Links

Portals

• Stargazer Online — Personal Pages of Astronomers
  Huge list of links to personal amateur astronomy websites compiled by Richard Bell.
• Astronomical Weblinks
  Well-researched list of astronomy links with commentary on each site by S. Waldee.

Astronomy Weblogs

• Observing Notes by Brian Skiff
  Observing lists are divided by constellation. Brian notes: “The files include the raw notes that Chris Luginbuhl and I made for our book starting about 1970, plus many follow-up remarks from the literature.” Many of the later observations were published in the Webb Society Quarterly Journal and ‘Deep Sky’ magazine articles.
• Observing Notes by Tom Polakis
  While it’s not actually a weblog, this collection of over 3800 observing notes spans all 88 constellations and covers 2,349 unique objects. Tom is an expert observer whose observations cover over 400 nights over the course of 30 years under the night sky.
• Space Jockey
  Amateur astronomy weblog by Ewan Bryce of Stenhousemuir, Scotland. Contains photography and a growing number of sketches.
• Caffeinated Astronomy
  Weblog by Florida amateur astronomer Aaron Slack.
• The Lowell Observatory Blog
  Regularly updated blog highlighting events and activities at Lowell Observatory.
• Cosmic Voyage
  Observation notes, sketches and pointers by Bill Ferris
• A Darker View
  Astronomy weblog by Andrew Cooper from Waimea, Hawaii. Features observing notes, sketches, photography and more.
• Follow Orion – Space and Universe News, Commentary and Opinions
  Growing site of syndicated space and astronomy weblogs.
• Notebook of a Comet Hunter Enjoyable astronomy weblog about Tim Harincar’s journeys through the night sky with additional info on the joys of comet hunting.
• Top of the Lawn
  Weblog of amateur astronomy from Central Park by Peter Tagatac. Think observing in New York City would be a lost cause? Think again!
• Deep Sky Blog
  Astronomy weblog by Rick Tiffini with focus on astrophotography, but many other interesting observations and links provided regularly.
• Daniel Coe’s Astronomy Log
  Astronomy weblog by Daniel Coe, enthusiastic newcomer to the hobby of amateur astronomy. The site features observations, photography, equipment discussions, book reviews, news and more. The site looks like it should become rich in content very quickly.
• NYC Nova Hunter
  More fine observing from NYC by Ben Cacace, discoverer of the Cheshire Cat asterism near M38 in Auriga. During astronomical dry spells, the site focuses on some very enjoyable bird observing.
• Personal Logbook
  Observation reports and sketches by Denis Y
• AstroNotas
  Spanish astronomy site by Juan Luís Martínez with a great observation section. Check the Católogo de Messier observations and the Cielo Profundo (Deep Sky) sections. Even if you don’t read Spanish, the sketches and data tables are excellent. This is what I would aspire for my observation pages to be–I’m not there yet 🙂
• Observing the Sky
  Observation journal, sponsored by the NASA IDEA Project
• Backyard Astronomy
  Observation journal by Math Heijen in the Netherlands
• Finnish Deep Sky Amateurs
  Observation notes and sketches of many deep sky objects
• Atalaia
  Portuguese observation reports with photography. Many observations are translated into English.
• Astronomy-Page
  Website by Clement Combier. The link will take you to his article section.

Sketches

• Astronomical Sketching Resources Page

Technical Information

• Andy’s Shot Glass
  Tutorials on astrophotography and getting the most from an Orion Skyview Pro mount.

Indexes and Observing info

• SEDS Messier Index
  Repository of Messier object data and observation history
• VizieR Service
  Searchable database of the deep sky
• SkyView Advanced Form
  Searchable database of deep sky imagery
• Skyhound
  Night sky observing information
• The Pickering Seeing Scale
  Animated graphics demonstrating the 1-10 Pickering Seeing Scale for atmospheric turbulence. By Damian Peach.
• Flagstaff Clear Sky Clock
  Astronomical viewing forecast for Flagstaff, AZ

Astro Photography

• Russell Croman Astrophotography
  Astrophotography gallery by Texas amateur astronomer, Russell Croman.
• Chuck Domaracki’s Astro Page
  Astrophotography by Chuck Domaracki. Chuck’s site includes information on constructing very inexpensive air or liquid cooling for the DSI and detailed instructions on converting a Big Max Rubbermaid shed into an affordable home observatory.
• Saratoga Skies — Jim Solomon’s Astropics
  Astrophotography by Jim Solomon with detailed info about techniques and learning experiences encountered with each photo. Most photos have rollovers detailing objects visible in the image. Don’t miss this site!
• Deep Space Astrophotography
  Astrophotography by Chris and Dawn Schur – Payson, AZ
• Robert Gendler’s Astrophotography
  Large and stunning collection of galaxy, nebula, and star cluster astrophotography. Beautiful.
• Fotografía Astronómica
  Spanish astrophotography forum. Check the forums under “ASTROFOTOGRAFÍA” for some top-notch images in nearly every thread. This group holds to a high standard and pushes each other to produce high quality astrophotos. You don’t need to speak Spanish to enjoy the images!
• Dean’s Astrophotography
  Beautiful, high resolution deep sky photographs by Dean Rowe. Check them all out–but whatever you do, don’t pass up the high-resolution image of M35/NGC 2158. Speechless…
• Astronomy Pictures
  Incredible astrophotography by Matthew T. Russell
• Painting with Starlight
  Astrophotography by Thomas V. Davis
• SkyImager.comAstrophotography by Frank Barnes. Click the “Gallery” link in the left frame to go to the images.
• Astrodon DG ImagingAstrophotography by Don Goldman. There are some intensely beautiful images in his gallery.
• Astro Photography by Ken Crawford
• Digital Images of the Sky
  Miscellaneous astrophotography
• Catching the Light
  Beautiful astrophotography by Jerry Lodriguss
• Astro Meeting
  Thematic astrophotography by Stefan Seip
• Astro-Physics Inc.
  Miscellaneous astrophotography
• Best of the Advanced Observing Program
  Wide ranging collection of astrophotography from guests involved in Kitt Peak Observatory’s Advanced Observing Program

Lunar, Solar, Planetary, Cometary Information

• The Full Moon Atlas
  A complete series of interactive maps to help identify features on the moon
• Comet Ephemerides
  Celestial coordinates for comets that can be visually observed
• Latest SOHO Images
  Current solar images from the Solar and Heliosheric Observatory

Updated June 26, 2018