Astronomy Resources

Night Sky Observer
Keep up to date with all the latest news about astronomy and space. You'll find lots more astronomy resources here as well.

The Moon Today
All the latest news about the Moon along with observing guides for the month and other moon-related resources.

Telescope Guide
Looking to buy a telescope but don't know where to start? This guide shows you what types of telescope are available and what type suits your needs and budget. Quality discounted equipment is also listed.

LunarPhase Pro
Software for predicting a wide range of lunar phenomena. Phases are presented graphically. Includes an interactive Moon Atlas and a searchable database of over 9, 200 lunar features (near and far side). Software functions are too extensive to list here.

Jupsat Pro
A software prediction tool for Jupiter and its four main satellites. The Jovian system is modelled in top-down and side views. Predicts times of Great Red Spot transits, satellite transits and occultations, shadow transits and times of mutual satellite phenomena. Other features also included.


Astronomy News


Union front-office vets, ex-players among candidates - ESPN.com

21 Aug 2008 at 4:00pm  Filling Gene Upshaw's shoes as the executive director of the NFLPA won't be easy. Who are the possible candidates to be his replacement? Here's one list: ? Former NFLPA president Trace Armstrong: The former Bears, Dolphins and Raiders defensive end ...

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Astronomy group offers chance to view Jupiter - Hillsdale Daily News

21 Aug 2008 at 1:44pm  The Toledo Astronomical Association will host its annual public star party on Aug. 23 at the Pioneer Scout Reservation at 07371 County Road in south Pioneer, Ohio. The event is an opportunity for people to enjoy the 12 inch Fecker compound reflector ...

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Sloan Digital Sky Survey: Changing How Scientists ?and the Public ... - Univ...

21 Aug 2008 at 1:37pm  Recently we've had articles on Universe Today that have discussed the outer Milky Way Galaxy , dark matter , and the discovery of a new minor planet. These articles have a common thread: The discoveries all come from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey ...

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Astronomy PICTURE OF THE DAY - San Diego Daily Transcript

21 Aug 2008 at 10:24am  A lovely solar corona and bright inner planets Mercury and Venus emerged during the total eclipse phase, while the flickering view screens of eclipse watchers' digital cameras dotted the landscape. On the right, the Full Moon grazed Earth's shadow ...

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Astronomy Fair offers eyefuls - Tacoma News Tribune

21 Aug 2008 at 3:14am  Tacoma Astronomical society The Tacoma Astronomical Society will hold its annual free Astronomy Fair on Saturday in Puyallup. There will be astronomical activities for people of all ages, said society president Alice Few. There will be comet ...

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