Astronomy links

That's it! By clicking that link and signaling you wanted to go somewhere that wasn't here, you're starting to get really annoying. I don't want you around here anymore. You can just GO for all I care. Just make sure that if you do, you go to somewhere mentioned on this page. Few of them have colourful pictures of sock puppets, but they're still good astronomy places.

If you want to swap links or have a link that you think might fit here, please get in touch. If you'd prefer not to bother with that, just sign the guestbook and leave a link to your page. Meanwhile, check out various New Zealand links as well as astronomy links from around the world.

• The Backyard Astronomer

  The Backyard Astronomer is a great place for anyone just wanting to get started. It has a stack of introductory information in an easy-to-follow presentation, including some nice, explained astronomical photographs and diagrams to go with it.

• Alien Astronomer - Exploring our Universe

  Explore the exciting and mysterious worlds of ufology, astronomy, secret societies and hi-tech/secret projects. Analyze the beautiful color photos and thought-provoking articles. Open your mind to the infinite wonders of our universe and its alien life-forms.

• explorezone

  

  explorezone begins around a bulletin full of recent and interesting news related to astronomy and science. The site itself offers a variety of resources including fully animated reference information, book reviews and more.

• The Astronomy Club

  The Astronomy Club is one of the bestest places on the whole wide web for getting a first taste in astronomy. Having been set up specifically to encourage interest in astronomy, you'll find a calendar of annual events to look out for, star maps, a photo gallery, and a regular newsletter among many other resources.

• Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive

  This is a great place which, since 1995, has presented a new astronomy based picture every day complete with an explanation of what it is from somebody who knows what they're talking about. The explanations are written in plain english so that most people can understand it. All the back archives are kept available, making this an extraordinary large picture/caption database.

• The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand

  This is the premier astronomical society of New Zealand. It binds together many smaller affiliated societies and is divided in to subsections for different interest groups within astronomy. The site itself is regularly updated, particularly with accurate information on upcoming events to do with an astronomical nature.

  • Aurora and Solar section

    The Aurora and Solar section of the RASNZ mostly consists of people living in southern parts of New Zealand where aurorae are commonly seen. This page contains some photographs, as well as some general information about the Aurora and Solar section.

  • Occultation section

    If you ever wanted a proper idea of what an occultation is, get it from the people who know. This page is full of such information, aimed at beginners just as much as everyone.

• Auckland Astronomical Society

  Here you'll find a gold mine of news and information both about the Auckland Society, and about astronomy in general. The Auckland Society has it's own junior section (Night Eyes) whose site can also be found here.

• Wellington Astronomical Society

  The Wellington Astronomical Society meets monthly with regular talks on just about anything to do with astronomy. The site provides some information, as well as up-to-date announcements regarding what's going on at the society.

• Phoenix Astronomical Society

  The Phoenix Astronomical Society, based in Wellington and the lower North Island, hold regular meetings in Wellington, the Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay.

• Canterbury Astronomical Society

  CAS consists of about 160 people and meets monthly. The site contains assorted information, particularly about comets, in addition to various links.

• Gisborne Astronomical Society

  The Gisborne Astronomical Society is based at Cook Observatory. This site has details about the observatory, and details about the society's activities.

• Southland Astronomical Society

  While not a large site, New Zealand's southern most astronomical society informs readers on upcoming meetings and events in the area.

• Physics & Astronomy Department, University of Canterbury

  Canterbury University is New Zealand's main University for the study of astronomy and astrophysics. This is the department's main home page.

• Auckland Stardome

  Located in Auckland, the Auckland Stardome Observatory and Planetarium provides an entertaining site with a substantial amount of useful, regularly updated astronomical news and information.

• Carter Observatory

  The Carter Observatory in Wellington is New Zealand's base for professional astronomy. Since 1977 it has been recognised as the National Astronomical Observatory of New Zealand. In 1997 11.5 employees were paid to research, manage the heritage of, open the public's eyes to, and educate the topic of astronomy - thereby substantially increasing the quality of life for all within New Zealand. (Except for the half of that one person who didn't get rounded off - that may have frightened some visitors.) This site contains general information about the Carter Observatory, as well as some handy reference information all about astronomical topics.

• Dark Skies

  I have to allow for some self promotion, okay? :-) This is just great! All those categories and I can only fit this site into a miscellaneous category.

• Nature Discoveries

  Situated in North City Plaza, Porirua, Nature Discoveries is one of the best science and telescope shops in the Wellington region. They advertise and provide complete details of lots of their products online.

• Precision Telescope and Optics

  This is a good place to start if you're thinking of buying a commercial telescope. Located in Tauranga, Precision Telescope and Optics is a New Zealand dealer for Meade parts and accessories. It's also a good source of information for hints and tips on selecting and buying a telescope in general.