Resources

• Home Science: Backyard Astronomy Basics
  Basic, introductory information for individuals who are interested in astronomy at home.
  Visit Home Science
  


• Be an Astronomer Right from Your Window (Thanks Quentin and Heather!)
  Collection of resources and websites for budding stargazers and amateur astronomers.
  Visit Blinds Chalet
  


• SpaceWeather.com
  Tracks geomagnetic activity and provides images of the solar face, courtesy of the SDO mission.
  www.spaceweather.com
  


• Clear Sky Charts
  Gives weather and atmospheric condition forecasts for your location.
  Clear Sky Charts
  Houston Clear Sky Chart
  


• Sky and Telescope
  Stargazing magazine providing information on upcoming events and tips on how to learn amateur astronomy/stargazing.
  Sky and Telescope
  Getting Started: Astronomy Information
  


• Astronomy Magazine
  Stargazing magazine providing information on upcoming events and tips on how to learn amateur astronomy/stargazing, competes with S&T.
  Astronomy Magazine
  


• HubbleSite’s “Tonight’s Sky”
  Preview of astronomical events for the current month, courtesy of HubbleSite.
  Tonight’s Sky
  


• TheSkyLive
  Ephemeris and maps of the current sky, also provides an interactive simulation of the current solar system.
  TheSkyLive
  


• Land, Sea, and Sky Co.
  Local business selling telescopes, binoculars, and other ocular devices.
  Land, Sea, and Sky Co.
  


• Dark Sky Finder
  Provides a map of light pollution across the world overlaying Google Maps.
  Dark Sky Finder
  


• Top 25 Astronomy NASA Photos of All Time
  Interesting photos taken over the years.
  NASA Photos
  


• Top 25 Public Observatories
  25 public observatories in the U.S.
  Top Public Observatories
  


• Role of Data Science in Astronomy (Courtesy of Amelia)
  Role of Data Science in Astronomy