2026-07-07 The Skyhound's Guide to Deep Sky Objects Skyhound's Guide to Deep Sky Objects is a comprehensive reference covering every major category of deep sky objects, from open star clusters and globular clusters to quasars and gravitational lenses. Each section explains what the objects are, how they appear through a telescope, and highlights notable examples like the Veil Nebula, Einstein's Cross, and the Pleiades.
2026-07-07 The Solar FAQ Solar Neutrinos and Other Solar Oddities: Written by Sverker Johansson, this detailed FAQ explores the science of solar neutrinos, nuclear fusion in the sun, helioseismology, and the famous solar neutrino problem with rigorous depth and extensive references. It also addresses creationist arguments about the sun, making it a uniquely thorough resource for both scientific education and skeptical inquiry.
2026-07-07 The very latest SOHO images NASA's SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) mission serves up the very latest real-time solar images captured by instruments including EIT, LASCO, and SDO/HMI, updated continuously from the spacecraft. Visitors can explore the sun in multiple wavelengths and coronagraph views, making this an invaluable resource for solar observers, space weather enthusiasts, and researchers alike.
2026-07-07 The VLA's First Twenty Years A commemorative background page from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory celebrating the VLA radio telescope's first twenty years of scientific discovery, covering breakthroughs from Mercury's icy poles to gravitational lenses and gamma ray bursts. Packed with links to research highlights, aerial photos, visitor information, and introductory radio astronomy materials, it serves as both a historical record and an educational gateway to one of the world's most powerful telescopes.
2026-07-07 The Webb Deep-Sky Society The Webb Deep-Sky Society is an international organization founded in 1967 bringing together amateur and professional astronomers devoted to observing double stars and deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and clusters. Members receive access to publications like The Deep-Sky Observer, monthly featured objects, star atlases, and invitations to annual meetings and star parties.
2026-07-07 The Whole NGC A comprehensive index of the entire New General Catalogue (NGC), organized into batches of 100 objects spanning all 7,840 entries, created by an amateur astronomer named Benoit. This deep-sky reference resource gives stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts a structured way to browse every NGC object from galaxies and nebulae to star clusters.
2026-07-07 The Year In Space - Online Calendar The Year In Space is a weekly online calendar that highlights space history, sky events, and astronomical milestones, pairing each entry with detailed write-ups and NASA imagery. Each week features a featured topic such as the discovery of Ceres or the Cassini mission, alongside a day-by-day calendar of notable birthdays, launches, and celestial events.
2026-07-07 Toruses and Dyson Swarms Bob's detailed technical exploration of Dyson swarms and torus-shaped satellite constellations covers the mathematics and orbital mechanics behind capturing a star's energy output. The page features interactive JavaScript simulations letting visitors visualize these megastructure concepts from within the swarm itself, alongside references to real-world applications like SpaceX's Starlink constellation.
2026-07-07 transient astronomy A detailed reference page from the astro.vaporia.com astrophysics index, covering transient astronomy and the study of short-lived astronomical phenomena such as supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, fast radio bursts, and gravitational wave events. It catalogs major sky surveys like ZTF, Pan-STARRS, and the Rubin Observatory, making it a useful entry point for anyone exploring time-domain astronomy.
2026-07-07 Tri-Valley Stargazers, Livermore CA The Tri-Valley Stargazers is an amateur astronomy club based in Livermore, California, serving the east San Francisco Bay Area with star parties, observing programs, loaner telescopes, and monthly public meetings featuring guest speakers. The site covers club membership benefits, viewing site details, upcoming events, and resources for hobbyist astronomers at all levels.
2026-07-07 UACNJ The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) operates multiple observatories at Jenny Jump State Forest and hosts regular public stargazing nights, meteor shower events, and astronomy programs for all ages. The site serves as a hub for member clubs, event scheduling, live sky cameras, newsletter archives, and donation drives for new observatory construction.
2026-07-07 Uncle Rod Mollise's Astro Land! Uncle Rod Mollise's Astro Land is a long-running amateur astronomy hub hosted at 'Chaos Manor South,' packed with telescope guides, equipment reviews, CCD and webcam imaging tips, and resources for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope users. Rod also runs the Mobile Astronomical Society and offers a free Used CAT Buyer's Guide, making this a genuinely useful stop for backyard astronomers of all levels.
2026-07-07 Untitled Clark M. Thomas offers a detailed analysis of comet imaging techniques, comparing amateur astrophotographer Damian Peach's stunning wide-field ISON image against the professional Subaru telescope's shot of Comet Lovejoy. The article makes a compelling case for tracking background stars rather than the comet itself, arguing that the resulting sharp stellar fields and visible deep-sky objects produce the most visually rewarding comet photographs.
2026-07-07 Untitled Clark M. Thomas presents a critical essay arguing against the viability and ethics of Mars colonization, countering popular arguments with Malthusian population theory and opportunity cost reasoning. The piece challenges billionaire-backed space colony fantasies by urging focus on Earth's existing ecological and humanitarian crises instead.
2026-07-07 Untitled Clark M. Thomas offers a witty essay examining the movie Battleship through the lens of real SETI science, exploring the plausibility and implications of contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. The piece weaves together astronomy, pop culture criticism, and philosophical musings about what our radio and TV signals might reveal to any alien observers.
2026-07-07 USA - 1970 March 7 Total Solar Eclipse - Interactive Google Map - Xavier Jubier Xavier Jubier's interactive Google Map traces the path of the March 7, 1970 total solar eclipse across the USA and Mexico, offering a precise geographic visualization of the event's totality corridor. Part of a larger solar eclipse resource site, this page combines historical astronomical data with modern mapping tools to help enthusiasts and researchers explore eclipse paths.
2026-07-07 USA - 1984 May 30 Annular Solar Eclipse - Interactive Google Map - Xavier Jubier Xavier Jubier's interactive Google Map traces the path of the May 30, 1984 annular solar eclipse across the USA, offering a detailed geographic visualization of this historical celestial event. Part of a larger solar eclipse resource site, this page lets visitors explore the eclipse path with precision using interactive mapping technology.
2026-07-07 Useful Links – British Astronomical Association The British Astronomical Association, supporting amateur astronomers since 1890, maintains this curated directory of useful links covering UK astronomy societies, observing resources, and related organizations. Visitors will find connections to groups like the Society for Popular Astronomy, the Federation of Astronomical Societies, and many more resources spanning the full breadth of amateur astronomy.
2026-07-07 Useful Links – Wellington Astronomical Society The Wellington Astronomical Society maintains this curated links page connecting visitors to astronomy resources across New Zealand and beyond, from national societies to educational tools for children. Organized into regional and international sections, it serves as a handy gateway to observatories, sky guides, STEM activities, and fellow astronomy clubs throughout New Zealand.
2026-07-07 Useful links - Norwich Astronomical Society The Norwich Astronomical Society maintains this curated links page pointing visitors to national bodies, local clubs, observatories, and online resources for amateur astronomers in the UK. Based at Seething Observatory in Norfolk, the society offers a well-organized gateway to stargazing locations, observing programmes, and space science topics including meteorites and solar sails.
2026-07-07 Utah Valley Astronomy Association The Utah Valley Astronomy Association (UVAA) is an informal stargazing club based in Utah Valley, founded in the early 1990s by Rich Tenney and maintained online by Paul Witte, offering a community for observational astronomy enthusiasts with no dues or obligations. The site preserves the club's history and hosts a notable Binocular Astronomy Resource Page, along with links to star parties, a member gallery, and connections to other Utah astronomy societies.
2026-07-07 Views of the Solar System Photo Gallery Created by Calvin J. Hamilton, Views of the Solar System is an expansive photo gallery cataloging images of every planet, moon, asteroid, comet, and deep-space phenomenon in our solar system and beyond. With hundreds of categorized photos organized by target and feature type, including spacecraft missions like Cassini, Voyager, and Curiosity, it serves as a rich visual reference for space enthusiasts and students alike.
2026-07-07 VSNET - An Intensive International Mailing List on Variable Stars VSNET is an international mailing list network based at Kyoto University dedicated to real-time alerts and collaborative observation of variable stars, cataclysmic variables, novae, supernovae, and X-ray binaries. Hosting decades of light curve archives from AFOEV observations and ongoing amateur-professional collaboration campaigns, it serves as a serious citizen science hub for variable star astronomy worldwide.
2026-07-07 Wayne Hu Wayne Hu is a Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago, and this site serves as his academic hub covering cosmology research including CMB polarization, baryon acoustic oscillations, cosmic shear, and large-scale structure. Visitors will find an impressive collection of tutorials, lecture notes, research codes, publications, and course materials spanning decades of work in theoretical cosmology.
2026-07-07 Welcome to KAS Online! The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society (KAS) is the oldest astronomy club in Michigan, welcoming members of all skill levels from casual stargazers to experienced observers. The site offers monthly downloadable all-sky star maps, membership information, and meeting schedules for those looking to explore the night sky with a community.
2026-07-07 Welcome to OASI The Orwell Astronomical Society Ipswich (OASI) is a UK-based astronomy club centered at the historic Orwell Park Observatory in Suffolk, welcoming everyone from casual stargazers to dedicated amateurs with specialist observing and telescope-building skills. The site features upcoming lecture events and Zoom talks, member observing reports, a newsletter archive, comet guides, and a rotating gallery of impressive astrophotography captured by members.
2026-07-07 Welcome to STAR Astronomy | STAR Astronomy STAR (Society of Telescopy, Astronomy, and Radio) is a Monmouth County, NJ amateur astronomy club founded in 1957, offering monthly meetings, star parties, observing nights, and public outreach programs for all experience levels. The site features sections on telescope making, light pollution, a spectrogram tool, member photos, and a picture of the day, making it a rich hub for local stargazers.
2026-07-07 Welcome to the Chester County Astronomical Society The Chester County Astronomical Society (CCAS) is a Pennsylvania-based non-profit bringing together amateur astronomers through monthly meetings, observing sessions, and public star parties for schools and civic groups. The site features an events calendar, member photography, planetarium show schedules at West Chester University, and resources for anyone interested in exploring the night sky.
2026-07-07 Welcome to the Peoria Astronomical Society! The Peoria Astronomical Society is a non-profit club for amateur astronomers in Peoria, Illinois, offering membership information, meeting schedules, constellation resources, and a newsletter archive. With links to their observatories, planetarium visits, and a learning center, this site serves as a hub for stargazers in the central Illinois community.
2026-07-07 Welcome to the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society, established in 1959, is a non-professional astronomy club serving Southeast Louisiana with events, observing sites, forums, and newsletters. Members gather to discuss celestial objects, attend star parties, and access resources like Clear Sky Charts and ISS sighting schedules for the New Orleans area.