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Sky & Telescope - News - Get the latest astronomical news from Sky & Telescope magazine!

NASA Home Page - The place to start for all things related to the U.S. National Air and Space Agency.
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific - One of the oldest and most respected astronomical societies in the United States, offering a wide variety of resources.
Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers - ALPO is highly respected for the work of its many members.
American Meteor Society - A research organization for amateur and professional astronomers alike.
Mt Wilson Observatory - Mt. Wilson Observatory, offering many astronomical resources.
Vera C. Rubin Observatory - The Rubin Observatory is the first of its kind with a mirror design, camera sensitivity, telescope speed, and computing infrastructure unparalleled in the world. Be sure to explore their web site's Education tab for wonderful activities.
Space Telescope Science Institute - Home page for the NASA's Space Telescope.
SETI - Join the search for extraterrestrial intelligence...
Twin City Amateur Astronomers - The Twin City Amateur Astronomers (TCAA) serve the twin cities of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois by offering a variety of free programs, including monthly star-parties at the Sugar Grove Observatory.

Astronomy Magazine - Astronomy Magazine's web site.
Sky & Telescope Magazine - Sky Publishing's web site... one of the best astronomical sites anywhere, with tons of links!

ISU Physics - Explore the world of physics in the Illinois State University Department of Physics.
The Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College - Teachers check out this miniature "space camp," serving Central Illinois!
Star Gazers - Star Gazers is the world’s only weekly television series on naked eye astronomy. Each weekly episode features selected objects for naked eye viewing during the following week.
Phil Plait's Bad Astronomy web site - Get it straight with this wonderful astronomical resource!

International Planetarium Society - Web site of the International Planetarium Society (IPS).
Great Lakes Planetarium Association - Web site of the Great Lakes Planetarium Association (GLPA).
The Dome Planetarium - Discover the heavens at the Peoria Riverfront Museum's The Dome Planetarium. While there explore the history of Peoria, along with science, art, and culture that makes our region unique.
The William M. Staerkel Planetarium - Explore the stars under the second largest planetarium dome in Illinois at William M. Staerkel Planetarium. This great planetarium is located on the campus of Parkland College, in Champaign, Illinois.
Children's Discovery Museum - A place for children and the entire family to explore and learn, just blocks from the Illinois State University Planetarium.
Prairie Aviation Museum - Interested in aviation? Then visit this great regional museum and attend their air show in Bloomington, Illinois.
Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College - A miniature "space camp," located on the campus of Heartland Community College and serving Central Illinois.
Illinois State University Galleries - Enjoy the incredible work of local, regional, and nationally acclaimed artists at the University Galleries. Admission is free.

U.S. Naval Observatory Time Calculator - Calculate the time of sunrise, sunset, twilight and more for your U.S. location.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center - What's happening on the Sun, including "up-to-the-minute" aurora information.
Spaceweather.com - Get the latest news related to the Sun, solar activity, and more!

The Moon - NASA's wonderful Moon-related site allows you to explore every aspect of the Earth's natural satellite.

Explore the Planets - Your chance to explore the planets with the Planetary Society!
Explore the Solar System - Travel to the far reaches of the solar system with NASA!
Planetary Science - Get your planetary facts straight with the NASA's National Space Science Data Center.
Solar System Live - An interactive orrery.

StarDate Online - StarDate can also be heard on WGLT, 89.1 FM, at 6:58 AM and 6:58 PM daily (sponsored in part by the Twin City Amateur Astronomers).
Skylights - Skylights is a service of the University of Illinois.
Stars and Constellations - Learn about the constellations from the astronomers at Washburn Observatory.
Skymaps.com - Print monthly star charts on your computer for free!
Digitized Palomar Sky Survey - A searchable archive of the premier photographic atlas of the cosmos.

Time.gov - The National Institute of Standards and Technology's web site providing the official time for the United States.
Heavens-Above - See the Space Shuttle, International Space Station and satellites pass overhead from your backyard.
SETI - Join the search for extraterrestrial intelligence!
Mic West's YouTube channel - UFO investigator delves deeply the claim that we are being visited by aliens from other worlds.
Center for Inquiry - A resource for a thoughtful look at the strange and unexplained!