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Astronomy

October 19, 2007
by findingDulcinea Staff
If the Internet has as many astronomy resources as there are stars in the sky, then think of this Web guide as your map to the best and brightest. Whether you are looking for planetary data, celestial gifts, or fellow star seekers, we'll help you navigate the heavenly sphere of astronomy-related sites and tools on the Web.

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Historical and Modern Astronomy

Astronomy is one of the oldest, most popular branches of science. Unlike practitioners of medicine ... read more »

Astronomy Pictures

Images from outer space are among the most popular scientific artifacts today, capturing the ... read more »

Buying Telescopes, Binoculars, and Cameras

Buying the right stargazing tools can be daunting, even for seasoned experts. Telescopes, ... read more »

Finding Constellations, Planets and Objects in the Night Sky

So, you've bought your telescope, done a little research, and are on your way to a star party with ... read more »

Astronomy Clubs and Associations

The mantra of believers in extraterrestrial life rings true about astronomy buffs the world over: ... read more »

Astronomy News

Developments in astronomy happen at the speed of light. While scientists scramble to make sense of the data pouring in from space missions and laboratories, journalists and bloggers are hustling to spread the word. This section will help you keep pace with new discoveries in astronomy.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • There are enough professional journalists covering astronomy news that it is unnecessary and potentially foolish to rely on blogs, many of which are run by under-informed amateurs. If you do read astronomy blogs, be sure to note the education level of the writer.

Dulcinea's Picks

For passive observers ...
Astronomy Magazine features news and columns from the largest-circulating astronomy magazine in the world. Its site has pictures, video and sky-watching tips. Some of the content requires a free registration.
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Popular Science 's "Aviation and Space" newsroom is slightly sensationalist ("Killer Space Rocks" titles an article about asteroids), but a good Web destination for the scientifically disinclined who daydream about space travel. You'll find lots of cool, computer-generated pictures here. 
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Space.com , like Popular Science, is geared toward a commercial audience. Although not an engaging spot for hardcore science buffs, the "Space News" business report is arguably the best on the Web for updates in the industry of space exploration. You can also see where private and government astronomy dollars are being spent.
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For intermediate-level connoisseurs ...
Science Daily brings readers breaking, unedited news directly from universities and research facilities. Articles are highly thorough and assume a large amount of science familiarity on the part of the reader. There are lots of ads, including sneakily placed ones within the news feed, but they're worth wading through for serious astro-addicts. And if casual browsing doesn't satisfy your astronomy appetite, you can subscribe to the RSS feed or daily newsletter for free.
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Astronomy Now is the United Kingdom's best-selling astronomy magazine, and the news stories on its Web site are great browsing material for intermediate-level enthusiasts. It has a good mixture of space travel, physics research, and observational information.
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Bad Astronomy is a blog written by a professional, Ph.D.-holding astronomer. He reports stories in astronomy news and offers his commentary in an engaging, entertaining, and informative manner.
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Volunteers and Careers in Astronomy

In 1995, the comet Hale-Bopp was concurrently discovered by two men: Alan Hale, a Ph.D.-holding ... read more »

Astronomy Gifts

For years, friends and family of astronomy buffs were limited to museum emporia and shopping mall ... read more »

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