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Astronomy
BBC
Includes sky maps, guide to buying a telescope or binoculars, guide to the planets, directory of UK astronomy clubs, quizzes and more.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/
European Southern Observatory
The European Southern Observatory is an intergovernmental, European organisation for astronomical research. The site includes astronomical photos.
http://www.eso.org/
NASA
Great amount of information from the US space agency. Links to many NASA sites.
http://www.nasa.gov/ home/ index.html
National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC), NASA
See especially 'General Public Page' under 'Education and Public Outreach' for guidance to NASA/NSSDC data and services most likely to be of interest to non-specialists.
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/
New Scientist Spcae.com
News and articles on astronomy, cosmology, space technology and human spaceflight.
http://www.newscientistspace.com/ home.ns
Open2.net - The Planets and Beyond
Readable articles and guides, a 'virtual planisphere' (an online map which lets you find the constellations in the night sky), a universe timeline, an astronomy glossary and more
http://www.open2.net/ sciencetechnologynature/ planetsbeyond/ index.html
Royal Astronomical Society
The UK's leading professional body for astronomy & astrophysics, geophysics, solar and solar-terrestrial physics, and planetary sciences. See 'Information, Education, Outreach' section for factsheets, articles, links to images and more.
http://www.ras.org.uk
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Factfiles, news, events and the 'Astronomy Information Service' enables you to send your questions to astronomers using an online enquiry form.
http://www.rog.nmm.ac.uk/
Society for Popular Astronomy
Information for beginners and for the more experienced.
http://www.popastro.com/
Tcaep.co.uk - Astronomy
Reference site including planets; constellations with abbreviations, some with details on the main stars (magnitude, distance, luminance, spectral class, etc.) and some with star charts; sunrise and sunset times for 84 locations around the world; moon phases over the next 20 years; SI units; symbols
http://www.scenta.co.uk/ tcaep/ astronomy/ index.htm
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