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Heavens Above
The place to find out when the International Space Station,
Iridium flares, or satellites will appear in your sky. This is a fascinating
(and addictive) resource ...
Website: http://www.heavens-above.com
Hubble Heritage project
See the most wonderful telescope images known to man ...
Website:
http://heritage.stsci.edu
The Jodcast
Want to listen to astronomy on your iPod? The Jodcast is a light-hearted
(and serious) look at recent developments and discoveries in the world
of astronomy. Why not download the latest installment ...?
Website: http://www.jodcast.net
LocalAstronomers
The online bulletin board for the Macclesfield Astronomical Society. You'll
find an excellent array of astronomical imagery on this site, all produced
by our members. It's definitely worth taking a look ...!
Website: http://communities.msn.com/LocalAstronomers
The night sky this week
Provides updated weekly information about the night sky, including specific
planetary locations and details on the most important asteroids, comets,
and meteor showers ...
Website: http://www.nightskyinfo.com
Salopian web
A guide to the current month's night sky, sky diary and astronomical events.
Plus facts about the planets; eclipse details, how to choose a telescope,
& a handy astro dictionary ...
Website: http://www.r-clarke.org.uk
Space Weather bureau
A superb place to find out what's happening in the Sun-Earth environment
- from sunspot numbers to aurora predictions ...
Website:
http://www.spaceweather.com
The Sky at Night
Sir Patrick Moore's official website for the longest running television
programme in history ...
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/skyatnight
Slacker astronomy
A weekly, five-ten minute podcast covering a recent news item in astronomy.
Occasionally there are special chat shows, interviews and more. ...
Website: http://www.slackerastronomy.com
Organisations
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 ...
Website: http://www.britastro.org
Campaign for Dark Skies
The Campaign for Dark Skies website is a resource supporting the CfDS
objectives of reducing light pollution which is the cause of the orange
skyglow over towns and cities, through more efficient and well-directed
lighting. The aim of CfDS is to reclaim the heritage of the night sky,
and allow everyone, not just astronomers, to appreciate its beauty ...
Website: http://www.dark-skies.org
Crescent Moonwatch
Find out all about the earliest sightings of the new crescent Moon and
also embark on a project to see it for yourself ...
Website: http://www.crescentmoonwatch.org
European Space Agency
Everything you could possibly want to know about the European space programme,
just don't mention the word 'Beagle' ...
Website: http://www.esa.int
Image Palette
The Earth is a planet too! You'll find wonderful images of landscapes,
aspects of nature, still life and arresting abstract compositions on our
website. We supply superb limited edition photographic 'gallery wrap'
prints on artists canvas. Perfect for image conscious individuals ...
Website: http://www.imagepalette.com
Microscopy UK
Our links with Manchester Microscopy Society highlight parallels between the astronomical Universe and its microscopic counterpart. There is a wealth of information within this website. The photo-essays on flowers, by Brian Johnston provide a superb introduction to the microscopic world ...
Website: http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html
NASA
Everything you could possibly want to know about the American space programme,
from educational outreach to space missions ...
Website: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov
North West Group of Astronomical Societies
The NWGAS was formed to strengthen communication between societies
in the North West and share information and experience on matters of mutual
interest ...
Website: http://www.manastro.co.uk/nwgas
Society for the History of Astronomy
Our main aims are to rediscover the UK's local and forgotten history of astronomy, to raise the profile of the history of this great science, and to provide activities for, and publish the work of, members, who may be amateur or professional historians or simply enthusiasts, at all levels. ...
Website: http://www.shastro.org.uk
Society for Popular Astronomy
The SPA brings the excitement of the universe to everyone, whether you
are young or old, beginner or an experienced sky watcher ...
Website: http://www.popastro.com
SpacedOut
The launch website of an exciting and ambitious project to build the World's
largest scale model of the Solar System, centered at Jodrell Bank in the
North West of England ...
Website: http://www.spacedout-uk.com
Top listed
Website: http://amateurastronomy.toplisted.net
William Hulme Grammar School
Our hosts who provide Harris House in Hardraw for our regular use under
wonderful, dark Yorkshire skies ...
Website: http://www.whgs.co.uk
Individuals
Megan Argo
Info. to follow ...
Website: http://www.rigel.org.uk
Alan Banks
Follow the link below and you'll find the website of one of our most active
members. From daily weather satellite image downloads for Europe and the
entire sunward-facing globe (which are fabulous to look at), to Alan's
own astro-images - and more besides - it's all here ...
Website: http://www.alanbanks.org.uk
Andrew Greenwood - The observatory
Here you'll find astronomical-related sites designed and produced by myself,
such as a photographic record of my trip to Southern Africa to witness
the first total solar eclipse of the new Millennium. In the near future
more websites will be added. You can also find out a little more about
me, if you really want to ...
Website: http://www.the-observatory.co.uk
Fred Espenak - Mr. Eclipse
Probably one of the most renowned eclipse chasers in the world today.
Fred has had many of his stunning images grace the pages of magazines
such as Sky and Telescope ...
Website: http://www.mreclipse.com
Astro
imaging
Aude Astronomique
Bed and Breakfast accommodation and dark-sky star gazing and astrophotography
in southwest France - all courtesy of Richard Jackson, member of Macclesfield
Astronomical Society ...
Website: http://www.astronomyinfrance.com
Catching the Light
A stunningly illustrated website containing deep-sky astronomical photographs,
tips and techniques for astrophotography, and digital enhancement in Photoshop
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Website: http://www.astropix.com
David Ratledge
This is the website of one of the UK's most active CCD imagers and occasional
contributor to Sky and Telescope magazine ...
Website: http://www.deep-sky.co.uk
Mark Crossley digital imaging
An gallery of astronomical imagery produced using a webcam and digital
camera. Here you'll find pictures taken through a Meade ETX-90EC amongst
others ...
Website: http://www.aozc64.dsl.pipex.com/astro/index.htm
UK astro imaging forum
A very friendly forum dedicated to astrophotography and imaging in the
UK (members are also welcome from overseas) containing brilliant examples
of deep sky and planetary and images. Definitely worth pointing your browser
at ...!
Website: http://www.ukastroimaging.co.uk
Equipment suppliers
Stay Focused
We are focused on selling top-quality telescopes, CCD cameras and essential accessories like filters, mounts and eyepieces. ...
Website: http://www.stayfocused.eu
Stockport Binocular and Telescope Centre
SBTC are one of the largest suppliers of astronomical equipment in the
North of England. Whether it is simply advice you are looking for, or
if you are wanting to purchase the most expensive telescope in the Universe
- they are there to help ...
Website: http://www.sbtc.co.uk
UK Telescopes including Celestron, Meade and
Konus
Astronomical telescope and binocular website, official suppliers of Konus,
Meade, Celestron and Sky-Watcher ...
Website: http://www.uk-telescopes.co.uk
UK astronomy buy and sell
If you are looking to buy your first telescope, or your second, you may
want to take a look at the UK astronomy buy and sell website for secondhand
bargains ...
Website: http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk
If you would like to set up a reciprocal link to our website, or would
like to suggest an astronomy-related site for us to add to this listing,
please
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 July and August updates ...
The bright twilight nights are slowly giving way to darker skies and the prospect of revealing a little-known nightly sight. Away from the towns and cities, the Milky Way will soon be glimpsed meandering through the constellation of Cygnus. This river of stars was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians ... Nowadays, especially when we approach the end of Summer, it's astronomers that turn their gaze skyward and praise the sight of a myriad of stars arching high above them.
The following sections have been updated: This month's night sky and observations.
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