Astronomy Links

Note that neither the University of Mississippi nor the Department of Physics and Astronomy endorse the content of these linked sites.

Astronomy

• The American Astronomical Society
• International Astronomical Year — 2009
• Astronomy Photographer of the Year
• Astronomy Picture of the Day
• NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• NASA's Eyes on the Solar System
• Mars Rovers
• How to Get to Mars
• Astronomy Resources at Space Telescope Science Institute
• Astronomy Guide
• Telescope Guide
• Best Telescope Guides — Telescope Reviews
• Astronomy for Beginners
• Astronomy for Beginers: How to get started in Backyard Astronomy
• Astronomy for Beginners: Supporting Your Child’s Interest in Space
• Astronomy for Kids: Teaching Space Science to Young Stargazers
• Night Sky Gazing
• Backyard Stargazers
• Back Garden Astronomy
• Backyard Astronomy: A Great Activity to Do With Your Kids
• Astronomy: Tips for Exploring the Wonders of Outer Space from Home
• NASA: Imagine the Universe
• NASA's Near Earth Object program
• Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
• Views of the Solar System
• Comet West
• Comet Shoemaker-Levy
• Bradford Robotic Telescope
• Bareket Observatory
• The Very Large Array (VLA)
• Sky Maps
• Star Chart
• Powers of 10
• Scale of the Universe
• Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy
• Planetary Perspectives
• How to Choose a Telescope
• Telescopes for Beginners
• Galileo's Telescope
• Institute and Museam of the History of Science (IMSS)
• Astronomy Open House Movie
• Astronomy Animations
• Tools and Resources for Sun Calculations and Observations
• Virgo Supercluster
• Astronomy Stars and The Skies
• Celestial Bodies and Astronomy
• Science Fiction Stories with Good Astronomy & Physics
• How to Get Started With Astronomy While on a Shoestring Budget
• Observing the Stars on Your Own
• Six Tips for Perfect Stargazing
• Space. Astronomy. Stagazing.
• Stargazing Information
• Stargazing for Kids
• Space: The Best Games & Resources
• Summer Stargazing
• Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Astronomy
• Amateur Astronomy
• Constellation Maps
• Making a Simple Astrolabe at Home
• Best Places to Stargaze
• Friends of the Observatory: Astronomy Experiments at Home
• How to Use a Star Chart
• For City Dwellers, Stargazing Can Make for a Stellar Vacation
• Astronomy Now: All About Astronomy
• SafeStars — Complete Resource Guide and Educational Review to Astronomy
• Sky Marvels
• Beginners Guide to Astrophotography
• Camera Systems: How Lenses Work
• Sciencesy
• Top 25 Public Observatories in the US

Space & Environment

• Global Hydrology Resource Center
• Space Environment Center
• SpaceWeather
• Solar Winds
• "From Stargazers to Starships"
• "Who Turned Off the Stars?"
• "All About Light Pollution"
• "Hidden Costs of Light Pollution"
• International Dark-Sky Association
• International Dark-Sky Association Videos
• Using Dark Sky Approved Lighting to Reduce Light Pollution
• HUB Post: Top Astronomy NASA Photos of All Time

Spaceships!

• Current Missions at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• Space Telescope
• Heavens Above
• NASA's Interactive Satellite Viewer
• Tour of ISS
• ISS Guide

Space Pictures

• by Astronauts
• by Hubble Space Telescope
• A shot in the Dark

Space Education

• Explore the NASA Kids' Club!
• Kids' Questions About Space and Astronomy
• NASA Resources for Kids
• Astronomy for Kids – A Free Introductory Guide!
• Play an Astronomy Jeopardy Game Online
• What is Life Like for Astronauts in Space?
• Why Explore Space?
• A Video About the Construction of the Space Station
• Design Your Own Space Station in Cosmic Quest!
• Can There Really be Life on Mars?
• The Kids' Astronomy Info and Workbook Package (PDF)
• Apollo to the Moon
• Solar System and Other Space In-Class Activities
• What Exactly Is a Star?
• The Life Cycle of a Star
• How to Observe Constellations in the Sky
• Make Your Own Constellation!
• Meteoroids and Craters
• Test Your Knowledge of Black Holes
• An Astronomy Dictionary for Kids
• Space Quiz
• Watch an Animated Video About the Solar System
• A Quick Look at Comets
• Learn How the Planets Orbit and Rotate
• Exploring the Sun
• An Illustrated Space Timeline for Kids
• A Webquest All About Comets
• Astronomy and Space Animations and Videos
• Explore Our Solar System Virtually
• The Differences Between Meteors and Asteroids
• Famous Names in Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Spaceflight Solitaire
• Space And Solar System Resources And Word Games For Kids