Astronomy: Websites

"NASA.gov brings you the latest news, images and videos from America's space agency, pioneering the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research."

"The Jet Propulsion Laboratory holds a unique place in the universe. We are a leader in robotic space exploration, sending rovers to Mars, probes into the farthest reaches of the solar system, and satellites to advance understanding of our home planet."

An organization of professional astronomers. The site includes information about astronomy as a career.

"The U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) provides a wide range of astronomical data and products, and serves as the official source of time for the U.S. Department of Defense, and a standard of time for the entire U.S."

"AAI was founded on November 14, 1949 by a handful of dedicated amateur astronomers. We continue to promote an interest in the science of astronomy through our many activities and programs which include courses, lectures, and college scholarships. AAI operates The William Miller Sperry Observatory at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ "

Produced by the the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), which runs the science program of the Hubble Space Telescope. The site goes beyond Hubble Telescope information, with sections including "Hubble Science", "Quick Facts", "Hubble Mission", and "Collaborating Mission", "Recursos En Espanol", and "Learning Resources".

The website of the intergovernmental European Southern Observatory (ESO). The ESO "... builds and operates a suite of the world's most advanced ground-based astronomical telescopes," making this a good website for general information about advanced telescopes. The site offers videos and images of space objects. Available in a number of different languages.

"The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world."

Access to NASA and JPL images and animations

Physics & Astronomy Online.