Links for astronomers both seasoned and new

General space news:

Space.com
Nasa News
The Planetary Society
Canadian Space Agency
Spaceweather.com
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Lunar Photo of the Day
The Universe Today


Observing resources:

This month's sky map
Starry Night software
Heavens-Above
Guide to Backyard Astronomy


Astronomy publications:

Sky & Telescope Magazine
Astronomy Magazine


Astronomy for kids:

Astronomy.com's kids section
NASA for kids
The Planetary Society's kids area


Where to buy astronomy equipment and supplies:

Durham Skies – Pickering
Focus Scientific - Ottawa
KW Telescope - Kitchener
Ontario Telescope and Accessories
Canada-wide Astronomy Buy & Sell


Other Places to buy astronomy equipment and supplies:

Kahn Scope Centre - Toronto
Stargazer Steve - Sudbury
Kendrick Astro Instruments - Toronto
Howie Glatter


Astronomy organizations:

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
American Astronomical Society
American Association of Variable Star Observers
International Astronomical Union
International Dark-Sky Association


Local observatories:

PAA Dome - Curve Lake
Cedar Knoll Observatory
Crebar Observatory
Maple Ridge Observatory
Robinson Road Observatory
Baetsen Observatory


Planetariums:

Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium (Montreal, QC)
Hayden Planetarium in NYC


Special Links:

General News from NASA
World Wide Telescope
International Space Station Fly-over
Astrophotographer Ron Brecher
Astrophotographer John Chumack


Usefull Software:

Sky Charts (Cartes du Ciel)
Stellarium
Virtual Moon Atlas