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These sites provide all the answers for astronomy enthusiasts
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FROM THE time man looked up at the sky, he has always wanted to understand the silent, wondrous world of space. The Internet helps with sites crammed with the most up to date information presented in a lucid accessible manner.
Astronomy
http://www.astronomy.com: The magazine was established in 1973. The website provides free registration for on-line contents and tools. If you are a beginner or interested in getting into astronomy, this magazine offers great tips, how to's and pointers on equipment. .
Astronomy for kids
http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/ : Youngsters with a love of astronomy and evolution will be enthralled by this website. The website has no fancy pictures but lots of information. Find sky pictures and puzzles for fun and learning. Take a tour as you learn about the planets in our solar system.
Astronomy for kids
http://www.frontiernet.net/kidpower/astronomy.html : Find basic astronomy facts with photos. Read about famous space explorers. There is also a dictionary to help with words you may not understand and these are not the only sections on atthe thissite.
Arty astro astronomy site
http://www.artyastro.com/artyastro.htm: This is a fantastic Shockwave adventure through space. It enables children to get "hands-on" with the planets in our solar system, providing key facts and graphics.
Astronomy now: New discoveries
http://www.astronomynow.com : Keep abreast of the latest developments outside the stratosphere. This journal provides spectacular images from X-ray observatories and the Hubble telescope, plus breaking stories on new discoveries.
Absolute astronomy
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com : This is a great astronomy site. Find out detailed information regarding the planets, stars, messier objects and many more.
Orbit explorer astronomy software
http://www.ottisoft.com/orbit_x.htm : With Orbit Xplorer orbit simulator you can do lab exercises in gravitational physics. Study elliptical orbits, double stars, escape velocity, Kepler's third law, Lagrange points, the three-body problem and more.
Sky and telescope
http://www.skypub.com: Astronomy doesn't deserve its reputation as a tough, expensive hobby. You just need to start out with the right advice. Sky and Telescope is the most widely distributed astronomy oriented magazine with global circulation.
Constellations and their stars
http://www.astro.wisc.edu/dolan/constellations/ : A great springboard to more advanced astronomy; this is an accessible mixture of science, mythology and history. The website includes annotated sky charts, a list of the 26 brightest stars, and a guide to pronouncing the constellations correctly.
Space
http://www.space.com: The website is a source for astronomy news and products. The site has a lot of information for the hobbyist and also has a very good photo gallery. All information is up to date and very reliable.
AYYYAPPA NAGUBANDI
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