ASTRO LINKS - these are some of our favorite astronomy-related websites.

Andy's Shot Glass

 

The Andy's Shot Glass website is a great place for video tutorials on all kinds of astro gear. Their tag line is "astronomy and astrophotography for non-gazillioinaires".

Astronomers Without Borders

 

Astronomers Without Borders is a global organization that promotes "sharing the sky". The Southeast Ohio Astronomical Society is a proud member.

Astronomical Society of the Pacific

 

Check out the new website for the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. They are a great resource for "connecting people to science by advancing science literacy through astronomy".

 



Astronomy.com

 

Astronomy.com is the official website for Astronomy Magazine.

Astronomy for Kids

 

Astronomy for Kids is a site developed by club member Paul Grim that contains educational videos that he created to teach astronomy to children. These videos are a great way to start learning about astronomy for children of all ages. These videos have aired on Athens Community Television.

Astronomy Picture of the Day

 

APOD - the official website of the Astronomy Picture of the Day which provides a daily image or photograph of our fascinating universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 

Bill Schneider's Telescope and Astronomy Page

 

Bill Schneider's Telescope and Astronomy Page - SEOAS member Bill Schneider has put together an informative site on dobsonian modifications and astrophotography.

China National Space Administration

 

CNSA - the official website for the China National Space Administration.

European Space Agency

 

ESA - the officail website for the European Space Agency.

 

Getting Started in Astronomy

 

Getting Started in Astronomy - The Absolute Basics was developed by club member Paul Grim. It is a wonderful primer on astronomy basics.

Heavens-Above.com

 

Heavens-Above.com gives accurate predictions of flyovers for any location in the world. Don't miss that next Iridium flare or International Space Station flyover. This website gives you the info you need a full week ahead of the event.

International Dark-Sky Association

 

IDAHome - is the official website of the International Dark-Sky Association. This is a great place to find useful information and links about outdoor lighting and outdoor lighting ordinances.

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

 

JAXA - the official website of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

NASA

 

NASA - the official website for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Night Sky Network

 

The Night Sky Network is a website which list activities for astronomy clubs from all over the country. The Southeast Ohio Astronomical Society is a proud member.

Roscosmos

Russian Federal Space Agency

 

Roscosmos - the official website for the Russian Federal Space Agency.

Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures


The Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures features noted scientists giving nontechnical illustrated lectures on recent developments in astronomy. The lectures are taped at Foothill College near San Francisco, and co-sponsored by NASA's Ames Research Center, the SETI Institute, and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. 

SkyandTelescope.com

 

SkyandTelescope.com is the official website for Sky and Telescope Magazine.

Skymaps.com

 

Skymaps.com offers free monthly sky maps to help you explore, learn and enjoy the night sky!

Spaceweather.com

 

Spaceweather.com is a website devoted to news and information about the Sun-Earth environment. This is a great place to check for current sunspots and auroras.