Astronomy

The study of matter outside the earth's atmosphere, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, and composition of celestial bodies and phenomena.

Sub-headings:

Astrophysics

Where physics and astronomy merge.

Galactic

The study of the large-scale structure of the universe.

Solar System (Planetary)

Objects with the Earth's solar system, including the Sun, planets, comets, and asteroids.

Spaceflight & Exploration

The exploration of space and the tools for doing so.

Stargazing

Amateur astronomy.

Stellar

The study of stars and star-like objects.

Resources in this category:

Astronomical Journal
http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/AJ/

Astronomy Now
http://www.astronomynow.com/

Astronomy Now Online is the home page of Britain's leading astronomy magazine. The web site provides information about current and back issues, breaking news, subscriptions, hot links, etc.

The Be Star Newsletter
http://www.astro.virginia.edu/~dam3ma/benews/

"Articles relating to stellar astronomy research, with a focus on early-type stars and hot, near main-sequence stars." Not published since 1997.

Bulletin of the Astronomical Society of India
http://adswww.harvard.edu/article_service.html

"The Bulletin of the Astronomical Society of India is made available by the Astrophysics Data System Article Service. This service currently provides access to scanned images of journal articles between 1980-1995 (v.8-23)."

Center for History of Physics Newsletter
http://www.aip.org/history/web-news.htm

Available free on-line and as a printed newsletter, it includes "reports on work in the history of physics (and allied fields such as astronomy and geophysics), carried out at the American Institute of Physics and elsewhere. Also reports on archival materials, bibliographies, photos, and more. Issued each spring and fall."

The Irish Astronomical Journal
http://star.arm.ac.uk/iaj/home.html

"The contents [of the Irish Astronomical Journal] are normally such to interest both professional and amateur astronomers and provide a forum for astronomical research both within Ireland, the UK and elsewhere."

Meteoritics & Planetary Sciences
http://adswww.harvard.edu/article_service.html

"Meteoritics & Planetary Sciences is made available by the Astrophysics Data System Article Service. This service currently provides access to scanned images of journal articles between 1994-1996 (v.29-31)."

Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
http://adswww.harvard.edu/article_service.html

"Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society is made available by the Astrophysics Data System Article Service. This service currently provides access to scanned images of journal articles between 1970 and 1996 (v.147-278) and v.1 1827."

NSSDC News
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nssdc_news/

Proceedings of the Astronomical Society of Australia
http://adswww.harvard.edu/article_service.html

"Proceedings of the Astronomical Society of Australia is made available by the Astrophysics Data System Article Service. This service currently provides access to scanned images of journal articles between 1976 - 1994 (v.3-11) and v.1 1967."

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
http://adswww.harvard.edu/article_service.html

"Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia is made available by the Astrophysics Data System Article Service. This service currently provides access to scanned images of journal articles between 1995 - 1996 (v.12-13)."

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
http://adswww.harvard.edu/article_service.html

"Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan is made available by the Astrophysics Data System Article Service. This service currently provides access to scanned images of journal articles between 1975 - 1996 (v.27-48) including v.1 1949."

Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
http://adswww.harvard.edu/article_service.html

"Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific is made available by the Astrophysics Data System Article Service. This service currently provides access to scanned images of journal articles between 1975 -1997 (v.87-109) including v.1 1889."

Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica
http://adswww.harvard.edu/article_service.html

"Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica is made available by the Astrophysics Data System Article Service. This service currently provides access to scanned images of journal articles between 1974 - 1996 (v.1-32)."

Skalnate Pleso, Contributions
http://adswww.harvard.edu/article_service.html

"Skalnate Pleso, Contributions is made available by the Astrophysics Data System Article Service. This service currently provides access to scanned images of journal articles in the following volumes: v.11-14, 1983-1986; v.16-19, 1987-1990; v.21-24, 1991-1994."

Sky & Telescope
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/

"Sky & Telescope has been the world's leading source of accurate and up-to-date information about astronomy and space science. Sky & Telescope appeals to the full spectrum of astronomy enthusiasts, from the novice ready to purchase a first telescope, to the enthusiastic amateur looking to enhance observing skills and equipment, to the professional desiring to keep up with this dynamically changing field. Our articles are written to satisfy both technically savvy readers and those who require clear descriptive language, rich imagery, and superb graphics."

Spacejobs.com
http://www.spacejobs.com/

"SpaceJobs.com provides a direct employment advertising channel to professionals in the aeronautics and space industries. We use both e-mail and the World Wide Web to deliver employment ads straight to the desktops of potential employees."

StarDate Online
http://stardate.org/

"StarDate Productions is the public education and outreach arm of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory. Known as the McDonald Observatory News when it was first published in 1972, StarDate became a color, bimonthly magazine in 1988. StarDate magazine covers a wide range of topics related to the science of astronomy, space exploration, skylore, and skywatching. Articles may cover recent discoveries or serve as a primer on basic astronomy or astrophysics. StarDate Online -- non-technical, current, astronomy information, news, and photographs. Night sky maps and viewing tips. Daily StarDate radio scripts (English and Spanish)."