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The Astronomy Cafe
 
An educational and professional resource in astronomy, calling itself "The web site for the astronomically disadvantaged." Includes descriptive articles, links, FAQs, an "Ask the Astronomer" archive of commonly asked astronomy questions, and more. Maintained by a research astronomer.
http://www.astronomycafe.net/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Aug 21, 2003
Astronomy Day
Astronomy Day, held annually in April or May (a Saturday near or before the first quarter moon), "is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population." Find events held by "astronomy clubs, science museums, observatories, universities, planetariums, laboratories, libraries, and nature centers." A fact sheet lists sponsors of this observance. From the Astronomical League, a federation of amateur astronomers.
http://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astroday.html
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Jul 28, 2006
Astronomy in Japan: Science, History, Culture
"This page is written in English and designed primarily to give people who do not speak Japanese a window into one of the most interesting and fascinating aspects of Japanese culture." The contents include illustrated articles on starlore, festivals, star shrines, the lunar calendar, discoveries, and other astronomical activities. Includes annotated links to sites in English (mostly). From a professor in Japan.
http://www2.gol.com/users/stever/jastro.html
Topics: Astronomy, History By Place
Last updated Jun 27, 2007
Astronomy Magazine
Online edition of print magazine of same title. Features news, an "Intro to Astronomy" for children, discussion groups, a glossary, and more. Access to feature articles requires fee.
http://www.astronomy.com/
Topics: Astronomy, Magazines
Last updated Oct 9, 2005
Astronomy Websites
Features a directory of clubs and organizations; product reviews of telescopes, binoculars, and other equipment; links to related websites; and more. From the online edition of Sky & Telescope magazine.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/resources/internet/3304931.html
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Jun 20, 2007
Astronomycenter.org
This site provides annotated links "to a wide range of teaching and learning resources" that relate to undergraduate introductory astronomy courses. "All materials are classified by their topic and activity type, and have descriptions outlining their content. ... Educators can use this collection to find curriculum materials, images, classroom demonstrations, labs," and more. Provided by the American Astronomical Society.
http://www.astronomycenter.org/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Nov 22, 2005
Astrophysics Science Project: Integrating Research & Education (ASPIRE)
This "interactive science education" website provides materials for students and teachers, including lessons and quizzes, and information about science careers. Topics include cosmic rays, effect of force, gas particles, kinetic energy, lunar phases, refraction, scientific notation, seismic waves, and much more. From the University of Utah.
http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/
Topics: Astronomy, Physics
Last updated Mar 20, 2007
At Home Astronomy: Hands-On Science Experiments for the Whole Family
Collection of illustrated instructions for science experiments related to astronomy. Topics include understanding shadows, verifying the size and location of the sun, building a model lunar settlement, demonstrating the principles of rocketry, and making an astrolabe and model of the solar system. Includes links to related sites. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley.
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/AtHomeAstronomy/
Topics: Astronomy, Science
Last updated Jul 24, 2006
Charlie Rose: Carl Sagan
1995 and 1996 videos interviews of "Carl Edward Sagan (November 9, 1934 - December 20, 1996) ... an American astronomer and astrobiologist and a highly successful popularizer of astronomy, astrophysics, and other natural sciences." Also includes a brief biography (from Wikipedia). From Charlie Rose.
http://www.charlierose.com/guests/carl-sagan
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Nov 1, 2007
Cool Cosmos
This site pulls together various materials for children and adults on the discovery and application of infrared technology. It includes information about infrared astronomy, multiwavelength astronomy, and the discovery of ultraviolet (UV) light. It features classroom activities, videos, games, links to related sites, and thermal infrared images of people, animals, and places. Some materials available in Spanish. From the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC) at the California Institute of Technology.
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Oct 21, 2003
Curious About Astronomy? Ask an Astronomer
Collection of responses written by graduate astronomy students to submitted questions on astronomy topics. Searchable, or view questions and answers by topics such as planets, stars, stargazing, lunar and solar eclipses, and astronomy careers. Includes guidelines for using this resource in a classroom, most recent and most popular questions, and a random question generator. From the Cornell University Astronomy Department.
http://curious.astro.cornell.edu
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated May 2, 2007
From Stargazers to Starships
This high-school level tutorial focuses on three topics: Astronomy of the Earth’s motion in space, which includes information, and some experiments and projects that teach concepts about the calendar, seasons, Kepler’s laws, building a sundial, and more; Newtonian mechanics, which ha understanding Newton’s laws and discussion of mass and motion; and Spaceflight and Spacecraft. Includes a timeline, a list of concepts covered, and a glossary.
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Sintro.htm
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated May 4, 2005
International Year of Astronomy 2009
Background and updates for this "global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery." Includes notices about activities and events (which start in January 2009), and details about specific project such as "100 Hours of Astronomy," "She is an Astronomer," and dark skies awareness.
http://www.astronomy2009.org/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Dec 9, 2008
KidsAstronomy.com
Contains basic information about planets, black holes, galaxies, space exploration, and more. Includes worksheets for teachers, and online classes.
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Aug 1, 2004
NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The main site for NASA is the entryway to a huge amount of information in various formats, with sections for children, students, educators, the media, missions, news, and more.
http://www.nasa.gov/
Topics: Astronomy, Technology
Last updated May 4, 2005
Night Sky Network
Website for "a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public." Includes a directory of U.S. astronomy clubs, a planner for astronomy events, and links to resources for amateur astronomers. From the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Apr 16, 2007
Observing the Sky
This NASA-funded "skyblog" covers astronomical events and observations, NASA discoveries and spacecraft, and other topics related to astronomy. Includes image galleries and a topical index. Searchable.
http://www.lpod.org/ots/
Topics: Astronomy, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated May 10, 2006
The Old Farmer's Almanac: Astronomy Center
A guide to the almanac's astronomy and astrology information for the year, including dates and locations of solar and lunar eclipses, best fishing days, solstices and equinoxes, tide predictions, astrological signs, and monthly highlights, as well as the days of the full moon.
http://www.almanac.com/astronomy/
Topics: Astronomy, Holidays and Observances Individually
Last updated May 4, 2005
Selected Internet Resources: Astronomy
Annotated links to websites for researching astronomy topics. Some of the topics include current missions, planets, observatories, fun and educational websites, and catalogs, data centers, and image collections. Compiled by Science Reference Services at the Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/selected-internet/astronomy-selected.html
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated May 2, 2007
Sky & Telescope: Observing Highlights
"This Week's Sky at a Glance" includes lists of daily and weekly celestial phenomena, information on observing celestial objects, a gallery of photographs, and more. From Sky & Telescope.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights
Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections
Last updated Jun 20, 2007
Skywatching Center: Tonight's Sky
What can you see in the sky this month? Click on a date for diagrams and descriptions that "guide your eye to something you can see that night, or the next morning before dawn. It might be a constellation, a star, or a planet. Or it might be a celestial event, such as an eclipse." Provides tips on skywatching and using the star charts. From the "Earth & Sky" science radio series.
http://www.earthsky.org/skywatching
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Jun 8, 2007
StarChild: A learning center for young astronomers
NASA has created an astronomy site just for children. StarChild contains sections on the solar system, the universe, and "space stuff" (astronauts, space travel, and the Hubble Space Telescope, among others). It also includes a glossary with brief explanations of astronomy-related terms. The site is highly graphical, includes movies, and is intended for the 4-14 year age group.
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated May 4, 2005
Stephen Hawking’s Universe
Based on the PBS program, this site explains cosmological concepts in simple, easy-to-understand language. Black holes, the big bang, antimatter, super strings, and dark matter are reviewed in Strange Stuff. Cosmological Stars features individuals who have made significant contributions in cosmology. Universes has discussions about various theories of the universe as well as how it began and thoughts on how it will end. Also included are ideas that are still problematic to many scientists as well as related Web sites and a list of books.
http://www.thirteen.org/hawking/html/home.html
Topics: Astronomy, Physics
Last updated May 4, 2005
TCAEP.co.uk: Science, Maths, Astronomy
This site features lists of numerical constants and equations used in science and mathematics. Also included are conversion calculators, a dictionary of scientific symbols, and astronomy facts and figures. Searchable and browsable. From the Institute of Physics, London.
http://www.scenta.co.uk/tcaep/
Topics: Astronomy, Mathematics, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts
Last updated Apr 27, 2005
Universe Awareness for Young Children (UNAWE)
Details about this "international outreach programme that uses the beauty and scale of the universe to inspire very young children in underprivileged environments." Features project background, a blog, international event listings, and educational materials (such as games and hand-on activities). Includes a Spanish version of the website. The project, which is part of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, is hosted at Leiden Observatory, Leiden University, Netherlands.
http://www.unawe.org/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Dec 9, 2008
Windows to the Universe
This site answers your questions about the solar system, the universe, and the scientists who have discovered these worlds and you can choose answers at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level. It also includes an excellent Myths section that covers the mythological history of the universe in many cultures. Art, Books & Films includes images of scientists and lists of space-related books, films, and poetry. The NASA-funded site provides a number of different ways to navigate its multimedia-heavy features.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
Topics: Astronomy, Dragons, Dreams, & Daring Deeds, Literature & Books, Religion
Last updated May 4, 2005
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