General Astronomy

Links verified 09/27/2024

1. 1440 - Big Bang.
Click Image to Enlarge		Big Bang explained the provocative theory has captured modernity's imagination as it continues to evolve and adapt to discoveries, suggesting everything in our universe—from the sun to the very fabric of spacetime—has its origin in a single, explosive event that took place roughly 13.8 billion years ago. Curious about the Big Bang? 1440's got your breakdown of what it is. SEE MORE
2. Astronomy Magazine.
Click Image to Enlarge		Bookmark the online version of this popular astronomy publication and come back to it regularly. SEE MORE
3. Atlas of the Universe.
Click Image to Enlarge		This website is designed to give everyone an idea of what our universe actually looks like. Nine main maps, each one approximately ten times the scale of the previous one. SEE MORE
4. Bad Astronomy.
Click Image to Enlarge		A lot of what we "know about astronomy really just isn't right. These pages are an attempt to set the record-- and your brain-- straight about the world's real oldest profession. The main Bad Pages; Bad Movies, Bad TV, Bad News, and Popular misconceptions. SEE MORE
5. Black Holes.
Click Image to Enlarge		What do you know about black holes? "1440" explains what you need to know. Videos and additional resources are included. SEE MORE
6. Canadian Astronomy Data Center.
Click Image to Enlarge		The CADC data collections are an open data source for the international astronomy community, provided by the National Research Council of Canada. While publicly available, the CADC data collections, products and services are a digital research facility for professional astronomers and are not intended for general public use.[select English or French] links to a large number of image archives. SEE MORE
7. EarthSky.
Click Image to Enlarge		A clear voice for science. The awesome EarthSky team has a blast bringing you daily updates on your cosmos and world, via this website. SEE MORE
8. History of Astronomy.
Click Image to Enlarge		Welcome to the first general History of Astronomy pages on the Web. Astronomiae Historia / History of Astronomy was created in January 1995 on behalf of the Working Group for the History of Astronomy in the Astronomische Gesellschaft hosted by the University of Bonn. SEE MORE
9. Hubblesite News.
Click Image to Enlarge		Get the latest news and announcements. Other resources included. SEE MORE
10. Hubblesite.
Click Image to Enlarge		A collection of resources for learners, educators, developers, and other professionals in museums, planetariums, nature centers, observatory & park visitor centers, and other free-choice learning venues. Find materials that span from the beginning of Hubble’s mission to the innovative science it is enabling today. SEE MORE
11. Life Beyond Earth: Are We Alone.
Click Image to Enlarge		Highlights from the film by Timothy Ferris. Additional resources available. SEE MORE
12. Mars.
Click Image to Enlarge		The fourth terrestrial (or rocky) planet from the sun is half the size of Earth, with just a fraction of its atmosphere and two irregular-shaped moons, Phobos and Deimos. Learn more as '1440' explains with videos and other resources. SEE MORE
13. Mount Wilson Observatory.
Click Image to Enlarge		A virtual tour designed to give a visitor a feel for the observatory grounds and to present some of the history and heritage of Mount Wilson Observatory. SEE MORE
14. NASA.
Click Image to Enlarge		Keep up with the news and events. Multimedia and more. SEE MORE
15. NOVA Archive.
Click Image to Enlarge		An archive of past NOVA shows on the subject of space. SEE MORE
16. NOVA.
Click Image to Enlarge		NOVA is the most popular primetime science series on American television, demystifying the scientific and technological concepts that shape and define our lives, our planet, and our universe. The PBS series is also one of the most widely distributed science programs in the world, and is a multimedia, multiplatform brand reaching more than 55 million Americans every year on TV and across digital platforms. SEE MORE
17. NSSDCA Photo Gallery.
Click Image to Enlarge		Photo Gallery of the National Space Science Data Center. SEE MORE
18. Plans for Building a Dobsonian Telescope.
Click Image to Enlarge		A 52 page document from San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers association. An Adobe Acrobat document in .pdf format. SEE MORE
19. Sky & Telescope Magazine - Astronomical Tools.
Click Image to Enlarge		Before you head outside to see the night’s sky, check out these interactive astronomical tools to see what’s up. Each of the apps is designed to make skygazing a little easier — and more fun! SEE MORE
20. Sky Marvels.
Click Image to Enlarge		Your key to the sky and the universe. SEE MORE
21. Space Hopper.
Click Image to Enlarge		This Constellation Quiz will test how well you know the night sky. This site includes questions for your students to check their understanding. SEE MORE
22. Star Journey.
Click Image to Enlarge		Based on National Geographic's popular map, "The Heavens". This site is interactive and allows students to play a game or input or collect data. SEE MORE
23. StarChild.
Click Image to Enlarge		A Learning Center for Young Astronomers ages 5-13 to learn about the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and the universe beyond from NASA. SEE MORE
24. Telescope Reviews.
Click Image to Enlarge		Reviews of over 100 telescopes, eyepiece reviews, a beginner's advice column, feature articles, and lots more. SEE MORE
25. The Animated Virtual Planetarium.
Click Image to Enlarge		Simulations designed to be used in the classroom, or in the lab by students, as demonstrations of various aspects of planetary motions This site is interactive and allows students to play a game or input or collect data. (Java is needed to view simulation.) SEE MORE
26. The Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Click Image to Enlarge		Great photos and an explanation each day. Their search feature returns thumbnail images of matches and their archive extends back to June 16, 1995. SEE MORE
27. Views of the Solar System - Space Exploration History.
Click Image to Enlarge		Views of the Solar System presents a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific information, or study the history of space exploration, rocketry, early astronauts, space missions, spacecraft through a vast archive of photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics and videos. Views of the Solar System offers enhanced exploration and educational enjoyment of the solar system and beyond.  SEE MORE
28. Windows to the Universe.
Click Image to Enlarge		The site is written in three reading levels approximating elementary, middle school and high school reading levels - levels may be chosen by using the upper button bar of each page of the main site. SEE MORE
29. Your Sky.
Click Image to Enlarge		An interactive planetarium of the Web - maps for any time and date, viewpoint, and observing location This site is interactive and allows students to play a game or input or collect data. SEE MORE