Astronomy: Web Resources

Includes astronomy and space news, sky events, and astronomy and telescope resources.

Latest research news in astronomy.

Sky & Telescope is a monthly American magazine covering all aspects of amateur astronomy.

Get the latest space exploration, innovation and astronomy news. Space.com celebrates humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier.

Covering the business and politics of the space industry on a daily basis.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States Federal Government responsible for the civilian space program as well as aeronautics and aerospace research.

Japan's national aero-space agency is responsible for research, technology development and the launch of satellites into orbit, and is involved in many more advanced missions, such as asteroid exploration and possible manned exploration of the Moon.

Founded in 1919, the IAU's mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation. Its individual members are professional astronomers from all over the world.

Games, quizzes, and other education resources based on the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. Produced by Space Telescope Science Institute's Office of Public Outreach.

Get to know the luminaries who made huge contributions to our understanding of the stars, the solar system and the universe.

Explore the night time sky with this map generated (and constantly updated) by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.

How big is the Solar System? Really big. To get a sense of its size, scroll sideways through this map where one pixel = one earth-sized moon. Created by artist Josh Worth.

From Scientific American magazine, 2022

A daily video look at the skies

Hayden Planetarium operates out of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. Learn about astrophysical research via exhibitrs, books, public programs, and on-line resources.

Established in 1950, the Kendall Planetarium features educational programs shown on a 360° projection dome. Learn about the solar system, black holes, the stars and much more.

Planetarium shows are on the first Tuesday of each month and on special Thursdays. All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images.

Astronomy and author Phil Plait tackles misinformation and misconceptions about the universe. Hosted by Slate.com, an online current affairs magazine.

Explore the universe and discover our home planet with @NASA.

Hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, this podcast and radio program features discussions of space and discovery with leading scientists and entertaining comedians.

Companion to the podcast, the feed adds links to news, videos and other great resources on space exploration and astrophysics

Portland-based Ethan Siegel is a science columnist for NASA and college instructor in astrophysics. His writing is always entertaining and informative. Also sports a great beard!