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Link Page for UK Telescopes
We have carefully selected the following sites as particularly useful, interesting and informative.
If you would like to suggest a website or link to us please email mail@uk-telescopes.co.uk
NASA Space Science Missions Lots of links here
Astronomy for Kids Great Site for young Astronomers
Galaxy Picture Library by Robin Scagell
Heavens-Above Information to observe satellites
Jodrell Bank Astronomy Telescope
The Nine Planets - For Kids! Young Astronomers information on our solar system
Seti@Home use your computer to help Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)
FREE Sky Maps Each Month Need a Sky Map? SkyView generates images of any part of the sky at wavelengths in all regimes from radio to gamma-ray.
Solar System Live, an online Here you view a representation of the solar system for any date between 4713 B.C. and 8000 A.D.
Solar System Simulator Simulates our Solar System
Space . Com American Astronomy website
The StarTrails Society Science @ NASA
"Welcome to the Planets" Tour of the Solar System
We have found this to be very
useful if you are planning trips, giving local ten day forecasts
Holiday Cottage in Shropshire, this secluded converted barn is set on the English/Welsh border,
Ideal for bird spotting with your new binoculars!
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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
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
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
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
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
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.in
This site is listed in the British Towns and Villages Encyclopaedia of Great Britain and we can be found in the entry for Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope
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