Amateur astronomers have a host of references and software tools available online for learning more about their hobby and planning evenings out under the stars with their telescopes and binoculars.


Amateur Astronomy Workshop

Astronomy tools help visualize our solar system with amazingly realistic simulations.

Mars is the only planet, other than Earth, whose surface is readily visible to us.

Sky and Telescope provides night sky highlights, an interactive sky chart, and a celestial objects reference.

AccuWeather.com Astronomy provides forecasts and Sun, Moon, planet info.

Orion Learning Center covers types of telescope, bases, eye pieces, filters, etc.

StarDate Online by the University of Texas McDonald Observatory provides educational resources for astronomy.

Earth and Sky Radio Series features a Skywatching page with daily sky charts, weather, skywatching tips, etc.

JPL Solar System and Amateur Astronomy sites feature solar system missions and great info for enthusiasts.

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