Looking to get started as an amateur astronomer? Here is a site which can help you do just that. The Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston (ATMoB), who claim to be one of the nation's oldest and largest astronomy clubs have a site that offers information mostly directed towards club members. Nevertheless, users will find a guide to getting started in amateur astronomy, member submitted astro-photos...

The Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers' website acts as a forum and provides educational materials for both professional and amateur astronomers interested in solar system observations. The website first presents materials about its directors, staff, and membership. Then, visitors can find a wide range of interesting materials such as images of auroras and eclipses, articles about Mars,...

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) has created this website to share key educational resources in the field of astronomy with educators, students, and members of the general public. First-time visitors should take a look at "The Universe in the Classroom," the ASP's newsletter for teachers. Visitors can peruse their archive of past editions, and they will find titles such as "A Silent...

At this Web site, the Hawaiian Astronomical Society provides users with educational information for over seventy constellations. First, visitors can read the amusing myths associated with each constellation. Following, students will find interactive, wide view and binocular width maps depicting the locations of the constellations, stars and deep sky objects. Everyone can enjoy the many remarkable...

Allied with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the International Planetarium Society (IPS), the Great Lakes Planetarium Association (GLPA) is "dedicated to supporting astronomy or space science education through planetaria." The oldest regional planetarium organization, GLPA holds state meetings and conferences, which give everyone an opportunity to converse with planetarium...

This Web site describes Lowell Observatory's Planets, Small Solar System Bodies, Astrophysics, and Comets research programs. Visitors can learn about studies of Jupiter's volcanic moon, Io and of Pluto, the planet discovered at Lowell Observatory. The site supplies researchers with Galileo photo polarimeter radiometer (PPR) data as well as an immense amount of asteroid information including plots...

The Portal to the Heritage of Astronomy is a must-see resource for readers interested in stars, space, and the history of how different cultures interpret the night sky. This resource exists to highlight important astronomy information, promote support of astronomical heritage site conservation, and provide research tools. Those less familiar with astronomical heritage may want to begin on the...

The South African Astronomical Observatory, near Sutherland in Northern Cape, has developed an extensive internet site devoted to SALT; a $30-million project to develop the largest telescope in the southern hemisphere. Visitors with a general interest in the project can follow its progress, scheduled for completion in December of 2004. Astronomers and students will find descriptions of SALT's...

The home page of the International Meteor Organization (IMO) has many resources for both casual sky watchers to more serious observers. There are sections devoted to different methods for observing meteors, global analyses and data of meteor showers, fireball observations, and the radio meteor scatter observation technique. Various software titles for analyzing and recording meteor data can be...

The homepage of The Planetary Society, this Web site is devoted to planetary exploration and education. The site publicizes the latest meteor sightings around the world and other recent news. Educators and students can find lots of materials dealing with Mars including observing tips, events, and games. At the Learning Center, enjoyable activities from making comet balls to determining your weight...