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AAAA |
American Association of Amateur Astronomers - The Internet Astronomy Club.
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AAS |
American Astronomical Society takes on political issues on behalf of
astronomers and other scientists. |
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AAVSO |
American Association of Variable Star Observers coodinates variable star
observations by amateur and professional astronomers. |
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ALPO
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Home page of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. |
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AL |
Astronomical League, the world's largest federation of amateur astronomers. |
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ASP |
Home page of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, an organization
dedicated to astronomical education. A good source of educational materials. |
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CBAT |
The Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams disseminates information on
transient astronomical events. Here is where you report possible discoveries
of comets, novae, etc. |
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IAU Minor Planet Center |
The International Astronomical Union provides access to minor planet news and has orbital elements for comets and asteroids in various formats for use by seventeen popular planetarium-type programs, including TheSky, Guide, Starry Night, Dance of the Planets, etc. |
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IDA |
Home Page of the International Dark Sky Organization, a non-profit organiztion
dedicated to fighting light pollution. |
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IOTA
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Home page of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
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Mars Society
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The Mars Society advocates human exploration of the Red Planet. |
Minor Planet Center
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Located at Harvard University, the Minor Planet Center operated by Dr. Brian Marsden is where you report possible discoveries of minor planets and asteroids. For the Minor Planet Bulletin which contains a wealth of photometry and other data, click Other Links > Data and Reference Sites at left, |
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Nat'l Space Society
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The National Space Society is dedicated to furthering the exploration and
development of space. Buzz Aldrin is chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Planetary Society
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The Planetary Society was founded by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, and
Louis Friedman to encourage the exploration of our solar system and the
search for extraterrestrial life. |
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Rockland Astronomy Club
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Home page of the Rockland Astronomy Club, host of the annual Rockland
Astronomy Fair in Suffern, NY. |
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Stellafane
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Home page of the Springfield Telescope Makers, hosts of the annual Stellafane
Convention. |
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UACNJ
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The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey is the umbrella organization for most astronomy clubs in the Tri-State area (NJ, NY, & PA) |
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