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January
features
books and links about
Astronomy |
Astronomy
Magazine
The online version of Astronomy Magazine.
Complete content for subscribers but still lots of interesting
articles for non-subscribers. Also features an amazing picture
of the day.
Bad
Astronomy
Debunking bad science with good science and lots of
humor. Heavens
Above
"Provide you with all the information you need to observe satellites such as the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle, spectacular events such as the dazzlingly bright flares from Iridium satellites as well as a wealth of other spaceflight and astronomical information." HubbleSite
"Produced by the Space Telescope Science Institute’s Office of Public Outreach.
Working hard to study and explain the once-unimaginable celestial phenomena now made visible using Hubble’s cutting-edge technology"
The
L.E. Phillips Planetarium
The L.E. Phillips Planetarium is operated by the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
It houses a Spitz A3P planetarium in a 24-foot dome and has a seating capacity of 50. The planetarium is used by UW-Eau Claire astronomy classes and supports astronomy education through public shows and programs for school and community groups. The planetarium serves about 4,000 visitors per year, half of which are school children.
Minnesota Astronomical Society
With membership exceeding 450, MAS is one of the largest and most active amateur astronomy organizations in the United States.
This site includes a history of the society, membership information,
meeting information and more. Minnesota Planetarium
Although the planetarium is currently closed, this site
offers links to other place to observe the Minnesota sky, plans for a
new planetarium, astronomical links and other useful information. NASA
"Here's your opportunity to learn more about NASA as an agency. Explore the many facets of NASA, from our administration and leadership, to our mission and vision for the future, to business, research and career opportunities." Origins
Companion web site exploring the origin of life in the universe on the
PBS program NOVA. Planetary
Photojournal
NASA's image access homepage. Features thousand of images from
NASA. Runaway
Universe
"Companion Web site to the PBS NOVA program that follows the efforts of two rival teams of astronomers as they search for exploding stars, map out gigantic cosmic patterns of galaxies, and grapple with the ultimate question: What is the fate of the universe?" The SETI Institute
"The mission of the SETI Institute is to explore,
understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in
the universe. The SETI Institute is a private, nonprofit
organization dedicated to scientific research, education and public
outreach." Skywatching
"The best way to learn the night sky is to have someone standing right next to you, pointing out interesting
objects. Every day's segment is designed to guide your eye to something you can see that night, or the next morning before dawn. It might be a constellation, a star, or a planet. Or it might be a celestial event, such as an eclipse. You don't need any special equipment to enjoy Tonight's Sky. You just need to look up."
StarChild
A learning center for young astronomers from
NASA. Explore the solar system and entire universe!
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