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Astronomy section links
If you're looking for amazing images, mind-blowing facts, the latest astromical discoveries or advice on what telescope you should ask for this Christmas, we have here a series of links for you. They are of course to external sites.
General
It's all so beautiful.
Producer of some incredible science and iconic images, the one, the only, the Hubble Space Telescope.
Phil Plait Versus popular misperceptions of astronomy. Geddem Phil.
Inevitably when you think of space you think of NASA.
Europe's answer to NASA.
Keep up to speed on the space latest with Auntie's pages.
Brits in space!
Stars, planets, meteors, space stations, iridium flares, you name it Heavens Above will tell you when to see it and where to look.
Magazines & news
The Mother of All Astronomy Magazines.
Another popular US production.
UK astronomy magazine.
Latest news from the astro-scene.
In case space.com is not big enough for you, more news.
Telescopes
Explaining optical telescopes. Includes science.
What to look for when buying a scope, from Astronomy Today.
Summary of the basic telescope designs.
Astronomical societies
Well known UK-based society with royal patronage.
Long standing society with activities for the more interested astronomer.
Newer UK-based society.
For those with an interest in the night sky in West London.
North London astronomical society.
Astronomical society to the east of London.
British Rocketry Oral History Programme and Sir Arthur Clarke Awards.
List of UK astronomical societies.
Solar system
Oceans of facts, data and pictures to wade through and enjoy.
Pictures and data from probes old and new.
Clear, concise animations of solar system events like comets and eclipses.
The Sun
The Sun as art and inspiration.
NASA sends London District into Solar orbit.
Looking for an aurora or some sunspots? Get all the latest solar activity news here.
Stars
General facts about stars and associated phemonena like nebulae and constellations.
All you ever wanted to know about what's up there.
Space missions
Source of many of the great space missions.
Russia's Astro Space Centre.
Keep an eye on the only permanent human presence in orbit.
A guide to alternative space projects.
The latest from Saturn.
An unblinking eye looking for Earth-sized planets.
ESA Pathfinder page has Mars news too.
Other Links
Astro humour links compiled by Andy.
Links compiled by Martin Williams.
The Onion's take on science and technology news.