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How Big Is 2001 KX76?
Size comparison of 2001 KX76 and other known objects. From NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day. antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov
Tim Printy's Astronomy Web Page
Astrophotography guide specializing in comets, meteors and deep space. members.aol.com
The World Above
Information plus thought on astronomy and on new exploration. Little information about stars, planets, and galaxies. www.geocities.com
AURA - Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
AURA is a consortium of educational and other non-profit institutions that operates world-class astronomical observatories. www.aura-astronomy.org
It's a Kind of Magic
A refreshing, jargon-free guide to Space, Astronomy, Free PC Games, Utilities, Emulation, MSDOS and Jokes. members.lycos.co.uk
Microsoft Research and the SDSS SkyServer
A project to develop an Internet data resource in astronomy. Includes journals, reading, the sky server, team information, and links. research.microsoft.com
Stardome Planetarium
Contains information about the universe, solar system and deep space, public astronomy projects and details of the mobile planetarium. www.stardomeplanetarium.co.uk
Nassau Station
owned by Case Western Reserve University's Department of Astronomy. Including info on the robotic telescope with plans for automaic observations for the general public, available via the web. astrwww.astr.cwru.edu
Neil's Backyard Astronomy Pages
Digital photos, equipment specifications, software links, tips, and observing reports. members.aol.com
Carnegie Institution of Washington
A private, nonprofit organization engaged in basic research and advanced education in biology, astronomy, and the earth sciences. Part of the NASA Astrobiology Institute. astrobiology.ciw.edu
Astronomy - What's Up This Month
Monthly updates on astronomical events, star charts for the month, and photographs. www.learnwhatsup.com
Bill Leslie's Home Page
Photographs of the Sun and the Moon. Moray's Astronomy club, SIGMA Golf in Forres, Scotland. homepage.ntlworld.com
Mr. C's Science World of Astronomy
Collection of astronomical links. members.aol.com
University of Southampton - Department of Physics and Astronomy
Admissions information, student resources and details of both the research and staff . www.phys.soton.ac.uk
Martz Observatory & Astronomical Assn.
Many astronomy and space related links, as well as info for beginning astronomers and on public education activities at the Martz Observatory, located in Frewsburg, New York. members.aol.com
ASCA Guest Observer Facility
ASCA (formerly named Astro-D) is Japan's fourth cosmic X-ray astronomy mission, and the second for which the United States is providing part of the scientific payload. heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov
Barbara's Astronomy Page
For beginning backyard astronomers, listing planetary positions, comets, asteroids, meteor showers, tips & lots of links. www.geocities.com
Michael's Astronomy Home Page
Astrophotos and information about our solar system, information on LaTeX. w3studi.informatik.uni-stuttgart.de
The Hard Labor Creek Observatory
The largest observatory in the southeastern United States, the observatory is operated by the GSU Astronomy Program, in support of basic observational research activities. www.chara.gsu.edu
Quickclose
Cadastral, engineering, coordinate geometry, astronomy and geodesy software for the HP48 and HP49 calculator. www.quickclose.com.au
Astrocentral
A beginner's guide to astronomy with emphasis on the solar system. www.astrocentral.co.uk
Islamic Crescents' Observation Project
Global project organized by the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS). Contains data base for Crescent Observations. www.jas.org.jo
X-ray Astronomy: Supernovae and their remnants
Brief NASA introduction to supernovae. Includes images. imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov
Panspermia
Descriptive entry in The Encyclopedia of Astrobiology, Astronomy, and Spaceflight. www.daviddarling.info
Tim's Astronomy
Hints, tips and astrophotography with my Meade LX200 telescope. www.inorth.on.ca
The Gamma-Ray Astronomy Team
Research into gamma-ray phenomena, such as pulsars, black holes, other galaxies, gamma-ray bursts and exotic astrophysical objects. gammaray.msfc.nasa.gov
The RXTE Learning Center
a forum for explaining the science the satellite RXTE does, as well as striving to introduce concepts of X-ray astronomy to the public and to provide teachers with data and lesson plans that can be used in the classroom. This NASA site also includes descriptions of discoveries RXTE has made. Ages: Upper High School to adult. heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov
Archaeoastronomy in the American Southwest
A brief look at the astronomy of the Anasazi. Includes photographs of the Fajada Butte light-dagger. www.cpluhna.nau.edu
CosmoNet
An "interactive book" focusing on the topics of astronomy, cosmology, and theoretical physics. It also provides a number of services including an index of all 88 constellations, several interactive games and quizzes, and extensive information on stars, galaxies, and the Big Bang. www.thinkquest.org
The Royal Astronomical Society
UK organization promoting astronomy, geophysics, and planetary science. www.ras.org.uk
University of Florida Teaching Observatory
Public nights program organized by the UF Department of Astronomy in Gainesville, Florida. www.astro.ufl.edu
Chandra - X-Ray Astronomy Field Guide
Stars, supernovae, black holes, white dwarfs, galaxies. chandra.harvard.edu
University of Urbino
Physics Institute. Staff and research activities in Biophyics, Geophysics, Gravitational astronomy and Particle physics. www.uniurb.it
Edward M. Sion
Specializes in white dwarf studies. Includes curriculum vitae and research articles. Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Villanova University. www.astronomy.villanova.edu
University of Calgary - Department of Physics and Astronomy
General information about the department, reserach activities, staff and students, and other details. Also features newsletter archives. www.phas.ucalgary.ca
USC Department of Physics and Astronomy
physics.usc.edu
power place
Learn astronomy and skateboarding. expage.com
UK astronomical data-center
Data center that is part of the Cambridge Astronomy Survey Unit providing a selection of data from the UK's ground based telescopes. Includes archives, and catalogs. archive.ast.cam.ac.uk
HASTRO-L
Archive of the History of Astronomy Discussion Group, the mailing list for scholars in this field. listserv.wvu.edu
University of Maine
Department of Physics and Astronomy. Information on people, research and programs. www.physics.umaine.edu
Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center (VIRAC)
The main purpose is to take part in observations at high angular resolution of faint sources of cosmic natural and artificial radiation. Overview, photographs, staff, papers, news, and related links. In Latvia. www.virac.lv
Angkor Wat's Astronomical Basis
A comprehensive investigation into the astonomical alignments at Angkor Wat. Exploration of the religious and social impact of astronomy on the native population. www.borobudur.tv
CADC - Canadian Astronomy Data Centre
Contains digitized sky survey, IUE archive, star catalogs, and links. cadcwww.dao.nrc.ca
Astro India
Basic information on astronomy and astrophysics. www.astro-india.8m.com
Astronomy 162: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
Entire Astrophysics course online. Very extensive introduction course to stars. csep10.phys.utk.edu
NOVA
Norwegian Observatory for Variable Astronomy, 350 m above sea level, four 20-40 cm telescopes. www.dse.no
Center for History of Physics Newsletter
Reports on work in the history of physics (and allied fields such as astronomy and geophysics). On-line issues starting with vol.26 (1994). www.aip.org
University of Manchester - Department of Physics and Astronomy
A source of information for current staff and students, prospective students, and on the department itself. www.physics.man.ac.uk
Radio Astronomy Group, University of Tasmania
Contains student research projects, astronomical data, radio observatories, and history. www-ra.phys.utas.edu.au
People in the History of Astronomy
Short biographies of Pythagoras, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Halley, Einstein, and Hawking. www.geocities.com
Jodrell Bank Observatory: Pulsar Research
As one of the research groups of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, we form part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Manchester, in the United Kingdom. We have many collaborations with other research groups across the world and, in particular, with the ATNF with whom we are the main partners in the Parkes Multibeam Pulsar Survey www.jb.man.ac.uk
Soumen Mondal
Specializes in high angular resolution astronomy. Includes publications and research interests. Department of Space, India. www.prl.ernet.in
Henry's Astronomy Page
Projects in stargazing, astrophotos, ccd imaging and travel experiences. fkwong.uhome.net
The Universe
Offers details about Astronomy; links. www.angelfire.com
Fermin's Astronomy Page
Basic facts about planets in our solor system and the moon. Also over 50 pictures of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. www.geocities.com
AstroStuff
Personal treasury of astronomical observing reports, advice for beginners, and links to other astronomy sites. www.quiknet.com
MuslimHeritage.com - Astronomy
Articles on astronomers, observatories, work performed and its significance from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries. www.muslimheritage.com
George P. McCook
Specializes in mathematic analysis of astronomical data. Chairperson and professor of Astronomy at Villanova University. Includes education background and research. www.astronomy.villanova.edu
X-ray Astronomy: Neutron Stars
Brief description of neutron stars. imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov
University of Central Lancashire - Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics
News, and details about the department, its courses, staff, research and facilities. www.uclan.ac.uk
Answerbag
Provides an educational question-answer service on space and astronomy topics. www.answerbag.com
Astronomical Pictures of Galaxies
Astronomy pictures with many images of spiral and elliptical galaxies, nebulae and planets. bioch.szote.u-szeged.hu
University of Texas Supernovae Research
Includes research contacts, preprints, reviews and published papers by the Astronomy group of the University of Texas. hej3.as.utexas.edu
Seventeen and Yellow Pigs
Facts about the number 17 in history, computing, and astronomy. www.vinc17.org
Australian Consortium for Interferometric Gravitational Astronomy
ACIGA is intended to undertake research and development aimed at improving the performance of present laser interferometer gravitational wave detectors through advanced designs to ultimate limits set by mechanics, quantum mechanics, lasers and optics; and to transfer this into practical designs that can be used in production of commercial products. www.anu.edu.au
Shawna's Astronomy Page
Discusses composition and special features of the planets, moon, comets asteroids and extrasolar planets. www.angelfire.com
Space Telescope Science Institute
Contains astronomy resources, space data archives, visitor information, and research opportunities. www.stsci.edu
Astronomy and Space Exploration
Information regarding organizations related to space exploration in the Los Angeles area. home.earthlink.net
Cardiff University - Department of Physics and Astronomy
Includes information about the department, admissions, teaching, research, and local resources. www.astro.cf.ac.uk
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