Resources: |
Skyline - recorded telephone message, updated weekly with information on recent astronomical events by Sky and Telescope magazine (617) 497-4168 |
Books - check out your local libraries, including university libraries for astronomical books pertaining to your projects. |
Star charts - check with the Observatory or your classroom teachers for star maps and upcoming visible skies. |
Links to other useful sites: |
Check out a CCD Imaging website from Sky and Telescope magazine. |
Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers - loaded with information and links about the moon, planets, comets, asteroids, meteors, and more. |
AstroAlert Service from Sky and Telescope magazine - loaded with suggestions on where to get the latest updates on ongoing astronomical events like super novas, new comets, new asteroids, occultations, solar activities and much much more! |
International Astronomical Union's website (IAU) |
Astronomy magazine's online website with lots of information. |
Sky and Telescope magazine's online website with lots of information. |
Educational Observatory Institute is setting up internet access to some observatories... They have many links for more information on astronomy, education, and observing. |
One Cosmos site based on Carl Sagan's Cosmos series - big commercial site with lots of interesting information - note that it takes a few minutes to load the first time you visit it. |
Astronomical Society of the Pacific is an excellent organization offering many resources and publications. |
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