| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Department of Physics |
| Academic Department |
| The SIUE Physics Department offers a full spectrum of courses ranging from courses suitable for non-science majors through graduate-level courses. The Department offers three undergraduate degree programs and one graduate degree program in Physics, as well as a wide range of courses of general interest for non-majors. Research is being actively carried out in various fields of physics, including in particular Optics and Photonics, Computational and Condensed-Matter Physics, and Physics and Astronomy Education. The Department also conducts public astronomical viewing sessions and engages in other outreach activities for the community. | |
| Discovery Space |
| Publications |
| Discovery Channel brings you an exclusive space experience through videos, blogs, online interviews, op-eds, top 10s, slideshows and more!
From NASA, astronauts, space tourism, spacecraft, planetary science, cosmology and physics to astronomy, galaxies, stars, the solar system, extrasolar planets, extraterrestrial life and more, Disco Space is your one-stop destination for all things off Earth. | |
| Melbourne Planetarium |
| Planetariums / Science Centers |
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| The Astronomer |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| Founded in 1964 to provide fast feedback to amateur astronomers worldwide of observations of everything in the night sky in the form of a monthly magazine and even faster electronic circulars sent via e-mail. | |
| Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium |
| Planetariums / Science Centers |
| The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium was established by the Brisbane City Council in 1978. It is the only stand-alone planetarium in Australia. | |
| Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre |
| Space / Astronomy Tourism |
| A tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, humanitarian, ambassador and one of the world’s greatest explorers, the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre opened in 2008.
It showcases the Aoraki Mount Cook region, its people and its place in the universe.
Designed to educate and entertain, the centre features New Zealand’s first full dome digital planetarium.
It also shows a spectacular 3D movie that takes the viewer from the Big Bang, the evolution of the Universe and the formation of the Southern Alps to a flight over the mountains.
The Centre contains a museum that showcases the area’s history through the key themes of transport, climbing and the Hermitage Hotel. A special area is dedicated to the life and achievements of New Zealand’s most famous New Zealander, Sir Edmund Hillary, particularly his affiliation with Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak.
The Centre is located adjacent to the Hermitage Hotel in the majestic Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, one of New Zealand’s most important spiritual and cultural places, far from city lights.
It offers an astronomy tourism experience every day in English and Japanese, including telescope and night sky stargazing every clear evening.
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| Otford Solar System Model |
| Education / Public Outreach |
| Otford Solar System the LARGEST scale model on planet Earth.
This model is unique in 2 ways:
1) Firstly, it shows the positions of the planets at a unique point in time. Namely, the first day of the Millennium 2000.
2) Secondly, it has associated nearby stars at the correct Scale, both Size and Distance, located around the world.
The model is always open for visitors and guided tours or educational visits can be arranged by prior appointment. | |
| collectSPACE |
| Publications |
| collectSPACE is the leading online publication, resource site and online community for space history enthusiasts. Our readership includes historians, museum curators and conservators, educators, authors, and private collectors. Astronauts and space program workers, both retired and active are also members of our community and audience. | |
| Astronomical Society of the Pacific |
| Education / Public Outreach |
| Founded in 1889, with members throughout the U.S. and some 50 other countries, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific engages scientists, educators, and astronomy enthusiasts to increase the public understanding of astronomy. Its publications, web resources, meetings, awards, and many outreach programs serve as an interface between the world of astronomy and those who seek to teach or learn more about it. | |
| Foothill College Astronomy Program |
| Academic Department |
| Foothill College offers introductory astronomy classes to 900 students in the San Francisco Bay Area per year. It also has a public observatory (with a 16" reflector) that is open (free) to the public every clear Friday evening from 9 to 11 pm. The college co-sponsors and hosts the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, which brings six world-renowned astronomers each year to Foothill to describe some exciting new development in our exploration of the universe. (See its listing under blogs/podcasts.) | |
| Space Viz Productions |
| Education / Public Outreach |
| Our highly-praised documentaries have been broadcast in over 75 countries worldwide and feature science fiction author, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, author of "2001: A Space Odyssey"; Apollo astronauts and many experts.
Our titles are in permanent library collections, both Public and Academic, throughout the world.
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Our documentaries cover themes of global importance directly impacting the existence of both civilzation and the planet itself.
Our subjects cover:
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Defending planet Earth from impacts with asteroids and comets, in our newest release, "Planetary Defense" (nominated for the prestigious Clarke Award 2008 [The British 'Oscars®' for Space Achievements] alongside Ron Howard's "In the Shadow of the Moon".
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| Skymania |
| Education / Public Outreach |
| An independent website including news reports, observing notes and advice on choosing and using a telescope. | |
| Skylive |
| Observatory |
| Remote Robotic telescope, with instruments in Sicily and NSW Austrailia. Use has ability to connect from home computer, use the GOTO facility, and image as desired.User may download images and process them.
Full training available. | |
| The Flint River Astronomy Club |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| A club organized to enjoy the wonders of the universe and to be of service through public outreach and education. | |
| EIU Astro |
| Academic Department |
| Musings about Astronomy and Physics from Eastern Illinois University Observatory | |
| Northern Cross Science Foundation |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| An astronomy club in southeastern Wisconsin, which exists to promote astronomy and related sciences, and to foster public education in these fields. Our members come from all walks of life, and we operate the Jim & Gwen Plunkett Observatory at Harrington Beach State Park. | |
| UW Space Place |
| Planetariums / Science Centers |
| UW Space Place is the outreach facility of the Dept. of Astronomy of the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison. Space Place, since its founding in 1990, provides educational activities, exhibits, public programs, and observing opportunities for all members of the community. | |
| The Confederation of Indian Amateur Astronomers |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| The Confederation is a Conglomeration of Amateur Astronomers and Amateur Astronomy Associations all over India. It has a scientific advisory committee for support that is required in its projects and endeavors. | |
| Astronomy Club |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| Astronomy Club, Ahmedabad is an association of individual amateur astronomers and group of persons who share the same interest in astronomy and allied sciences encompassing all aspects of ancient, classical & modern astronomy, astrophysics, celestial photography, cosmology and space mission. | |
| Louis Cruls Astronomy Club |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| The Louis Cruls Astronomy Club, was created on 26 May 1996. "Um Passeio pelo céu" ("A Walk through the Sky") a weekly 30-minute television program in Brazil about astronomy and astronautics, Carried by regional cable TV, TV Litoral (http://www.tvlitoral.com.br), and produced by CEFET - Campos dos Goytacazes, written and presented by Marcelo de Oliveira Souza, the founder and general coordinator of the Louis Cruls Astronomy Club, it is the first weekly program about astronomy and astronautics on Brazilian television. | |
| Sidewalk Astronomers |
| Education / Public Outreach |
| International Organization promoting interest in astronomy by free public observing and outreach | |
| Galileo Telescope Makers |
| Equipment / Instrumentation Manufacturer |
| Galileo Telescope Makers, astronomy experts of India, based in Mumbai (Bombay) brings you largest selection of telescopes and telescope accessories that fits any budget. Galileo Telescope Makers is a largest manufacturer and importer of Telescopes and Binoculars in India. The optics and lens used in our product line are of premium quality. With us you can shop telescopes and binoculars online and offline. Various uses of telescopes are: stargazing, bird watching, Nature viewing, Astrophotography, Line of site survey, long distance tower watching and many more. Galileo Telescope under its founder and renowned amateur astronomer Nilesh Vayada has served thousands of satisfied customer for past 21 years. | |
| Hampstead Scientific Society Observatory |
| Observatory |
| Observatory open to the public on clear Friday and Saturday evenings from 8:00 pm -10:00pm and clear Sunday mornings from 11:00 am - 01:00pm (for solar observation).
Opening session between mid October to mid April every year since 1910. | |
| Astrocast.TV |
| Education / Public Outreach |
| Astrocast.TV is a Web based video News program covering topical events in the science of Astronomy. Astrocast.TV the first of its kind Newscast for anyone interested in learning the news of the study of our universe in visually rich format. Astrocast is hosted by an impressive roster of individuals including NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory Solar System Ambassador, Greg Redfern and Dr. Lori Feaga with Astrocast Special Advisor, Dr. Harold Geller, Director George Mason University Observatory, (GMU) and Katie Moore from the Smithsonian National Air and Space museum giving us our monthly Night Sky update.
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| ASTROEMIR - Mira Observatory |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| Whe are a group of Amateur astronomers united in one Association. Whe have a little Observatory and a Digital Planetarium. Our first target it´s with Schools and help the Teachers. Our City is in Portugal and we are going to be very busy in 2009. | |
| Kansas Astronomical Observers |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
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| Sri Lanka Astronomical Association |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| The Ceylon Astronomical Association which was founded in June 1959, (later known as Sri Lanka Astronomical Association) and now revived as the Astronomical Association of Lanka (AALK) is a not-for-profit association founded by Sir Arthur C. Clarke and late Herschel Gunawardene.
It is for the purpose of pursuing the study of astronomy and promoting the education of astronomy and related sciences. The revived Association’s goals would include usage of internet to carry research on astronomy and related sciences among university students and others. | |
| Arif Solmaz |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
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| Anuradha Jayathilaka |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
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| St. Louis Astronomical Society |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| The St. Louis Astronomical Society was founded in 1936 to "Promote the Wonder and Science of Astronomy." This is done by volunteers taking astronomy to the public via an extensive and continuing outreach program. | |
| Castle Point Astronomy Club |
| Astronomy Association / Society |
| Amateur Astronomy Club near Rayleigh, Essex, England
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