Astronomy

Guide Note

Astronomy is the study of all the objects and phenomena outside the Earth's atmosphere.

Fast Facts

1. It is the oldest science
2. Explains the Evolution of the universe
3. [[Amateur Astronomy}Amateur astronomers]] can play an active role in astronomy
4. The invention of Telescopes evolved astronomy into a modern science

Glossary

1. Star: A large ball of plasma powered by a continuous cycle of thermonuclear fusion
2. Solar System: Made up of the Sun and all of the objects that orbit
3. Galaxy: Is a rotating cluster of objects that can include stars, solar systems, dark matter and space dust
4. Planet: Defined as a large mass that orbits the Sun with enough gravity to round itself
5. Asteroid: Smaller solar system objects that do not have a coma
6. Comet: Similar to asteroids but form a coma and generally a tail

The Mahalo Top 7

1. Official Site: International Astronomical Union (IAU)
2. Wikipedia: Astronomy | Astronomy Portal
3. NASA: Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) | Science@NASA: Astronomy
4. HubbleSite: Explore Astronomy
5. Official Site: SETI Institute
6. Wolfram Research: Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy
7. Official Site: Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Astronomy Recent News

• Astronomy Magazine
• Google News: Astronomy
• BBC News: Trio of 'super-Earths' discovered (June 16, 2008)
• BBC News: Astronomers See 'Youngest Planet' (April 2, 2008)
• Globalandmail: Super-Sized Boom Coming For Telescopes (February 3, 2008) 
• NASA: Christmas Eve Sky Show (December 20, 2007)
• ABC News: "Scientists to Shut Down Space Telescope" (2007) 
• NASA: "NASA to Announce Work Assignments to Enable Lunar Exploration" (2007)

Astronomy History

• Wikipedia: History of Astronomy
• National Radio Astronomy Observatory: History of Radio Astronomy
• Chandra X-ray Observatory: History of X-ray Astronomy
• Project Gutenberg: History of Astronomy by George Forbes
• NASA's HEASARC: A Brief History of High-Energy Astronomy
• Windows to the Universe: Astronomy Throughout History

Notable Figures in Astronomy

• Wikipedia: List of astronomers

Ancient History

• Tufts University: Aristarchus
• University of Cambridge: Hipparchus
• University of St Andrews: Claudius Ptolemy
• Center for Spatially Integrated Social Science: Claudius Ptolemaeus (Ptolemy)

Middle Ages

• Wolfram Research: Nicholaus Copernicus (1473-1543)
• NASA: Johannes Kepler
• The Galileo Project: Galileo's Biography
• University of St Andrews: Edmund Halley
• TychoBrahe.com: The Astronomer Tycho Brahe Information 

Modern Days

• The Following Links are to Wikipedia:
• Albert Einstein
• Edwin Hubble
• Carl Sagan
• George Ogden Abell
• Bohdan Paczynski

Astronomy Fun Stuff

• GalaxyZoo.org: Help Classify A Million Galaxies 
• Exploratorium.edu: Your Age On Other Worlds  
• Astronomy!: Astronomy Fun
• Space Camp
• NASA: Mars Viewing Tips for 2007

Astronomy Research

• Sloan Digital Sky Survey: SDSS Sky Server Data Release 6
• University of Texas: Astronomy Research
• University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy: Research at the IfA
• NASA's HEASARC: High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center
• The Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy
• The Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy
• Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
• International Astronomical Union (IAU)

Astronomy Education Resources

• Infrared Processing and Analysis Center: Cool Cosmos
• Tufts University: Cosmic Evolution - From Big Bang to Humankind  
• StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
• The Astronomy Cafe: 61 FAQs about A Career in Astronomy
• The Center for Science Education at UC Berkley: At Home Astronomy
• NASA: The Space Place
• Cornell University: Curious About Astronomy? Ask an Astronomer
• Amazing Space: Astronomy Basics

Astronomy Magazines

• Sky and Telescope: Astronomy Magazine
• Astronomy.com: Astronomy Magazine
• BBC Sky at Night: Astronomy Magazine
• New Scientist Space: Online Astronomy Magazine

Astronomy Photos

• NASA: Planetary Photojournal | Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive
• HubbleSite: Image Gallery
• Malin Space Science Systems: Mars Images from NASA Orbiters
• Flickr: Astronomy Slideshow
• Google Image Search: Astronomy Images

Astronomy Videos

• AstroShorts: Astronomy How To - Observing Meteor Showers (Time: 5:16)
• Space.com: Astronomy Videos
• American Institute of Physics: Black Holes Light Up (Time: 1:21)
• Google Video: Astronomy Lecture 1: What is a Star? (Time: 1:02:02)

Astronomy Blogs

• Universe Today: Astronomy Blog 
• MSNBC: Cosmic Log
• Slacker Astronomy: Astronomy Blog
• Rayben's Systems, Inc: Vern's Astronomy Weblog
• BadAstronomy
• Universe Today: Astronomy and Space Blog

Astronomy Forums

• Astronomy.com: Astronomy Forum
• Bad Astronomy and Universe Today Forum
• Cloudy Nights Telescope Review: Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration Forum

Astronomy Organizations and Societies

• American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
• European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO)
• American Astronomical Society (AAS)
• 2009, International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)

Astronomy Books and Publications

• Amazon.com: Astronomy Books | Astronomy Dvd's | Astronomy Toys and Games
• Barnes & Noble: Astronomy Books | Astronomy Dvd's | Astronomy Toys and Games
• Powells.com: Astronomy Books
• Google Book Search: Astronomy

Astronomy Theories

• The Galileo Project: Copernican System | Atomism | On Motion
• Wikipedia: Heliocentrism
• Bluffton University: Models of the Solar System
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Astronomical Theory of Climate Change
• University of St Andrews: Ptolemy's Hypotheses on Astronomy

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