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There are now several sites on the list which can be classified as 'Sky Maps' and / or 'simulation programs' - these are now listed on the separate 'Maps' page - link in menu bar.
Two other sites have also been listed - these are for 'private sales' - use the link in menu bar to access these.
General sites listed in alphabetical
order: -
Other local Astronomical Societies
• Aylesbury
Astronomical Society
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West of London Astronomical Society
• Wycombe Astronomical Society
Astronomical Observatory
• The Mill Hill Observatory
Our 'local' astronomical observatory - part of University College London (UCL) well worth a visit
Other local Societies
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Harrow
& Hillingdon Geological Society
A local society that caters
for another 'interest'.
• Rickmansworth & District Residents Association
An association set up to promote the general interests of the Residents of Rickmansworth
Other Astronomical Societies of interest
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Manchester
Astronomical Society
A site with lots of general astronomical information
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Solent
Amateur Astronomers Society
Another society site with lots of information - including a useful glossary
and lots more
Other sites of interest
• Amsky
Although
this site has a USA bias, it does have many interesting links to sites
of astronomical interest.
•
Astronomy
Now
The
UK's leading magazine for amateur astronomers.
• BBC Science & Nature - Space
Another site with much to interest the astronomer
• BBC - Sky at Night
Direct Link to Sky at Night page
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Bolton Group
A
very interesting site dealing with the manufacture of some very interesting
telescopes, including "binocular newtonians"! Well worth
a look.
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British
Astronomical Association
Formed in 1890, the British Astronomical Association has an international
reputation for the quality of its observational and scientific work.
Membership is open to all persons interested in astronomy.
• Chandra
Chandra Sky Map and other images and info
• Computer Simulations
Computer simulations of star formations from various start points
• European Southern Observatory
A very comprehensive site covering the workings of the joint project. Well worth a look. In particular the images from the VLT are stunning - click here to go directly to this page.
• Faulkes
Project
The project for schools and educational purposes.
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Federation of Astronomical Societies
Formed in 1974, the FAS was conceived as a sort of union of astronomical societies, groups, and individuals, liaising together, where practicable, for their mutual benefit.
• Jodrell Bank
The Jodrell Bank internet observatory
• Light Pollution
An interesting Italian site with numerous maps and details regarding
world light pollution problems
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Metcheck
You can
set this site to give you a weather forecast set to your post code.
Pages include a 'Cloudcast' for astronomers.
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Moon
A site with an enormous amount of information and photographs detailing
the moon.
• NASA/JPL
The home site for NASA - links to the space missions and numerous wonderful
photographs.
• NASA
NASA Astronomy picture of the day
• New Scientist
The New Scientist - breaking news of astronomy discoveries
• Night Sky Info
An interesting site maintained by Emil Neata, an amateur astronomer based in south west Romania. Includes a comprehensive links page with more 'astronomical sites'.
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Planetary Society
The specialist society for those interested in the Planets.
• Practical Astronomer
A magazine devoted to the more practical aspects of amateur astronomy
• The Royal Society
Visit the events diary of the Royal Society. Many of the events will be of interest to members.
• SETI
Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence - the SETI website
• Space.com
A very large site, packed with much astronomical information - very up-to-date.
•
Spiral
Galaxies.com
A site with excellent pictures of spiral galaxies and links to the parent sites.
•
Sky & Telescope
Widely
read US astronomy magazine.
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Society for the History of Astronomy
For those interested in the history of our hobby.
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Society for Popular Astronomy
The
astronomical society for 'everyone'.
• Space.com
Up-to-date
news articles and features
•
SpaceWeather.com
A
site devoted to news and information about the Sun-Earth environment.
• Supernova SN2006gy
News of supernova SN2006gy
• Supernova SN2006gy
More news of the Supernova
• Supernova SN2006gy
Images of the Supernova
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Watford
Weather
A
site set to give you the local weather forecast for Watford, supplied
byOnLineWeather.com.