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Astronomer Online: A monthly magazine documenting astronomical observations for the 'advanced amateur'. A useful source for extensive images, material covers asteroids, comets, and planets. Access to other relevant astronomy resources is also provided. Subscription is necessary for selected information.
Author: Astronomer Group
Subjects: astronomy links, astronomy news
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: magazine
Astronomical Headlines: Contains brief information on recent astronomical discoveries as reported in the International Astronomical Union Circulars (IAUCs) (published by the Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams) and the Minor Planet Electronic Circulars (MPECs) (published by the Minor Planet Center), as well as links to ephemerides and orbital elements for comets and minor planets. The objects below are listed in chronological order of announcement, by category of object, the most recent first.
Author: International Astronomical Union
Subjects: astronomy news
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: index, mailinglist
Astronomy Picture of the Day: Image or photograph of the universe, updated daily, including a brief explanation and description from an astronomer, and a glossary.
Author: NASA
Subjects: astronomy news
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: images
Astronomy Today: Presents articles on astronomy, cosmology, and space exploration. Also includes the latest space news, and a monthly guide to the night sky.
Author: Delehanty, Marc
Subjects: astronomy news, space exploration, space observation
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: articles, news
Information on Comet Hale-Bopp for the Non Astronomer: Documents and images of Comet Hale-Bopp, discovered on 23 July 1995 UT by Alan Hale, New Mexico, and Thomas Bopp, Arizona.
Author: Morris, Charles S, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Subjects: astronomy news, comets
DeweyClass: 523.6
Resource type: documents, images
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory: US centre for robotic exploration of the solar system. Includes details of all JPL missions, which have visited all known planets except Pluto, as well as recent news such as details of Asteroid 1997 XF11.
Author: NASA and California Institute of Technology
Subjects: astronautics, astronomy news, space exploration
DeweyClass: 629.4
Resource type: institution
NASA National Space Science Data Center COHOWeb: COHOWeb provides access to hourly resolution magnetic field and plasma data from each of several heliospheric spacecraft. Each COHOWeb data record holds spacecraft position, magnetic field, and plasma data for one spacecraft and one hour.
Author: NASA National Space Science Data Center
Subjects: astronomy news, plasma physics, space exploration, vrml
DeweyClass: 629.4
Resource type: reference data
NASA News: Daily news updates about current projects taking place at NASA.
Author: NASA
Subjects: astronomy news
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: news
Online Photoperiod Calculator: Computation of Sunrise/Sunset Times, Twilight and Local Noon: Calculates the day length, time of sunrise and sunset, and the sun's height at noon for any given location and particular time of year.
Author: Lammi, Jarmo
Subjects: astronomy news, earth observation, weather
DeweyClass: 910.02
Resource type: reference data
Planetary Society: Society founded in 1980 by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray and Louis Friedman to encourage the exploration of the solar system and the search for extraterrestrial life. Has over 100,000 members from over 100 countries.
Author: Planetary Society
Subjects: astronomy news, astronomy societies, extraterrestrial life, planetary exploration
DeweyClass: 523
Resource type: institution, news
Sky and Telescope Magazine: Weekly electronic magazine providing current information about space research, development and news. An archive of past issues is also available.
Author: Sky Publishing Corporation
Subjects: astronomy news
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: news
Skylights: Offers a weekly synopsis of astronomy news and viewing tips.
Author: Kaler, James B.
Subjects: astronomy news
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: news
Space Today: Online magazine offering original articles on space exploration and discovery.
Author: Curtis, Anthony R
Subjects: astronomy news, planetary exploration, space exploration
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: magazine
Subaru Telescope Project: Offers a number of images taken by the Subaru optical infrared telescope located at the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii, as well as background information on the project, a description of the telescope and its construction, and overviews of the instrumentation and anticipated scientific activities involving the telescope.
Author: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Subjects: astronomy news, space observation
DeweyClass: 522.2
Resource type: documents, images
The New Comet Observation Home Page: Images, animations, and finder charts of current and recent comets.
Author: Morris, Charles S
Subjects: astronomy news, comets
DeweyClass: 523.6
Resource type: images, news
Topica: Astronomy: An list of numerous mailing lists relevant to astronomy, with descriptions and subscription details.
Author: Topica
Subjects: astronomy news
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: mailinglist index
UK Astronomy Directory: Lists of links to on and offline educational establishments, publishers, retailers, web resources and tourist attractions catering for astronomy and associated subject enthusiasts. Includes a news section.
Author: Stewart, J.
Subjects: astronomy links, astronomy news, astronomy research
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: directory
UK Solar Eclipse Information: Information on the solar eclipse of August 11th 1999 from a UK perspective. Includes information on viewing the eclipse safely, the science behind the eclipse, maps of the path of the eclipse and images of previous solar eclipses.
Author: UK Eclipse Group
Subjects: astronomy news, sun
DeweyClass: 523.7
Resource type: documents, images
Universe Today: News service, updated each weekday, which offers information about astronomy and space exploration. Stories can be viewed by topic, and a full archive is available. Provides access to a number of news outlets from around the world including Astronomy Now, BBC News and Space Daily.
Author: Universe Today
Subjects: astronomy news, space exploration
DeweyClass: 520
Resource type: news
VLT Information: News updates from the Very Large Telescope, which is controlled by the European Southern Observatory.
Author: European Southern Observatory
Subjects: astronomy news, space observation
DeweyClass: 522
Resource type: documents, images