Astronomy

The AAS is the major association of professional astronomers. Its aim is to promote astronomy and related fields. The AAS holds meetings, publishes journals, provides career services, offers grants and scholarships and many other services.

Produced by the Space Science Institute's Office of Public Outreach, this website provides all kinds of information about the Hubble telescope and its discoveries. Offers information about visiting the Space Science Institute in Maryland, news, education sites, an online gallery, and information about astronomy in general.

The SpaceWeather site contains news and information about the Sun-Earth environment. The site contains NOAA weather reports in various parts of the world, information about near-earth asteroids, space weather, a photo gallery, aurora alerts, information about solar telescopes and night-sky cameras, and more.

The Planetary Society, founded in 1980 by Carl Sagan and others, is the world's largest space-interest group. The Society is the dedicated to exploring the solar system and seeking life beyond earth. The Society sponsors research projects, educates the public about space issues, advocates for space science research funding, and more. Visitors to the website can find out how to join the Society.

The Keck Observatory is located in Kamuela, Hawaii, and operated by the California Association for Research in Astronomy with NASA as a partner. The telescopes used at Keck are cutting-edge which makes them more precise than normal telescopes. Those wishing to use the telescopes must apply for a time: instructions are on the website. The site also contains visiting information, education, & news.