Astronomy Sites for Kids
Astronomy for Kids:
There are several sections to the site, but none of them takes a
terribly long time to read, and all of them should be easily understood
by kids of all ages. Grownups are welcome, too, as long as they promise
to behave.
KidsAstronomy.com: Very good resource for basic astronomical facts and concepts. Also a cool still-frame "Powers of 10" demo!
The Space Place
-- A NASA educational outreach program that brings the excitement and
wonder of space to children and adults of every age and educational
background. This site also has resources for teachers to use as a part of a science curriculum.
For more sites than you could ever consider, visit Google. Let us know of any really outstanding sites!
Astronomical Organizations (Ohio)
Astronomy Club of Akron:
The Astronomy Club of Akron, established in 1949, is dedicated to the
informal study of astronomy and related sciences. The primary objective
of the ACA is to promote the interest, education, and advancement of
amateur astronomy. The ACA serves Akron, Ohio and surrounding areas.
Aurora Astronomical Society:
an organization of amateur astronomers who meet regularly at Moore Farm
in Aurora, Ohio. The society is dedicated to the education of its
members and the general public on the subject of Astronomy. Regular
monthly meetings are held on the third Friday of each month, and
include observing sessions when weather permits. Additionally, public
Star Parties are held for citizens of Aurora and the surrounding
communities.
Black River Astronomical Society: The Black River Astronomical Society, established in 1949, serves Lorain County, Ohio, and the surrounding area.
CAS:
The Cincinnati Astronomical Society, established officially in 1911,
traces its origins to as early as 1909 and is one of America's
earliest-established amateur astronomical societies.
Cleveland Astronomical Society:
The Cleveland Astronomical Society can be traced back to February 1922
when Dr. Jason J. Nassau, Mr. Albert F. Schroeder and Curt B. Mueller
conceived and discussed the idea of forming a club among those citizens
of Cleveland and vicinity who were interested in astronomy. The group
meets at the Leonard Kreiger Canalway Center on the first Thursday of
the month, October through June, in the Leonard Krieger Canalway
Center, 4524 East 49th Street, in Cuyahoga Heights.
CVAS:
The Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society was founded in 1963 for the
purposes of increasing the astronomical knowledge and technique of
their members and for public service in their community. Their goals
are promotion of public education in astronomy, the continuation of
useful research, and the preservation of unpolluted skies for future
use of both the astronomer and the general public. They are located in
Northeast Ohio, outside of Chardon, east of Cleveland.
Friends of the Observatory: Friends of the Observatory (FOTO) is the support group and amateur astronomy club attached to the Cincinnati Observatory Center.
FOTO provides staffing for many of the observatory's programs.
Membership is included with a basic membership to the Cincinnati
Observatory Center.
Lima Astronomical Society:
The Lima Astronomical Society was founded as the Lima Astronomy Club in
1952 by Herbert Doughty, a seventh grade student. Herb obtained the
names of people who checked out books from the public library. He
contacted those people and started an astronomy club. The Schoonover
Observatory is located in Schoonover Park, Lima, Ohio. The observatory
became a reality in 1964 through the vision of the Lima Astronomical
Society, the philanthropy of the Thomas R. Schoonover family, and the
cooperation of the city of Lima. The LAS provides educational programs
and maintains the observatory.
Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society:
The Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society was founded in October of 1939
by sixteen dedicated amateur astronomers. By 1949 the club had built a
telescope that used a 16 inch diameter paraboloid mirror as its primary
optic. At the time, it was one of the largest amateur telescopes in the
State. This telescope was installed at the site of the current Mahoning
Valley Observatory in Braceville, OH. A dedication ceremony was held in
September of that year.
Millstream Astronomy Club: Findlay, Ohio.
MVAS -- The Miami Valley Astronomical Society is the Dayton-based powerhouse that boasts the annual Apollo Rendezvous -- one of the premier annual gatherings of amateur astronomers in the United States -- and two observatories!
NOVAE Astronomy Club:
Northern Ohio Valley Astronomy Educators. Founded in 1990, NOVAE
originally met at the Nature Center at Oglebay resort in Wheeling, West
Virginia. It now meets at Bellaire Public Library in Bellaire, Ohio.
The meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month starting at
6:30 P.M. If this date is a holiday, then it is rescheduled for another
date.
Richland Astronomical Society -- Fine Central Ohio organization with a terrific observatory housing a huge telescope -- third biggest in Ohio!
Sandusky Valley Amateur Astronomy Club: {No Web Site Found}
Formed in 1983 from the Fostoria Astronomical Society and interested
people from Tiffin who wanted to work with the McMillin 12.5-inch
refractor telescope. The main goal of the SVAAC is to promote and
provide amateurs, schools, public organizations and teachers, access to
knowledge of astronomy and related subject matter through membership in
the club. We learn, teach and study what we care about individually.
Stillwater Stargazers
(Troy, Ohio): A family-oriented group of people, all of whom enjoy
astronomy in one form or another. The Stargazers encourage astronomy
participation and education of the public.
Toledo Astronomical Association:
The Toledo Astronomical Association is dedicated to the promotion of
astronomy as a hobby and as a profession. The Association conducts
regular meetings, star parties, and organizes viewing opportunities for
schools, youth groups, civil organizations, and the general public.
Their observing site is located under the dark skies of Pioneer, Ohio.
Wayne County Astronomical Society:
Founded in 1961, the club meets every month on the third Wednesday at
the Freedlander Park Observatory on the north end of Wooster. The
meeting starts around 7:30pm and all are welcome to attend.
Wilderness Center Astronomy Club
(Wilmot): A family-oriented group of amateurs with a broad range of
experience and interest. Their charter is to promote knowledge and
enjoyment of astronomy among our club members, our parent organization
- The Wilderness Center, and the Northeast Ohio Community at large.
Astronomical Organizations (Other)
ISSAT: Amateur Space Telescope
-- The goal of the ISS-AT is an astronomical telescope mounted on the
International Space Station, and operated by amateur astronomers for
the education and benefit of the world's citizens.
American Association of Amateur Astronomers
-- When you are not close to an astronomy club, or when your local club
does not offer the benefits of membership in the Astronomical League,
you can find a home here. The AAAA welcomes everyone interested in
astronomy -- no matter what their level of expertise -- from novice to
nationally recognized expert. An organization for all amateurs, with
interests ranging from observing and astrophotography to CCD imaging,
armchair astronomy, and the Internet.
American Association of Variable Star Observers
-- The AAVSO was founded in 1911 at Harvard College Observatory to
coordinate variable star observations made largely by amateur
astronomers. In 1954, the AAVSO became an independent, private research
organization. Today with members in more than 40 countries, over 9
million observations to date, and headquarters in Cambridge,
Massachusetts, USA, it is the world's largest association of variable
star observers in existence. Searchable online star charts and other valuable resources.
Antique Telescope Society
-- The Antique Telescope Society, Inc. is organized and operated
exclusively for educational and/or scientific purposes. The purpose of
the Society is to unite colleagues interested in antique telescopes,
binoculars instruments, books, atlases and related items, and to
promote the membership's interests in astronomical history and
discovery, the history of optics, and the preservation and use of the
antique instruments through stewardship and education.
ALPO: Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers
-- The ALPO was founded by Walter H. Haas in 1947, and incorporated in
1990, as a medium for advancing and conducting astronomical work by
both professional and amateur astronomers who share an interest in
Solar System observations. They welcome and provide services for all
individuals interested in lunar and planetary astronomy. For the novice
observer, the ALPO is a place to learn and to enhance observational
techniques. For the advanced amateur astronomer, it is a place where
one's work will count. For the professional astronomer, it is a
resource where group studies or systematic observing patrols add to the
advancement of astronomy. The association is an international group of
students that study the Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, meteors, and
comets. Their goals are to stimulate, coordinate, and generally promote
the study of those bodies using methods and instruments that are
available within the communities of both amateur and professional
astronomers. An annual conference is held each summer, usually in
conjunction with other astronomical groups.
Astronomical League Home Page
-- The Astronomical League is composed of over 240 local amateur
astronomical societies from all across the United States. Those
organizations, along with members-at-large, patrons, and supporting
members form one of the largest amateur astronomical organizations in
the world. The League's basic goal is to encourage an interest in
astronomy (and especially amateur astronomy) throughout America.
International Dark-Sky Association
(IDA) -- IDA's goals are to be effective in stopping the adverse
environmental impact on dark skies by building awareness of the problem
of light pollution and of the solutions, and to educate everyone about
the value and effectiveness of quality nighttime lighting. IDA believes
in a united approach that is very supportive of the many local and
individual efforts. Much has been accomplished in some locations, but
much more needs to be done everywhere. IDA believes that success is
possible in preserving dark skies and in improving the nighttime
environment for everyone. Quality outdoor lighting is the key. IDA is
supportive of members' problems concerning these issues by sharing
knowledge at the local, national, and international level. IDA is also
active in building awareness of the adverse problems affecting
astronomy from radio frequency interference (RFI), space debris, and
any other environmental impacts that have the potential to destroy our
view of the universe in which we live. We are also active in efforts to
preserve the beauty of the night around us.
PlanetQuest
-- This organization's mission is to inspire global participation in
the discovery of planets. It is a direct link between you and the
stars, through the help of PlanetQuest's professional astronomers.
Their scientific mission is the discovery of thousands of new planets
in our galaxy within the next five years. Over 150 planets around other
stars have been discovered since 1995. The difficulty is that planets
around other stars are too small and faint to be seen directly. Their
presence must be determined indirectly through a process that requires
careful analysis of very large amounts of astronomical data.
PlanetQuest hopes to build several new observatories dedicated to the
search. It is also developing distributed computing software, much like
SETI@Home's, to let thousands of individually owned PCs analyze data
collected.
Planetary Society
-- The Planetary Society was founded in 1980 by Carl Sagan, Bruce
Murray, and Louis Friedman to encourage the exploration of our solar
system and the search for extraterrestrial life. The Society is a
nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, funded by dues and donations
from individuals around the world. With more than 100,000 members from
over 140 countries, it is the largest space interest group on Earth.
Sidewalk Astronomers
-- Founded by John Dobson (inventor of the "Dobsonian" telescope
mount), Sidewalk Astronomers' primary purpose has been to fill the need
for public astronomical observation. They entertain the public with
large, portable telescopes on the sidewalks of cities. They also host
star parties and astronomical slide shows in schools, museums, state
and national parks and monuments; so that the viewers may understand
what they see through the eyepiece of a telescope. That is the mission
of the Sidewalk Astronomers; and it is why we go to such trouble and
expense to transport the telescopes from place to place.
Deep Space
Chandra X-ray Observatory News
Chandra X-ray Observatory Center!!!
Spitzer Space Telescope
Earth from Space
Color Landform Atlas of the United States -- relief map images of the U.S.
Ocean Remote Sensing -- Johns Hopkins University's parent site of the Color Landform Atlas with an ocean of resources!
Space Imaging - Earth Information -- supplying Earth information derived from space imagery and aerial photography.
Terra Server
-- Started as a joint research project between TerraServer.com,
Microsoft, the USGS, and Compaq, the TerraServer concept grew out of
the convergence of two needs. TerraServer.com wanted to sell digital
imagery online and Microsoft research needed a large database to
demonstrate the capabilities of its new software (June 1998). To date
they continue to add new content as well as many diverse related
products.
Earth At Night -- A large single composite image showing how Earth has been infested by carbon-based organisms.
Comets
Comet Observation Home Page -- from NASA's JPL, pictures and observational resources.
Observable Comets
-- No nonsense list of what you can see and the data necessary to find
it including orbital elements and ephemerides of (potentially)
observable comets and other valuable information for watchers of "hairy
stars."
Hubble Space Telescope
HubbleSite
Hubble Heritage Project: Gallery Page
STScI/HST Pictures
Imagery (Commercial)
AstroImages.net
-- Their name is their address: AstroImages offers a unique collection
of digitally remastered astronomy and space images taken from the
archives of NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope. Those images are
reproduced as "digital fine art prints."
Space Media Corporation
-- E-commerce site with cool stuff available on space exploration and
astronomical themes from calendars to posters, patches, and models.
Imagery (Other)
All-Sky Milky Way Panorama
-- Axel Mellinger's incredible, seamless mosaic of our home galaxy. You
can order prints and posters through links on his site where he
describes the process of creating the image. You can also navigate
through a "virtual-reality" all sky image using your Java-enabled
browser.
Astrojan Astronomical Picture Collection -- Huge collection of linked images accessed through tiny thumbnails.
Colliding Galaxies -- Images and full-motion computer simulations.
Lunar
Moon Map
-- An online (printable) photograph of the full Moon with major
features keyed and named. Also lists the manned lunar landing sites by
date and location. There's even a downloadable version for your Palm
computing device!
"Moon Phases" -- Pictures, maps, and quizzes covering our nearest celestial neighbor.
NASA (General)
Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn
-- Taking seven years to reach the ringed world, Cassini is now on its
four-year prime mission at Saturn which began when it entered orbit on
July 1, 2004. It released a piggybacked probe, Huygens,
which descend through the thick atmosphere of Titan on Jan. 14, 2005
recording images and data and transmitting them back to Earth.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- home to many historical and ongoing unmanned missions to explore space.
Mars Odyssey
National Space Science Data Center
-- The National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) archives and provides
access to a wide variety of astrophysics, space physics, solar physics,
lunar and planetary data from NASA space flight missions.
Observatories (Major)
Gemini Observatory -- An international effort providing Complete Coverage of both the Northern and Southern skies
Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes
-- ING operates the 4.2m William Herschel Telescope (WHT), the 2.5m
Isaac Newton Telescope (INT) and the 1.0m Jacobus Kapteyn Telescope
(JKT) on behalf of the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council
(PPARC) of the United Kingdom, the Nederlandse Organisatie voor
Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (NWO) of the Netherlands, and the Instituto
de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) in Spain. The ING is located at the
Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Spain.
Lick Observatory
-- The University of California's Lick Observatory, located in the
Diablo Range east of San Jose, California, has a long and fascinating
history. The legacy of the eccentric California millionaire James Lick,
the Observatory was founded in 1888 and has been part of the University
of California ever since. Lick Observatory has grown to keep pace with
the changing demands of astronomy, and, after more than a century of
operation, remains among the most productive research observatories in
the world.
Lowell Observatory
-- Lowell Observatory is a privately owned astronomical research
institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona at an elevation of 7,260
feet. The Observatory was founded in 1894 by Boston mathematician
Percival Lowell. Best known for the discovery of Pluto, Lowell
Observatory is also where scientists gathered the first evidence of the
expanding universe. Today the Observatory's astronomers carry out
forefront research in all areas of astronomy. Instrumentation for the
Lowell telescopes includes a variety of CCD cameras, an infrared
imager, a fiber-fed optical spectrograph, and two photoelectric
photometers. Lowell's largest telescope, the 72-inch Perkins Reflector,
is operated in partnership with Boston University.
Mauna Kea Observatories
-- The summit of Mauna Kea (4,200 meters) on the Island of Hawaii hosts
the world's largest astronomical observatory, with telescopes operated
by astronomers from eleven countries. The combined light-gathering
power of the telescopes on Mauna Kea is fifteen times greater than that
of the Palomar telescope in California -- for many years the world's
largest -- and sixty times greater than that of the Hubble Space
Telescope.
Mt. Wilson Observatory
-- Founded in December 1904 by George Ellery Hale as one of the
original scientific enterprises of the Carnegie Institution of
Washington, Mt. Wilson Observatory is completing its first century as
one of the world's premier astronomical observatories. During the first
half of the twentieth century Mt. Wilson was successively home to the
world's two largest telescopes as well as the most powerful facilities
in existence for studying the sun. The 60-inch and 100-inch nighttime
telescopes and the 60-ft. and 150-ft. solar tower telescopes, in the
hands of the brilliant scientists, revolutionized astronomy.
The National Optical Astronomy Observatories
(NOAO) has its headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. The mission of NOAO is
to provide leadership in the establishment and operation of premier
ground based astronomical research facilities, to promote public
understanding and support of science, and to advance all aspects of US
ground based astronomical research.
Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos
(ORM) On the rim of the Caldera de Taburiente National Parque, in the
municipality of Garafía, 2,400 metres above mean sea level, is to be
found one of the largest assemblies of telescopes in the world. Among
those telescopes is the Swedish 1-m Solar Telescope (SST), second-largest solar observing instrument in the world.
Other Resources
Astra's Star Gate
-- A Web site full of useful information for the amateur astronomer,
the active observer, the archeoastronomer, and the telescope maker.
Here, too is a refuge for the woman astronomer drifting in cyberspace.
Created by CAA member Dawn E. Jenkins, the site was also home to the organization's first Web pages.
Astronomy Cafe
-- Do you have lots of questions about space that you can't seem to get
answers to? Would you like to learn about a career in astronomy, Big
Bang cosmology, and many other HOT topics in astronomy? Sit down, grab
a cup of your favorite beverage, and have a look around!
Bad Astronomy Home Page
-- How do you answer those who assert the Apollo Moon landings were one
gigantic hoax? The answer that and many other dumb ideas,
misconceptions, and fantasies can be found at Bad Astronomy.
Careers in Astronomy
-- How does one become a professional astronomer and what are the
possibilities? Chuck out this online resource for expert advice from
the American Astronomical Society.
Dublin Night Sky Observer Astronomy and Space Website -- That's Dublin, Ireland, not Dublin, Ohio. A site loaded with resources. May be slow to load due to excessive scripting, links, and animated ads.
Extrasolar Planets
-- The list of planets known to be orbiting stars other than our own
Sun keeps growing. This site, by the California & Carnegie Planet
Search will keep you up to date on how many have been discovered, how,
and where.
Heavens Above
-- What a site! Their aim is to provide you with all the information
you need to observe satellites such as the International Space Station,
spectacular events such as the dazzlingly bright flares from Iridium
satellites as well as a wealth of other spaceflight and astronomical
information. You'll want to register so that, automatically upon entry,
astronomical information will be properly customized to your locale.
National Space Science Data Center
-- serves as the permanent archive for NASA space science mission data.
"Space science" means astronomy and astrophysics, solar and space
plasma physics, and planetary and lunar science. As permanent archive,
NSSDC teams with NASA's discipline-specific space science "active
archives" which provide access to data to researchers and, in some
cases, to the general public.
Old Farmer's Almanac
-- For centuries almanacs have been the authoritative source for
accurate information on the calendar, the seasons, the tides, and the
heavens. It's still true today. Visit this area of The Old Farmer's
Almanac for quick access to astronomical data.
Rose Center for Earth and Space | American Museum of Natural History -- a fabulous facility located at 79th Street and Central Park West in New York City.
Space Science Education Resource Directory -- A searchable, web-based database of space science education resources for K-12 teachers and students.
Sunrise Sunset Calendar
-- This page creates a custom sunrise/sunset calendar based upon your
location. You'll need to provide your own latitude and longitude
coordinates.
Walter E. Schuele Planetarium
offers programs year round for all ages! Located at the Lake Erie
Nature & Science Center, Bay Village, Ohio, offerings may include
live music programs, outdoor "Star Parties" to see the heavens through
various telescopes, scout and school programs, and even programs for
toddlers.
Planetary
Mars Global Surveyor Mars Orbiter Camera Image Gallery
Mars Pathfinder Site at Time of Landing
Mars Pathfinder Site at End of Mission
Mars Pathfinder Site CD-ROM Directory
NSSDC Photo Gallery: Mars
Planetary Photojournal: NASA's Image Access Home Page
Solar System in Pictures -- Pictures and quizzes about our neighbor planets.
Publications & News
Astronomy -- Site of the magazine Astronomy.
Sky & Telescope -- Sky Publishing's SkyTonight Web site contains an excellent set of resources.
SPACENEWS Front Page -- Space news on MSNBC.com
Space.com
-- "...a Web site that offers rich and compelling space content,
including information, education, entertainment and business news."
Radio Astronomy -- Amateur
Listening to Jupiter: Radio JOVE students and amateur scientists observe and analyze natural radio emissions of Jupiter and the Sun.
The Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers
(SARA) is an international society of dedicated enthusiasts who teach,
learn, trade technical information, and do their own observations of
the radio sky. This organization is a scientific, non-profit group
founded for the sole purpose of supporting amateur radio astronomy.
SARA was organized in 1981, and today has hundreds of members
worldwide. The group consists of optical astronomers, ham radio
operators, engineers, teachers and non-technical persons. Many of our
members are new to the field, and membership is extended to all who
have an interest in radio astronomy.
Project INSPIRE
is a non-profit scientific, educational corporation whose objective is
to bring the excitement of observing natural and manmade radio waves of
very low frequency (VLF) to high school students. Stimulating students
to learn and understand science and technology is key to them
fulfilling their potential in the best interests of our society.
INSPIRE also is an innovative, unique opportunity for students to
actively gather data that might be used in a basic research project.
Radio-Sky Publishing
was established to help make the fascinating world of radio astronomy
accessible to a wide audience of students, teachers and amateur
scientists.
Radio Observatories
Big Ear
-- The once and famous radio observatory in Columbus, Ohio: In late
1997, after almost 40 years of operation, the Ohio State University
Radio Observatory, with its "Big Ear" radio telescope, ceased
operation. The land on which the observatory was sitting (owned by the
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio) was sold to land developers
who later claimed their rights to develop the land. The telescope was
destroyed in early 1998. An adjacent nine-hole golf course was expanded
into 18 holes and about 400 homes were planned for construction on the
nearby land owned by those developers. This Web site is meant to serve
as a memorial to that unique radio telescope (which was given the
nickname of "Big Ear") and to the discoveries made with that
instrument. Telescope designer/builder Dr. John D. Kraus died July 18,
2004 at his home in Delaware, Ohio. He was 94.
 Jodrell Bank
-- The Lovell radio telescope has stood proudly over the U.K.'s
Cheshire Plain for over 40 years. It is the flagship of the Jodrell
Bank Observatory which is part of the Department of Physics and
Astronomy of the University of Manchester. The observatory is a place
of learning, teaching and research for the many engineers, astronomers
and students who develop and use the radio telescopes here. Manchester
astronomers also use X-ray, optical, infrared and millimetre-wave
instruments across the globe and in space to make complementary
observations. The Lovell Telescope has undergone a major upgrade funded
jointly by the government and the Wellcome Foundation. A new reflecting
surface, more precisely shaped than the former one, completed this
major refurbishment and upgrade. Check on the status of the
observatory's several radio telescopes by clicking here.
NRAO Charlottesville
-- In Virginia, associated with the University of Virginia, are the
administrative and technological headquarters for the National Radio
Astronomy Observatory.
NRAO Green Bank
-- Not all that far from Cleveland, in the beautiful hills of West
Virginia, is an astounding center of radio astronomy. A new Science
Center welcomes the general public.
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center Arecibo -- One of the most famous, and certainly the most unique, radio telescopes in the world.
Parkes Observatory Home Page -- Star of the film The Dish,
this Australian observatory relayed Apollo communications, but there's
more to it than that! Learn the real story of the dish and Apollo 11
here!
SETI: Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence
SETI@home: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence at Home
-- a successful demonstration of distributed computing that you can
participate in. Who knows, perhaps it will be your computer that helps
ferret out signals from another world!
The SETI Institute -- This organization employs a full time staff and is developing its own radio telescope facilities.
Solar
Astronomy.net
Solar Terrestrial Dispatch
-- "Space Weather Specialists" with a page full of news and forecasts
of solar activity and its effects on terrestrial atmospherics.
SpaceWeather.com -- The latest news on solar activity and a whole lot more. A most valuable resource for skywatchers.
Space Weather Now -- Realtime displays of solar activity.
Space Weather Today -- News and forecasts of solar activity.
Sun Angle Calculator
-- Find the angle of the sun from any place on any date and time. Be
warned: you'll need a lot of accurate input data to find your answer!
Made available by: Sustainable By Design -- a small business providing
scientific, design, multimedia, and communications services to the
environmental community, with a focus on the solar energy,
architecture, and green buildings fields. Sustainable By Design has
been in business since 1998, and is located in Seattle, Washington.
Telescope Building
C and H Sales Company,
offering electronics surplus components and other products to the
international community of developers, hobbyists, and consumers for
over 50 years! A great source for electric motors, gear assemblies,
other excellent items.
Edmund Optics:
"Edmund Industrial Optics and its parent company Edmund Optics Inc.
(EO) have been leading suppliers of optics and optical components to
industry since 1942, designing and manufacturing a wide array of
multi-element lenses, lens coatings, imaging systems, and
opto-mechanical equipment. Although we are well known as a catalog
based distributor of industrial optics and related products, we offer
much more -- including a number of engineering and manufacturing
services -- to our customers."
eMachineShop:
"eMachineShop is the remarkable new way to get the custom parts you
need - the first true online machine shop. Download our free software,
draw your part, and click to order - it's that easy! Your part will be
machined and delivered - at low cost."
Marlin P. Jones & Associates,
serving the Electronic Community for more than 27 years, Supplying them
with aggressive priced computer accessories, power supplies, electronic
kits, LCD, LED, CCD cameras, etc. Their site design makes finding
things easy.
OptoSigma:
"We are working to build a long-standing partnership with you by
earning your trust and confidence as your Thin Film Coatings, Optical
Components, Opto-Mechanics, Manual and Motorized positioning supplier
of choice."
Surplus Shed
buys, sells, and trades government and other surplus and used optical
and electronic items. Expect to find aerial cameras, telescopes,
lenses, mirrors, prisms, boresights, borescopes, microscopes,
electronic test equipment, beamsplitters, achromats, eyepieces, optical
flats, mirror blanks, lens blanks, filters, and other optical and
electronic stuff... and all available at a fraction of the original
cost!
University Optics, Inc.
"We pledge to continue helping young people build their first
telescopes and expand their interest in astronomy with our telescope
making supplies. For those of you at a more advanced level, you simply
cannot go wrong with our extensive line of quality telescope oculars
and accessories."
Telescope Manufacturers
Astro-Physics: Developing telescopes and accessories for the advanced amateur since 1975.
Celestron: "Our overall mission is to provide the highest quality optical products at a competitive price."
Coronodo: Highest-quality filters and specialized telescopes for solar observing.
Meade: "Meade is dedicated to bringing innovative, cutting-edge, consumer-friendly products to the consumer optics marketplace."
Orion:
Established in 1975 ... "Orion Telescopes & Binoculars is the
largest direct-to-consumer brand of quality optics for amateur
astronomers and outdoor enthusiasts in North America." Also a good
source for telescope mounts and other components and accessories.
Questar: For over 50 years the "finest small telescope ever made."
Stellarvue: "Dedicated to producing the highest quality telescopes and accessories."
TeleVue: Manufacturer of premium refractor telescopes, eyepieces, and accessories.
Vixen: Vixen's motto is "offering better quality products at lower prices for more people."
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