Star Hopper.
Explaining the wonders of the night sky.
Astronomy Related
Below are links related to astronomy, including community and reference sites.
Astro Chat is a forum dedicated to all things associated with Amateur Astronomy. Ranging from starting out observing to getting into astrophotography.
Whether you are eager to find the constellations and stars for the first time, a novice observer who is thinking of buying a telescope and doesn't know what to look for, or even an avid astrologer who has never quite found their star sign, then you have come to the right place!
2009 is the International Year of Astronomy, and this is the offocial site detailing special events all around the world, as well as a links to other sites, as well as hosting a wealth of information. The Universe is yours to discover, so why not start here.
Blogs
Below are various blogs relating to astronomy, ATM, and space related news feeds.
John's Astro Blog : "A journal of my Journey in Astronomy. And associated pitfalls, trips, stumbles, successes and triumphs." A very regularly updated blog, lots of astro photography.
Astronomy Software.
If it is too cold or too cloudy you can still plan or appreciate the night sky thanks to these fantastic pieces of software.
Cartes Du Ciel is a fantastic programe that allows you to quickly and easily make skycharts for wherever youa re in the world, and with only waht you are interested in seeing, highly customisable, easy to use and with a wealth of free updaes too.
Stellarium is a free planetarium style piece of software developed by a dedicated team of MODs.
Celestia is a free to download and use software package that allows you to cruise around the galaxy and to neighbouring galaxies too at will. With a dedicated group of contents creators. A highly reccomended addition to any armchair astronomers arsenal.
Weather
The weather is always an astronomers worst enemy, get one up by checking at these sites.
Met Check is a regularly updated website with many usefull free services, including weather reports for hobbies, from astronomy to surfing.
Meteoblue is a free to join weather prediction site, using statistical models and regularly updated weather stations to provide forecasts.
