Links to Other Sites and Lists
Resources for Beginners, Students and Teachers
- Plus:
- 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 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
Dark Sky and Light Pollution Sites
- Ecological Effects — Article, Plus Additional Links
- DarkSky International — SMAS is an IDA Member
Equipment Sales - New and Used
- See the Expanded List of Astronomy Resources for more Market Places.
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: 9/30/25