Cosmogonic Myths and Theoretical Science

AEON: Journal of myth and science devoted to the collection and exploration of archaeo-astronomical traditions. To be used with caution!

Center for Archeoastronomy: education and public awareness of archaeoastronomy. was founded in 1978 at the University of Maryland to advance research.
European Megalithic Sites: What else to do with rocks?

Black Holes and Neutron Stars: Take a virtual trip using scientifically accurate computer animations made with strict adherence to Einstein's General Theory of Relativity.

Einstein, Relativity and Black Holes: A Bibliography.

Nebulae: A collection of stunning astronomical photographs of nebulae - clouds of gas, dust, or stars.

Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI): home page has information about scientific research in the general field of life in the universe.

Greek Mathematics, Geography and Astronomy: The classical roots of the scientific revolution is explored in this exhibit of texts and documents from the Vatican Library.

Windows to the Universe: Ambitious University of Michigan all-inclusive web-site. Teaching resources and information from beginner to advanced levels. Includes a section on Classical Mythology.

Astronomy Picture of the Day: includes an archive and commentary. A useful Magnetosphere Glossary has been added. Many listings are also clickable, linked to the section of "Exploration" where they are discussed or used.

National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC): provides access to lunar and planetary data. Includes splendid photographs and an Earth page and a Moon page.

Reserve seats or browse: home page at Kennedy Space Center.

Explorations in Education: free downloads from the Special Studies Office of the Space Telescope Insitute includes electronic picture books, tutorials and reports.

SKY Online - Sky & Telescope Magazine: is an important source of astronomy news and information. Each monthly issue contains reports on the latest discoveries, sky maps, astrophotos, and observation tips.

ASTRONOMY Today: is the world's largest English-language magazine for astronomy hobbyists. Each month the magazine is read by over 300,000 astronomy enthusiasts.

Mariner 10: was the first to explore the planet Mercury and the first American spacecraft to take photographs of Venus.

Magellan: Launched in May 1989, Magellan arrived at Venus in August 1990. The spacecraft used imaging radar to make a highly detailed map of Venus.

Stardust: Launched February 7, 1999 this is the first U.S. mission dedicated solely to a sample return from a comet. The task is to gather dust from the tail of a comet and bring it back to earth. Visit the Stardust Cafe which offers news updates and even has a jukebox. Or, watch movies in the Stardust Theatre.

Voyager I and II: The mission objective of the Voyager Interstellar Mission (VIM) is to extend the NASA exploration of the solar system beyond the neighborhood of the outer planets to the outer limits of the Sun's sphere of influence, and possibly beyond.

Griffith Observatory Home Page: for a major Los Angeles landmark since 1935.
Hubble Space Telescope: Space Telescope Electronic Information Service

Kitt Peak: is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Inc. under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation.

Palomar Observatory: is owned and operated by the California Institute of Technology.

Mauna Kea Observatories (Keck): The Mauna Kea Observatories are located on the island of Hawaii.

McDonald Observatory: The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Astronomy and the McDonald Observatory home page.

Subaru Telescope: The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has a superlative 8.3 meter optical-infrared telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. The SUBARU telescope saw first-light early in1998. The pictures are beautiful! Page is also in Japanese .

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