Index

This page lists a number of other astronomy websites which may be of interest to you. These include other astronomy sites in the Cambridge area, astronomy web sites of general interest, and web sites for younger astronomers. Cambridge Astronomical Association takes no responsibility for the content of these sites.

Star charts

For detailed sky charts showing the positions of planets, satellites, the International Space Station and all manner of other wondrous sights, we recommend the heavens-above website.

Other Astronomy Sites in the Cambridge Area

Astronomy sites of general interest

SKY & TELESCOPE's "How To" page - lots of advice for newcomers!
The BBC's space web-site
BBC's 'The Sky At Night'
Astronomy by distance learning
British Astronomical Society
NASA
European Space Agency
Spaceflight now
Federation of Astronomical Societies
Campaign for Dark Skies
National Space Centre
Sudbury Astronomy Club (Canada).
Heavens Above gives information on satellite times etc.

World-wide web sites for younger astronomers

60 second adventures
60 second adventures
60 seconds adventures
www.kidsastronomy.com
Home schooling Astronomy Very educational info with lots of links
Bob the Alien's tour of the solar system
Dustbunnys Welcome to Astronomy
Popular Astronomy
www.scpl.lib.fl.us/kids
SpaceKids
Funzone information on Mars
Goddard Space Flight Centre for young astronomers
Multimedia tour of the solar system
Astronomy magazine with good info
Ask an Astronomer
Jet Propulsion Lab's site for kids
Marshall Space Flight Centre