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- Solar System Exploration
- Astronomy Picture of the Day
- Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe
is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
- GSOC Satellite Predictions - Start Page
- The German Space Operations Centre (GSOC), which is part of the German
Aerospace Centre (DLR), maintains a set of dynamic Web pages which generate
visibility predictions for the Mir space station and other visible satellites
for ANY location on the Earth. The German Space Operations Centre (GSOC), which
is part of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), maintains a set of dynamic Web
pages which generate visibility predictions for the Mir space station and other
visible satellites for ANY location on the Earth.
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www.pathfinder.com Time Warner Site
www.jpl.nasa.gov/mpfmir Jet Propulsion Lab Site
www.quest.arc.nasa.gov/mars/
jointly sponsored by NASA, the National Science Foundation, PBS, and others.
www.discovery.com/area/discoverynews/news1.html Discovery Magazine
- The Nine Planets
The Nine Planets, is an excellent introduction to the solar system and much more.
- The Hubble Space Telescope News Page
The Hubble Space Telescope News Page, both text and
images of the latest discoveries made by the HST, not to mention
- The Galileo Space Probe Home Page
The Galileo Space Probe Home Page, is updated every day with amazing images and other data from the
Planet Jupiter and its moons.
- The Comet Home Page
The Comet Home Page, where you can find
the latest information on Comet Hale-Bopp and many other Comets.
Magazines, Organizations and Shops:
- ASTRONOMY Magazine
ASTRONOMY Magazine is the web version of this hard copy Magazine. It's updated every
week with astronomy news.
- Sky & Telescope Magazine
Sky & Telescope Magazine is a magazine for the more technically advanced reader, but the
Home Page is written so that anyone can understand it.
- AstroNet
For a listing of many Astronomy Clubs and other related organizations
on-line, check out AstroNet
- Astro Goodies
Try ASTROMART, if you're looking for a used telescope, or if you have equipment
you'd like to sell.
Credit due to Bob and Tom Rankin for the above astronomy information
- Visit Tom's home page Tom Rankin's Home Page
- Visit Bob's home pageBob Rankin's Home Page
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