Computes the position, brightness, and other observable characteristics of celestial bodies, as well as the circumstances of astronomical phenomena. Includes information on calendars and related topics. - Read more

Astronomical internet resources from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. - Read more

A web encyclopedia. Over 500 entries, ranging from definitions to full articles. - Read more

Facts and statistical information about planets, moons, constellations, stars, galaxies, and Messier objects. - Read more

List of links for those, who want to examine theories that are on the fringe of accepted scientific thought that are related connected to astronomy. A few examples are astrology, UFO's, the "Face" on Mars, and ancient astronaut theory. - Read more

General astronomy tutorial, education links, web courses, documents at the UCSD Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences. - Read more

Resources, searchable forums and searchable lists of organizations providing astronomy services. - Read more

Information and articles on astronomy, space and related topics. Also features a friendly forum and a telescope buyer's FAQ page. - Read more

Contains 3D maps of the universe zooming out from the nearest stars to the scale of the galaxy and out to the surrounding superclusters and finally to the scale of the known universe. - Read more

All about infrared astronomy from NASA's infrared astronomy center: Discovery of infrared, what is infrared and infrared astronomy, history, the infrared universe, gallery, activities, discoveries, missions and a lot of links to IR astronomy sites. - Read more

Reflections: Our learn'd astronomers depend on dice to make theories work - Press Herald

Reflections: Our learn'd astronomers depend on dice to make theories work Press Herald I've been keeping up with the latest in quantum physics and astronomy and the origins of the universe. I heard Stephen Hawking say on TV lately that you don't need a creator to explain where the universe came from. Particles just appear and disappear ...

Supersized galactic mysteries - Toronto Star

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Supersized galactic mysteries Toronto Star Graham, director of the University of Toronto's Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, doesn't even try. Instead, he puts pen to paper and executes a series of multiplications that include the “horizon scale,” the speed of light, ... Supermassive Black Holes Are 10 Billion Times More Massive Than the SunPCWorld all 8 news articles »

Astronomy buffs get ready for 'Red moon' spectacle - Gulf Today

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Astronomy buffs get ready for 'Red moon' spectacle Gulf Today The Dubai Astronomy Group has invited those interested to watch the eclipse from its Zubair camp for free, but residents can witness the spectacle from the comfort of their own homes on their balconies or through windows. Experts have reiterated calls ... Moon eclipse in UAE today at 5pmEmirates 24/7 Moon eclipse 2011: The city is in for a celestial treatTimes of India Total Lunar Eclipse brings SkySafari to AndroidSan Francisco Chronicle (press release) Global Regina -Indian Express -CBC.ca all 720 news articles »

Celestial show today - Khaleej Times

Celestial show today Khaleej Times Amateur astronomers are gearing up for witnessing the eclipse from Dubai Astronomy Group's Zubair Camp in the desert off the Dubai-Sharjah border. Self-titled 'lunar enthusiast' Cliff Burren has packed all seven of his high-powered lenses to ... and more »

Antarctica Shines as Icy Bastion of Space Science - Space.com

Antarctica Shines as Icy Bastion of Space Science Space.com Astronomy in Antarctica will soon experience a centennial of its own — the very first meteorite discovered in the Antarctic, the Adelie Land Meteorite, or ALM, was found on Dec. 5, 1912. "I regard the discovery of the ALM as the start of astronomy in ... and more »

Astronomer to explore intersection of stargazing and culture - Downey Beat

Astronomer to explore intersection of stargazing and culture Downey Beat Now an astronomy professor is exploring the way different cultures have made sense of the stars. Pomona College Astronomy Professor Bryan Penprase will present his book, “The Power of Stars: How Celestial Observations Have Shaped Civilization” from 1 ... Author to sign books, give lecture at space centerThe Downey Patriot all 5 news articles »

ANU astronomer set to accept Nobel Prize - Sydney Morning Herald

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ANU astronomer set to accept Nobel Prize Sydney Morning Herald "There's not a lot of free time, that's for sure," Prof Schmidt told AAP by phone from Stockholm where the Australian National University (ANU) astronomer will collect his Nobel prize during a ceremony on Saturday. "It looks pretty formal, ... ANU astronomer set to accept Nobel PrizeNEWS.com.au ANU astronomer to accept Nobel PrizeSky News Australia all 20 news articles »

Galaxies' hidden nooks revealed by new camera - CBC.ca

Vancouver Sun

Galaxies' hidden nooks revealed by new camera CBC.ca According to Wayne Holland, a scientist from the UK Astronomy Technology Centre, which is leading the project, SCUBA-2 can image in a few hours an area of the sky that would have taken SCUBA 20 nights. In addition, its high sensitivity means it can ... Camera uses intense cold to peer into deep spaceVancouver Sun Coolest photos in universe product of UBC know-howVictoria Times Colonist New Cardiff-developed camera helps star gazers look deeper into spaceWalesOnline Zee News -TechRadar UK -EurekAlert (press release) all 42 news articles »

Astronomy Group makes arrangements to see spectacle - gulfnews.com

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Astronomy Group makes arrangements to see spectacle gulfnews.com Astronomers said the moon would become red at the time of total eclipse. The eclipse begins at 3.33pm (UAE time) and the entire eclipse will end 9.30pm. The eclipse will also be visible from all of Asia and Australia Eastern Europe, and North America. ... Total lunar eclipse on Dec 10: AstronomerPeninsula On-line Rare total lunar eclipse happening this Saturday!Shanghaiist Lunar eclipse seen tomorrow, if weather cooperatesMalaya Parkes Champion-Post -Times of India all 663 news articles »

Cal astronomers report finding largest black holes - San Francisco Chronicle

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Cal astronomers report finding largest black holes San Francisco Chronicle Berkeley astronomers report they have discovered the most monstrous black holes ever known: two objects in distant space more massive than 10 billion suns and with gravities so strong that each could swallow entire solar systems and all the matter ... U of T astronomers discover two biggest black holes everToronto Star Found: Biggest Black Holes EverNew York Times (blog) Biggest-ever black holes foundTG Daily CBC.ca -Register all 617 news articles »