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Outstanding websites for astronomy enthusiast.

Special Mention

 

• Zooniverse: People-Powered Research. Zooniverse provides opportunities for people around the world to contribute to real discoveries in fields ranging from astronomy to zoology.

 

Earth/Moon

 

• International Space Station (ISS): Date/Time for visible passes
• Spot the Station (ISS): Have NASA send you ISS alerts
• NASA Earth Observatory
• Moon
• Near Earth Object Program
• Auroras
• U.S. Naval Observatory
• Light Pollution

 

Solar System

 

• Saturn Cassini-Huygens Mission
• Pluto New Horizons Mission
• Mars Rover Mission
• Europe's Venus Express Mission
• Mercury Messenger Mission
• Jupiter Galileo Mission
• Voyager Mission

 

Sun

 

• Solar and Heliospheric Observatory
• NASA Solar Monitor
• Helioviewer
• Solar Terrestrial Dispatch

 

Astronomy Photos

 

• Astronomy Picture of the Day
• Photopic Sky Survey
• Hubble Space Telescope
• European Space Agency
• The NGC/IC Project

 

Astronomy Education

 

• Astronomy Cast: Each video covering a detailed lesson in Astronomy. Also available via audio-only podcast. Updated weekly
• Teach Astronomy: University of Arizona
• Introduction to Astronomy: Crash Course Astronomy
• 365 Days of Astronomy: New content daily
• Eyes on the Sky: Astronomy Education and Outreach
• Windows to the Universe: National Earth Science Teachers Association
• SEDS: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
• StarDate: Weekly stargazing tips
• Eyes on the Sky: Simple and fun amateur astronomy.

 

Astronomy Magazines

 

• Sky and Telescope Magazine
• Astronomy Magazine
• UK's Astronomy Magazine
• Amateur Astronomy Magazine

 

Astro Imaging

 

• Night Skies Network: Broadcasts Live Imaging sessions
• Damian Peach (England)
• Emil Kraaikamp (Netherlands)
• Jupiter (Philippines)
• Tony and Daphne Hallas Astrophotography (USA)
• Thierry Legault Astrophotography (France)
• Catching the Light

 

Miscellaneous

 

• Scope Reviews: Ed Ting's telescope equipment reviews
• Heavens-Above: Earth's artificial satellites and how to view them
• Cloudy Nights: Astronomy message boards. Hosts a classified section for buying and selling used astronomy equipment
• Buying a Star Name: FAQ (Hint: Don't do it)
• Clear Sky Charts: Cloud forecasts for astronomers
• NASA
• JPL

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