Below are some useful website links.
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The Astronomy Club of Verrado
The Astronomy Club of Verrado is a group of 200 members and subscribers in Buckeye, Arizona operating out of the DMB development of Verrado.
http://www.TheAstronomyClubAZ.com
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
West Valley Astronomy Club
The West Valley Astronomy Club is a group of astronomy enthusiasts in Surprise, Arizona area.
http://wvac.net
Superstition Mountain Astronomical League
The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League is a group of astronomy enthusiasts in the Gold Canyon and Apache Junction, Arizona area.
http://supermtnastro.com/
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
Space Science Adventures
Space Science Adventures is a fun way to bring Space and Science to your Southern Arizona event!
Space, Science and Rocket themed parties and educational events.
Let a Rocket Scientist bring Space Science Adventures into your classroom.
Professional Telescope Stargazing at your location.
Classroom Education demonstrations – Inspire your students with interactive hands on classroom demonstrations.
http://spacescienceadventures.com
Focus Astronomy Outreach
Focus Astronomy Outreach presents programs related to the science of astronomy and understand complex subjects of the universe. They specialize in upper level education starting with middle schools and working up. Learn about meteorites with their Traveling Meteorite Display. Their goal is to inspire and educate others about the wonders and mysteries of the universe.
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http://www.focusastro.org
Starizona
Starizona is a FANTASTIC astronomy-telescope store in Tucson, Arizona. They carry a wide variety of telescopes, eyepieces, imaging equipment and telescope accessories. They have telescope viewing at the store on Friday and Saturday nights. Their staff consists of experienced observers and astrophotographers who love to share their knowledge.
Call 520-292-5010 for store hours, directions and product information.
http://starizona.com
Ken Press
Ken Press (Ken Graun - creator and owner) is a publishing company specializing in the publication of astronomy books and star charts for beginners and childen. Ken Graun has written many books on the night sky. His website features planispheres, reference charts and books for all levels of "Stargazers".
Call 520-743-3200 for product information.
http://www.kenpress.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 800-363-9540 for product information.
http://www.sky-spot.com
Astronomy Magazine
http://www.astronomy.com
Sky and Telescope Magazine
http://skyandtelescope.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/
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is Canada's leading astronomy organization bringing together over 5,000 enthusiastic amateurs, educators, and professionals. Their online store carries a wide variety of items such as the Observer's Handbook, calendars, astronomy teaching guides and observing aids.
http://www.rasc.ca/
Stargazing, Space Science and Educational
Challenger Space Center - Peoria, Arizona
Great educational facility offering simulated space flight missions, educational camps and family stargazing.
Call 623-322-2001 for hours of operation, directions and program information.
http://www.azchallenger.org/
Lowell Observatory - Flagstaff, Arizona
Great educational and historic site.
Call 928-774-3358 for hours of operation, directions and program information.
http://www.lowell.edu/
Arizona Science Center - Phoenix, Arizona
Great educational site with many family and outreach activities.
Call 602-716-2000 for hours of operation, directions and program information.
http://www.azscience.org/
National Optical Astronomy Observatories - Kitt Peak, Tucson, Arizona
Daily images of the sun with links to other observatories.
Call 520-318-8000 for hours of operation, directions and program information.
http://www.noao.edu/
Sky Lights - The only good night lights are billions of miles away.
Great Educational Link used by a lot of teachers, students, and home-schoolers as an ad-free educational resource.
This is a weekly blog on astronomy, meteorology, earth science, and just about anything you see in the sky.
http://sky-lights.org/
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/index.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://meteorshowersonline.com
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 and scout groups.
http://www.skymaps.com
The Constellations and Stars
Information about the constellations and their stars.
http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/constellations.html
Space Calendar
NASA space calendar and dates in history.
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/calendar/
For more information
call Tony or Carole at (623) 979 - 1393,
or e-mail to: Tony@stargazingforeveryone.com