SWC Library - Internet Resources

Internet Subject Guides

Astronomy

Site List

The following are subject-oriented Web sites. These sites are good starting points for exploring Astronomy resources on the Internet.

NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Today@NASA news releases and updates within NASA.
Anglo-Australian Observatory a collection of of wide-field astronomical photographs.
An Atlas of the Universe includes maps of the universe.
Comet Hale-Bopp Images
The Eight Planets tour an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets, stars and moons in our solar system.
Exploring the Planets features information about tools of exploration and about the planets, asteroids, and comets in our solar system.
Hubble Space Telescope Observations an archive of Hubble news items.
Mars Pathfinder Project Information a summary of the Mars Pathfinder mission.
Physics and Astronomy Reference includes general physical science reference sources and astronomy data.
Science.gov connects you to US Government science and technology information.
Sky and Telescope Sky Chart simulated views of the sky from any location on Earth.
StarDate Online an educational astronomical site from the University of Texas McDonald Observatory.
Stellar Evolution and Black Holes an easy-to-understand description of stars, including our sun.
Stephen Hawking's Universe this site explains cosmological concepts.
Views of the Solar System includes tables of historical, orbital, and physical data for the sun, planets, and their satellites.
Virtual Trips to Black Holes and Neutron Stars this site takes you on a fantasy trip into a black hole and neutron star.
Your Sky an interactive planetarium.

Subject Directories

These Internet resource directories are useful for exploring a subject to find out what's available on the Internet. Be sure to carefully evaluate what you find.

Google provides web categories and websites about Astronomy.
Open Directory covers all things astronomical.
Yahoo includes Astronomy information organized by subject.

Search Engine

Scirus - for scientific information this search engine is designed to locate scientific content. A subscription is required to access full text journals.

Professional Associations

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