Astronomy Links

     Here are some links to Astronomy websites that you might find useful...

The Castle Point Astronomy Club

A friendly local astronomical society catering for all levels from absolute beginner, through to experienced observers. There is a varied programme of talks, and members observing evenings are arranged at a dark sky site.

Heavens Above

Gives predictions of which man-made satellites can be seen, including details of rising and setting times, directions and brightnesses.

    Society for Popular Astronomy

An excellent website for amateur astronomers, with lots of advice and ideas for beginners to the hobby.
 
         
    The Planetary Society

A space advocacy society with an excellent website detailing the missions to the planets. Many up-to-date news articles, plus the weekly podcast 'Planetary Radio'
 
         

Astronomy Now

The main UK based astronomy magazine. Has interesting information, and offers an e-mail astronomy news service.

Sky and Telescope

An American magazine, offers an interesting astronomy site..

The Astronomer

A UK based organisation that caters for the advanced amateur astronomer. Has up to date information about supernova discoveries etc.

SpaceWeather

A site that gives early warnings of possible displays of the Aurora (Northern Lights). Also provides news on general solar activity.

Halos

An intriguing site for those interested in Haloes and other phenomena of atmospheric optics.