Astronomy Websites
Here are a number of links to interesting astronomy websites.
Night Sky Network!
Get it all here… the clubs in your area, night sky planner, moon phase, and outreach resources
JPL & NASA Photo Journal
Excellent site to fine photos from the space program.
Ronald Greeley Center for Planetary Studies
This link will take you directly to the downloadable poster page, there is a lot more to explore on this website.
The Weather Channel
Check out the current weather conditions for the Phoenix area
Arizona State Parks – Star Parties & Astro Events
Astronomy events right here in our own Arizona state parks
NASA New Horizon Mission
This exciting mission launched in January 2006 and is enroute to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. It is the fastest spacecraft and arrived at Pluto in July 2015 where it flies by this mysterious, frozen world and its moon Charon. The mission has already discovered two new moons around Pluto and many more discoveries are in store.
International Dark Sky Association
The International Dark-Sky Association is the only non-profit organization fighting to preserve the night, working to protect wildlife, cut energy waste, and stop light pollution.