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Solar Astronomy Resources

Quick Jumps:
Education |Solar Research | Space Weather | Fun Astronomy Sites | Images | FAQs | Databases, Catalogs, Maps | Abstracts | Other Space Science | Organizations and Journals | Science Museums

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Education

• Astronomy Education
  • Space to Learn - NASA STEM Resources
  • Challenger Center for Space Science Education
  • Galileo K-12 Educator Resources.
  • The Galileo Project (Historical Astronomy about Galileo Galilei).
  • Hands On Universe
  • Nick Strobel's Astronomy Notes.

• Eclipses
  • Eclipse Paths
  • Solar Eclipse Exercises and Activities
• Astronomy Tours
  • Solar System Live
  • With Peter and Paul Around the Galaxy -- The Sun
    
• General Education
  • National Science Teaching Association
  • Technical Horizons in Education!
  • U.S. Dept. of Education

• Building a Home Observatory
• Bringing the Stars to You: A Guide for Building a Home Observatory
  A good introduction to astronomy basics, sky-watching, and creating home observatories.

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Solar Research and Observatories

• Big Bear Solar Observatory.
• NASA/Marshall Solar Physics.
• National Solar Observatory (Sacramento Peak).
• National Radio Astronomy Observatory
• Goddard Space Flight Center - OMNIWeb Plus
• SOHO - The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory.
• Solar Data Analysis Center Web Page.
• Solar Physics at Stanford University.
• STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory)
• The SOHO Michelson Doppler Imager (MDI)
  • The Michelson Doppler Imager
  • MDI Results.
• Helioseismology Explanations
  • SOI Helioseismology Overview.
• Solar Wind Explanations
  • Solar Wind Description.
• Sunspot Observation and Research
  • Replicating 18th Century Sunspot Observations
• Solar Tours and Education
  • Daily Sunspot Drawing Observations at Mt. Wilson.
  • A Heliosphere Description.
  • The Sun and its Structure (lecture notes by Nick Strobel).

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Space Weather, Climate, and Biosphere

• Spacweather.com
• The Aurora Page
• Space Weather Relevant Assets at NASA's National Space Science Data Center

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Images

• Solar Dynamics Observatory Daily Images
• Astronomy Picture of the Day.
• Daily Solar Images.
• Earth and Moon Viewer
• MDI Image Gallery.
• SOHO Hot Shots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Astronomy and Astronomers

• Frequently Asked Astronomy and Physics Questions
• Not-So-Frequently Asked Solar Questions
• Ask the Astronomer - astronomycafe.net
• The Stanford Solar Center FAQ

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Fun Astronomy Sites

• Space Solitaire-Heroes of Space & Flight
  Need a fun and relaxing game activity? Try Space Solitaire - an online special edition that features historical facts on everyone from the Wright Brothers to Laika the Dog to Sally Ride, and more! It's educational and a fun entertainment source for space and aviation lovers. And it's completely free!
• Mark Maimone's Space Links.

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Databases, Astronomical Catalogs, and Star Maps

• The National Space Sciences Data Center (NSSDC).
• SkyView Virtual Internet Observatory.

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Abstracts

• Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Abstract Service.

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Other Space Science

• Space Elevators and Astronomy
  A Space Elevator is a proposed type of Earth-to-space transportation system, often depicted in science fiction. It would be a cable anchored to the surface and extending into space. A cabin would ride up and down the cable, taking humans, supplies, and even satellites to space above the Earth. Thanks to Cora G. for suggesting this resource!
• NASA's High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center
• Astronomy in Media
  "An article that dives into the relationship between film and science. Every aspect of space and astronomy combines to form the backbone of sci-fi, influencing this genre's narratives, aesthetics, and impact on us as an audience. 'Astronomy in Media' unveils how space exploration has impacted the media, showcases famous astronauts and astronomers, and breaks down some of the best astronomy-related movies and TV shows." Thank you to Hailey Tanner for suggesting this resource!
• The Role of Data Science in Astronomy and Interstellar Exploration
  Data science, the study of data to extract meaningful insights for organizations, is making a meaningful contribution to space technology. "Being able to gather, understand, and use lots of data has helped us get to know the universe better and has changed how we explore and move through space. This website examines how important data science is in space technology and how it is changing our journey into space." Thanks to Amelia for letting us know of this resource!
• Sleeping Under Stars & Planets
  There are "countless stars, eight recognized planets, and many other smaller planetary bodies, including comets, asteroids, and dwarf planets [that] make up what we know to be our solar system". This extensive list of resources provides an introduction to our night sky and what we are able to see. Thanks to Maria for pointing out this resource!

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Organizations and Journals

• The American Astronomical Society.
• American Institute of Physics Home Page.
• The American Physical Society.
• The Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
• European Space Agency.
• The Planetary Society.
• Science Magazine Home Page.

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Science Museums

• National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
• Pacific Science Center in Seattle
• The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
• The San Francisco Exploratorium.
• The San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation.