Links to Other Sites and Lists
Resources for Beginners, Students and Teachers
- Plus:
- Backyard Astronomy - A Guide for Homeowners and Families - Article, Plus Additional Resource Links, as Recommended by Avery R.
- Be an Astronomer Right from Your Window! — Article, Plus Additional Resource Links, as Recommended by Ms. Kelley's Mentor Class
- Cloudy Nights — Astronomical Community
- NASA MAGs or Maximum Absorbency Garments - Article, Plus Additional Resource Links, as Recommended by Ms. Martin's Class
- Navigating the Stars: A Young Learner's Guide to Astronomy - Article, Plus Additional Resource Links, as Recommended by Ada and Ms. Cara's Class
- Night Sky Gazing - Beginners' Resources for Observing, Equipment, and Astrophotography, as Recommended by Mr. Kotelevskiy
- Night Sky Pix - Astrophotography and Night-Time Photography Tutorials and Equipment Reviews, as Recommended by Carlo
- Space Lessons For Kids - Article, as Recommended by Ms. Ashford's Astronomy Club
- The Space Place — SMAS is a NASA Space Place Partner
- A View of Outer Space from Your Window - Article, Plus Additional Resource Links, as Recommended by Ms. Kelley's Mentor Class
Annual Star Parties
Choosing Equipment
- Binoculars
- Telescopes
- Resource Guide: Telescopes on a Budget — Article, Plus Additional Links, as Recommended by a Home School Instructor
- Various
Dark Sky and Light Pollution Sites
- Ecological Effects — Article, Plus Additional Links
- International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) — SMAS is an IDA Member
- Understanding Light Pollution — Article, Plus Additional Links, as Recommended by Ryan
Equipment Sales - New and Used
- Oceanside Photo and Telescope - Includes descriptions and history of equipment by type
- See the Expanded List of Astronomy Resources for more Market Places.
Hubble and Astronomy Images
Just for Fun!
Local Amateur Clubs
Members' Choices
Observing Tools
- In The Sky — An Interactive Calendar of Astronomical Events
Planetarium
Professional Observatories
Professional Sites
Publications For Amateurs
- StarDate — From McDonald Observatory
Virtual Observatory
Last Updated: 11/8/24