Astronomy

American Astronomical Society
This site provides information on education, grants, astronomy meetings and conferences, and many other resources for those interested in astronomy.

Astronomy Picture of the Day
At this site you can "Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer." Cool and educational.

The Nine (Eight?) Planets
"The Nine Planets is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.

Resources in Astronomy
This site, compiled by a division of the Special Libraries Association, provides many links to quality information in astronomy. Take some time to explore!

Space Telescope Science Institute
This site allows you to see photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope and provides additional resources such as star catalogs and surveys.

World Data Center System
"The World Data Center system works to guarantee access to solar, geophysical and related environmental data. It serves the whole scientific community by assembling, scrutinizing, organizing and disseminating data and information."