Astronomy in the Yahoo! Directory

Aladin Java: A Sky Atlas
An interactive atlas allowing the viewer to visualize digitized images, superimpose entries from astronomical catalogs, and access data from databases.
aladin.u-strasbg.fr/AladinJava
Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy
Addresses the atmosphere, calendars, galactic and observational astronomy, remote sensing, the solar system, and the stars.
scienceworld.wolfram.com/astronomy
Space Place
Make a pop rocket that really works, solve a riddle, and dive beneath the surface of Mars. Do these things and more, and learn about space and astronomy at the same time.
spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov
Beyond Our Skies: Discovering the Cosmos
Project presenting the history and basics of astronomy.
library.thinkquest.org/29033
Neave Lab: Planetarium
Virtual clickable Flash planetarium.
www.neave.com/lab/space/planetarium.html
Astronomy for Kids
Astronomy site specifically designed for kids and their parents. Includes sky maps, a beginners guide to star gazing, information about the planets, stars, eclipses, meteor showers, comets, and other celestial wonders.
www.dustbunny.com/afk
The International Year of Astronomy
Official site for the The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009), the global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture.
www.astronomy2009.org
World Book @ NASA
Index of encyclopedia articles about the Earth's geology and atmosphere, the planets, celestial objects, astronomers, space missions, and other astronomy topics.
www.nasa.gov/worldbook
AstronomyDaily.com
Offers real time astronomical data tailored to the viewer's location and time zone.
www.astronomydaily.com
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Explains astronomy's applications across the electromagnetic spectrum.
coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_classroom/multiwavelength_astronomy/mult...
Munich Astronomical Archive
Data on astronomical objects.
www.maa.mhn.de
Nick Strobel's Astronomy Notes
Complete astonomy textbook for first-year college courses.
www.astronomynotes.com
Virtual Journey into the Universe, A
Interactive guide to the cosmos.
library.thinkquest.org/28327
Spacebuffs.com
Community for astronomy and spaceflight enthusiasts discussing space travel and exploration, sky gazing, astrobiology, and Martians.
www.spacebuffs.com
Astronomy Interactive Network
Detailed information about radio, optical, physics and the history of astronomy; with games, pictures, quizzes, glossary, timeline, links, and message boards.
library.thinkquest.org/15418
PlanetDiary
Presents weekly geological, astronomical, meteorological, biological, and environmental news from around the globe, plus Internet activities and links to science resources.
www.planetdiary.com
Hands-On Universe
Enables students to investigate the Universe while applying tools and concepts from science, math, and technology.
www.handsonuniverse.org
Journey Through the Galaxy
Explores our Solar System, the stars, extra-solar planets, the theories about the past and future of the universe, and human exploration of space.
filer.case.edu/~sjr16/index.html
Simbad
Brings together basic data, cross-identifications, observational measurements, and bibliography, for celestial objects outside the solar system: stars, galaxies, and nonstellar objects within our galaxy, or in external galaxies.
simbad.u-strasbg.fr/Simbad
Online Planetarium Show
Educational site about the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, historical astronomers, mythology, and light pollution.
library.thinkquest.org/3461