The Sky Connection offers links to other astronomy resources as a courtesy to our visitors. The list is by no means comprehensive, but is intended as a general reference to a range of further information. We do not endorse nor are we affiliated with any of these resources with the exception of Learning Technologies, Inc. as described elsewhere on this Web site. We are not responsible for errors or omissions in this third-party material. The information provided may change or be deleted at any time without prior notice.

Web Links Description
http://www.starlab.com Learn more about Learning Technologies, Inc. and their STARLAB® Portable Planetarium system.
http://www.cleardarksky.com Find a location near you on the convenient dark-sky weather calendar to help your observation planning.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com On-line site of well-known amateur astronomy magazine - Sky and Telescope
http://www.ephemeris.com Daily motions of objects in the cosmos
http://www.astronomy.com On-line site of well-known amateur astronomy magazine - Astronomy
http://www.spaceweather.com Unique site about solar activity and its potential impact on earth
http://www.cloudynights.com Reviews, articles, and forum about astronomy equipment and accessories
http://www.scopereviews.com Comprehensive telescopes and accessories reviews by Ed Ting
http://www.televue.com Manufacturer of wide range of refractor telescopes, mounts and accessories
http://www.celestron.com Manufacturer of wide range of refractor and reflector telescopes, binoculars, mounts and accessories
http://www.telescope.com Catalog and on-line supplier of various make telescopes, binoculars, mounts, and accessories
http://www.company7.com Laurel, MD area telescope store and showroom with Web ordering capability.
http://www.highpointscientific.com Montague, NJ area telescope store and showroom with Web ordering capability.
http://www.astrovid.com Adirondack Video Astronomy in Glen Falls, NY, specializing in astronomy imaging equipment
http://www.hazelstevensdesigns.com A fine on-line source of silk astronomy-themed, hand-made neckties
http://www.pa.msu.edu/abrams Web site of the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University, noted astronomy resource
http://dmoz.org/Science/Astronomy/Amateur/Organizations/ Online directory to amateur astronomy organizations
http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/ Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/ Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, Chicago, Illinois
http://aa.usno.navy.mil U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department
http://www.slooh.com Public access by membership, Internet controllable observatory located at high altitude in the Canary Islands, Chile, and Australia

Books
"The Backyard Astronomer's Guide" by Terrance Dickson and Alan Dyer
"NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe" by Terrance Dickson
"Starware: The Amateur Astronomer's Guide, etc." by Philip S. Harrington
"Burnham's Celestial Handbook: An Observer's Guide, etc." by Robert Burnham
"Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See, etc." by Guy J. Consolmagno
"The Planets" by Dava Sobel
“Seeing in the Night Sky” by Timothy Ferris
“Celestial Mechanics: The Waltz of the Planets” by Allessandra Celletti and Ettore Perozzi
"George's Secret Key to the Universe" by Lucy Hawking and, her dad, Stephen Hawking

 


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