Links 
 
Our links page is now organized into categories, listed below. Sites with the  icon are packed with images.  Sites with the  icon are of local interest.

Sites of Local Interest

NASA sites, International Organizations and Observatories

Personal Pages and Exhibits

Astronomy Magazines, Retailers and Manufacturers

Sites of Local Interest

Renpro Starquest and Recreation. All the equipment you will need for amateur astronomy can be found here. Located in Louisville on Dixie Hwy.

Otter Creek Park Observatory.  The official website for Otter Creek Park's Observatory.

The Louisville Astronomical Society.  Visit the LAS website to see what's new in Kentuckiana astronomy.

The Gheens Science Hall and Rauch PlanetariumThe University of Louisville's official site for the new planetarium!

The National Deep Sky Observers SocietyFor dedicated faint fuzzy finders!

Darklight Imagery.  Christopher Anderson's homepage, featuring stunning image galleries!

The Cincinnati Observatory Center. A Historic Facility that is open to the public.

The Miami Valley Astronomical Society.  The MVAS is based in Dayton, and is affiliated with the Apollo and John Bryan State Park Observatories.

NASA Sites, Organizations and Observatories

Astronomy Clubs WorldwideA very comprehensive listing of Astronomy related organizations all over the world.

The Zoom Astronomy DictionaryConfused about astronomy terms? Don't know an Opposition from an Occultation? Look it up in this great dictionary!

SEDS: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space.  A valuable resource for the amateur and professional astronomer.  Includes a complete Messier and NGC catalog, with links to thousands of images.

Astronomy Picture of the Day.  See what's new in astronomy with a new image each day, plus hundreds of links.

SpaceWeather.com. Science news and information about the Sun-Earth environment.

Views of the Solar System.   One of the best places on the net for images and animations of the nine planets and more.

NSSDC Photo Gallery.   A compilation of NASA spacecraft photos of our solar system and more.

National Optical Astronomy ObservatoriesAn excellent educational site packed with images and telescope projects.

The NOAO Advanced Observing Program This site includes an incredible image gallery! Also, find out how YOU can take pictures like these!

The Hubble Heritage ProjectThe best of the best of the HST, now celebrating its 11th anniversary!

The Electronic Universe ProjectAn all around astronomy site from the University of Oregon with some great image galleries.

Seti@homeWant to join in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence?  Find out how your computer can look for messages from alien civilations in its spare time!

The European Southern ObservatoryThis new Observatory in Chile is cranking out stunning images that rival the space-based Hubble Telescope in clarity and beauty.

The Anglo-Australian Obs. homepageOne of the world's finest observatories, and the place where David Malin (perhaps the leading astrophotographer in the world) does most of his imaging.

The International Dark Sky AssociationFind out how you can help preserve the night sky by supporting the IDA.

Amateur Telescope Makers JournalInterested in making your own telescope?  This great educational site will help get you started.

Personal Pages and Exhibits

Brian Webb's Space ArchiveA great site with a large variety of astronomical content.

Suburban AstronomyAnother Brian Webb site with a list of objects for suburban astronomers to hunt for.

Starmatt AstrophotographyMatt BenDaniel's impressive collection of deep sky and solar system images, definitely worth exploring in detail.

Galaxy Photography by Jason WareGet photo tips from one of the best in the business, and browse his extensive image gallery!

Martin C. Germano's Deep Sky Astrophotography Martin is one of the most prolific astrophotographers I have come across. Here he showcases his work and techniques.

Catching The Light Astrophotography by Jerry Lodriguss. This site features a huge image gallery, as well as tips and techniques for astrophotography.

Photographic Guide to the ConstellationsA beautifully designed page featuring stunning wide-field photographs of the constellations.

Impressions of the Deep Sky: Sketches and ObservationsThis page is for anyone interested in deep sky observing. You can also upload your own deep sky sketches.

The Deep Sky DatabaseAnother excellent resource for deep sky enthusiasts, with a huge database of deep sky objects by constellation.

Telescopes and Telescope Making by Mel BartelsAn excellent resource for do-it-yourselfers.

Bert Dekker's Visual Deep-Sky Astronomy SiteA good site for pure observing fans.  Learn what you can expect to see through the eyepiece, and how to sharpen your observing skills.

Stars and Constellations by Chris DolanA great site for learning about the night sky, with plenty of maps and good links, too.

Moon Phases See the current phase of the moon, or look up any day between 1951 and 2015.

Alwyn Botha's Astronomy Trivia and Educational SitesEver wondered why the sky is blue? Learn the answer here! Also features quizzes about the Solar System.

Astronomy Magazines, Retailers and Manufacturers

Sky and Telescope Magazine

Night Sky Magazine

Astronomy Magazine

Meade Instruments

Celestron International

TeleVue Optics

Orion Telescopes and Binoculars

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific

All Posters.comFeaturing a great selection of Astronomical Prints and Posters!
 

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