Astronomy Links

Here are some of my favorite astronomy links:

• StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
• Heavens Above - site for up to date observing information
• Astronomy Picture of the Day - another site to check daily
• From Stargazers to Starships - an online astronomy book
• Space.com - something new and amazing each day
• SpaceWeather.com - excellent for aurora and sunspot observers
• Earth and Sky Homepage
• Sky and Telescope Magazine Online
• Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
• Planetary FAQ's
• Kennedy Space Flight Center - launch schedules and much more!
• The NSSDC Astrophoto Site
• Astronomy Activities for Teachers
• Amazing Space - an excellent resource for educators
• The Astronomy Club (AOL only)
• Galaxy Photography
• National Space Science Data Center - a permanent achive for space science mission data
• Metaplanets - 3-D streaming interactive animations of our solar system
• Build A Solar System - a fun project
• Links For Finding Neat Stuff At Night
• Carrs Mill Clear Sky Clock - check before going out to observe
• Moon Struck - Astronomy for Homeschool and Beginners
• Solar System Live - chart current positions of the planets
• Virtual Atlas of the Moon - free software
• The Constellations
• What's Up 2006 - 365 Days of Skywatching - a free downloadable book from Universe Today - also sign up for great daily astro e-newsletter