New-Stargazing and space education links

Web Links

Below are some very useful links.

Stargazing, Space Science and Educational

Stargazing For Everyone “E-Store”

Stargazing For Everyone has an on-line E-Store where you can purchase
educational products related to Stargazing and Astronomy.

You can purchase audio CD’s, books, planispheres, telescopes and binoculars
on-line using major credits cards through the secure PayPal payment system.

Click here to visit our E-Store.

Local Astronomy Clubs

Sun City West Astronomy Club
The Sun City West Astronomy Club is a group of over 150 astronomy enthusiasts in the Sun City West, Arizona area.

http://www.geocities.com/scwac

Saguaro Astronomy Club
The Saguaro Astronomy Club is a group of over 100 astronomy enthusiasts in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

http://www.saguaroastro.org

East Valley Astronomy Club
The East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is a group of over 250 astronomy enthusiasts in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

http://www.eastvalleyastronomy.org

Phoenix Astronomical Society
The Phoenix Astronomical Society is a group of over 100 astronomy enthusiasts in Phoenix, Arizona area.

http://www.PASAZ.org

Desert Foothills Astronomy Club
The Desert Foothills Astronomy Club is a group of astronomy enthusiasts in Carefree, Terravita, Cave Creek, Desert Hills, Anthem, Tramonto, New River, and Black Canyon City, Arizona area.

http://www.dfacaz.org/

Stargazing Resources

Vision In Time
Photography by Edward Registrato. This site is designed to emulate a fine arts gallery of photographich images including astro-photography images. It will always be open to the public and it will constantly be changing exhibits in the galleries. All of the pictures are originals, some have been published on the Internet, in calendars, books and magazines.

http://www.visionintime.com

Photon Instrument, Ltd.
A local astronomy store with a very knowledgeable and talented staff.
They are located at 122 East Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201.
Call (480) 835 - 1767 for directions and product information.

http://www.photoninstrument.com

Sky Spot
They are the publisher and distributor of Brent Watson's "Finder Chart" series of books.
These laminated books have a Telrad target on each page, making it easy to find objects in the sky. They also have Telrads, bases, and plans for building your own 6-inch Dobsonian telescope.
Call 1-800-363-9540 for product information.

http://www.sky-spot.com

Berger Bros
Cameras, telescopes, astronomical imaging and more! For more than 52 years, this family owned business has serviced individuals, companies, organizations, and institutions worldwide. Their renowned and professional staff of photographers, videographers, and certified divers can provide assistance and guidance in choosing the best and most appropriate camera and telescope equipment.
Call 1-800-262-4160 for product information.

http://www.berger-bros.com/

Magazines

Astronomy Magazine

http://www.astronomy.com

Sky and Telescope Magazine

http://skyandtelescope.com

Nightsky Magazine

http://nightskymag.com/

Catalogs and Information

Holiday - Finley Films Catalog
National Parks, American Heritage, Space Exploration, U.S. Travel. Videos, CD-ROMs, Color Slides, Stock Footage/Image Library, Photo CDs.

http://www.finley-holiday.com/

Telescopes.com website
Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories.

http://www.telescopes.com

Binoculars.com website
Binoculars for stargazing and nature activities.

http://www.Binoculars.com

Astronomical Society of the Pacific Catalog
The largest general astronomy society in the world offering a unique mail order catalog.

http://www.astrosociety.org/

Stargazing, Space Science and Educational

Challenger Space Center - Peoria, Arizona
Great educational site, simulated space flight missions. It also offers Stargazing and StarLab Planetarium programs one Saturday each month.

http://www.azchallenger.org/

Lowell Observatory - Flagstaff, Arizona
Great educational and historic site.

http://www.lowell.edu/

Arizona Science Center - Phoenix, Arizona
Great educational site with many family and outreach activities.

http://www.azscience.org/

National Optical Astronomy Observatories - Kitt Peak, Tucson, Arizona
Daily images of the sun with links to other observatories.

http://www.noao.edu/

JPL Education Gateway
Great Educational Link provided by JPL and NASA

http://education.jpl.nasa.gov/index.html

Mt. Wilson Observatory
Daily images of the sun with links to other observatories.

http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/intro.html

Big Bear Solar Observatory
Daily images of the sun with links to other observatories.

http://www.bbso.njit.edu/

Current Solar Data From NOAA
Current Solar Data from spacecraft and observatories.

http://www.n3kl.org/sun/noaa.html

NASA - JPL
Space news and exploration mission information.

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/

NASA - Science (Marshall Space Flight Center)
Great science news and educational activities for teachers and students.

http://science.nasa.gov/

Star Date program University of Texas
Daily radio program scripts and related astronomy information.

http://www.stardate.org/

The Star Gazer - Jack Horkheimer
PBS television program Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium.

http://www.jackstargazer.com/

Meteor shower site
Lots of information about meteor showers with astronomy related links.

http://comets.amsmeteors.org/meteors/calendar.html

Comet site
Lots of information about comets with astronomy related links.

http://encke.jpl.nasa.gov/

International Space Station and Satellite Tracking site
Information on when you can see the International Space Station or satellites from your location.

http://www.heavens-above.com

Monthly Sky Maps
Free monthly sky maps for you to explore, learn and enjoy the night sky.
These are high quality maps and a great resource for teachers.

http://www.skymaps.com

The Constellations and Stars
Information about the constellations and their stars.

http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/constellations.html

Windows to the Universe
University of Michigan - real good site with information on many topics.

http://www.windows.umich.edu/

Space Calendar
NASA space calendar and dates in history.

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/calendar/

Wheelchair Resources
Resource site for everything to do with wheelchairs. Full of newsletters, articles, links and other resources - ALL FREE .

http://www.wheelchairresources.com

Scouting Resources
A website full of resources for scouting groups.

http://www.entertainment-resources.com/Scouting/index.html

For more information

call Tony or Carole at (623) 979 - 1393,

or e-mail to: Tony@stargazingforeveryone.com