Amateur
Categories
- Amateur Contributions to Science (5)
- Amateur Telescope Making (21)
- Astrophotography and CCD Imaging (141)
- Beginners (31)
- Binocular Astronomy (2)
- Chats and Forums (3)
- Classifieds (4)
- Constellations (7)
- Deep Sky Observing (10)
- Organizations (181)
- Product Reviews (5)
- Radio Astronomy (14)
- Satellites (17)
- Sky Calendars (6)
- Sky Maps and Atlases (10)
- Solar System Observing (30)
- Spectroscopy (2)
- Star Parties (14)
- Telescope Owner Resources (10)
Links
Stargazing Network
Provides free Web-page hosting for amateur astronomers.
Bad Astronomy
Devoted to debunking astronomy myths, misconceptions, and pseudoscience.
The Astro Pages
Astronomy and space news, links, articles, photos, tutorials, telescope making, polls, screensavers, and discussion groups for the amateur.
The Silicon Sky
Site dedicated to the amateur astronomer. Online resources, including a live feed from NASA's news database; essays on solar observing, extrasolar planets, and interplanetary travel.
Cosmic Voyage
http://members.aol.com/billferris/
Site offers information for amateur astronomers at every level.
StarLore - Deep Sky and Constellation Guide
An amateur astronomy site detailing the stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies visible in the night sky. Includes photographs, star maps, monthly indexes and a sky diary.
Galaxies.com
Contains a gallery of photographs and CCD images, message center, greeting cards, calendars of events in the sky, and lots of other astronomical information.
Cherry Springs State Park - Stargazer's Paradise
http://members.aol.com/CherrySpSP
Information on stargazing at Cherry Springs State Park in Pennsylvania, one of the darkest sky sites in the eastern United States.
See View Observatory
Astronomical images, projects for amateur telescope makers, information for beginners, and articles of general scientific interest.
The Edge of Nowhere
Astronomy information for any astronomer, including interactive pictures, descriptions, and an online store for purchasing pictures featured on this site.
Rogue Astronomers
A site dedicated to sidewalk astronomy from downtown Mill Valley, California.
The Salopian Web
A comprehensive site for all interested in Astronomy. Monthly observing notes, sky charts, glossary, and lots of links.
Astronomy Boy
Resources and tutorials for amateur astronomers.
How To Learn Astronomy
http://www.projectsandhobbies.com/howtolearnastronomy.htm
Information on how to get started in Astronomy as a hobby.
Curious About Astronomy?: Ask an Astronomer
http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/index.php
Question and answer archive including information on the solar system, the universe, SETI, observational astronomy, careers and history. Offers the user a chance to have their question answered.
Backyard Astronomy
http://www.backyardastronomy.com
Supplement to the book. Contains updates to the book, product reviews and recommendations.
The Dublin Night Sky Observer
http://www.nightskyobserver.com/
Pages are aimed at amateur astronomers and space buffs.
The Astrogirl Homepage
http://www.pcisys.net/~astrogirl/
Includes a discussion group, current lunar phases, a range of observing tips, astrophotography tips, reviews of computer programs, glossary of terms and links.
Summer Stargazing - Night Sky in the Northern Hemisphere
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/eclectic/nightsky/star_summer.htm
An article on stargazing written by Philip Harrington.
Digital Astronomy Gallery
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~rt6k-okn/
Includes photos of planets and stars from Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Also, explains film developing techniques and information about the observatory.