey - images and catalogs from sensitive, high-resolution radio observations of the northern sky are available on-line.        

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