Resources and Links



Below, you will find links to help you get started researching astronomy questions on the web, but don't forget that you can always find valuable information in print. Books and magazines are "gold standard" for authoritative information. Ask a librarian to help you, or start with some of these print resources: Sky & Telescope Magazine Astronomy Magazine Astronomical Calendar by Guy Ottewell, published annually by Universal Workshop. Bad Astronomy by Phil Plait The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy by James Evans


Solar Storm	The Night Sky this Month • UW Space Place's Eyes on the Skies (click to download flier) • Your Sky: stars, planets, and more • Track satellites, locate the planets, and get detailed information on other celestial objects from Heavens-Above
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Spiral Galaxy M100	Astronomy and Space News and Articles • Space.com • SpaceWeather.com • Astronomy Picture of the Day • NASA Eclipse Home Page • Astronomy Magazine • Sky and Telescope Magazine
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The colorful demise of a sun-like star	Excellent and Dependable Resources Maintained by Individuals • Phil Plait's Bad Astronomy • Prof. John Simonetti's Astronomy and Physics FAQ • The Nine Planets by Bill Arnett • The Constellations and their Stars by Chris Dolan • STARS by Prof. Jim Kaler • Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy • Kathy Zendner's Astronomy Web Guide
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The WIYN Telescope	Useful Information from Observatories • Astronomical Applications section of the U.S. Naval Observatory • U.K. National Maritime Museum & Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Jupiter's moon, Io	Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Lists • FAQ for the sci.astro newsgroup • Space and Astronomy FAQ
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	History of Astronomy • General Information on the History of Astronomy • More General Information on the History of Astronomy • Rice University's Galileo Project
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	Telescopes, Binoculars, and Other Equipment • Celestron Telescopes • Orion Telescopes and Binoculars • Meade Instruments • Eagle Optics of Middleton, WI • Swift Optics
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Launch of Friendship 7, the first American manned orbital space flight.	Some Helpful Organizations • Our friends at the Madison Astronomical Society • Students for the Exploration and Development of Space • Chicago's Adler Planetarium • Education Programs at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory • Historic Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, WI • Historic Lick Observatory
All space photos courtesy of NASA/JPL.