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While waiting for the rest of our group, my husband and I watched as hundreds and hundreds of little princesses were being brought to the show by their parents, in the rain. The skating was exquisite, the costumes were fantastic and it was fun to see our grandson's face as his favorite characters came onto the ice. My favorite was "It's a Small, Small World," costumes were all blue and white. Really made me feel like going to Disney World.
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Parking was easy and FREE which was great and are seats were AMAZING! The show was excellent and we had a great time. Thank you Gold Star!
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It was so much better than last years. I almost didnt go again, but now I will
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My two girls, age 4 and 7, loved Disney on Ice. They were able to see all their favorite characters from Disney movies past.
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The University of Texas-Pan American GEAR UP recently received $509,378 in grant funding from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to further expand AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination), a nationally recognized program promoting college readiness, which is now in 61 middle and high schools across the Rio Grande Valley.
AVID was first developed in 1980 in California and targets fourth through 12th grade students in the "academic middle" for college eligibility and success. The program is designed to encourage middle achievers - B, C and D students - to earn better grades in more academically rigorous courses. Many of its participants nationwide are from low-income, minority families and are the first in their families to attend college.
"The new grant award that GEAR UP received will be used as seed money for the AVID program in all the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District secondary schools as well as seed money for Lasara Independent School District. Our GEAR UP project has written proposals to the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for the past seven years and it has been funded every time," said Dr. Martha Cantu, director of UTPA GEAR UP, which supports and monitors the implementation of the AVID program at the AVID grant schools.
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Unlike GEAR UP, a college readiness program that serves the entire grade level of students, AVID students are chosen through an application process to participate in the program. AVID students are enrolled in their school's toughest courses, including honors and Advanced Placement and also participate in an AVID elective class, a one hour period each day where they learn organizational and critical thinking skills, obtain academic help from peers or college tutors, and take part in enrichment and motivational activities leading to improved self image and academic success. AVID incorporates a curriculum focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration and reading, an AVID coordinator/instructor at each AVID school and strong parental involvement that includes frequent parent and team meetings.
Teachers who lead the elective class are trained in specific AVID teaching/learning methodologies and all teachers and/or administrators in schools with AVID can participate in professional development through AVID's Summer Institutes, which allows all students in AVID schools to benefit from its college-readiness system.
"Funds from the foundation provide 'start up' monies to help launch the AVID program at schools by paying for the curriculum, tutors, membership fees, parent meetings, college trips, professional development for teachers, and student materials. After two years, each school that received funding must pay out of their own funds to sustain the program. Each year, we have added more schools and now almost every district in the Valley has AVID," Valdez said.
Independent research as well as that by the AVID Special Research Projects Office, established at UTPA and led by Dr. Karen Watt, associate professor of Educational Leadership, indicate the AVID approach is working. Funded since 2007 by the national AVID Center, the office conducts, publishes and disseminates focused state and national research on AVID programs and AVID student performance. Current research projects include the African American Male Initiative and studies on AVID in the middle schools, AVID gender disparity and national studies on AVID schools and AVID graduates.
"We have found that AVID students are more likely to take AP classes, complete their college eligibility requirements, and get into four-year colleges than 'middle performing' students who don't take AVID. Almost all AVID students who participate for at least three years are accepted to college, with three-fourths getting into four-year universities," Watt said.
The AVID program helped Maria Pena to achieve her dreams of earning a college degree. Pena, entered the AVID program as a freshman at Edinburg High School, where she graduated in 2005. She went on to graduate from UTPA in spring 2009 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and is now pursuing a MBA at UTPA. She said without AVID, she is not sure she would have continued her education.
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She recently pushed her brother Luis, a freshman at Edinburg High School, to get into the program.
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The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (www.msdf.org) is dedicated to improving the lives of children living in urban poverty around the world. With offices in Austin, Texas, Cape Town, South Africa and New Delhi, India, the Dell family foundation funds programs that foster high-quality public education and childhood health, and improve the economic stability of families living in poverty. The foundation has committed more than $650 million to global children's issues and community initiatives to date.
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Unless your Spock and decide you don't want to save the person who destroyed you're entire planet and was threatening another deliberately, of course.
I have recently seen a documentary about a well-known German publicist, Marion von Dönhoff. What I didn't know before is that she was part of this aristocratic resistance cell during around Stauffenberg WWII. She didn't want to make her participation publically known because in her eyes (being a pragmatic, Kantian Prussian aristocrat) it was the natural and logical and necessary thing to do.
She didn't do it because she hated Hitler. So my point is that you SHOULD crush your enemy but not hate him and you know very well that Spock's hatred and revenge and not his intention to kill Nero is my main main issue with this scene in ST09.
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I was talking about culture, iconography and how politics shape both and are inevietably reflected and present in popular culture. I speculated why the author of the linked article was right about TNG and terrorism and why people 'fail' to see it to be true: TNG spend indeed a great deal of episodes on the subject. So, what happened? Why do we nowadays look at TNG and overlook the references to terrorism? I speculated that we might not see it as references to terrorism because we dont recognize the iconography anymore, because the picture of terrorism changed. Thats all. And when iconography changes so drastically then it usually is the result of propaganda.
Concerning your ENT vs. TNG remarks: I never said TNG was 'liberal' as in Democratic Party or as in leftwing-pacifism. Dont know where you pull that from. I merely indicated that every Trek is a reflection of its own time.
By the way,we didnt talk about TOS and terrorism yet:
BB, you are implying all the time that ENT is conservative (or following the Zeitgeist which is influenced by neocon propaganda which comes down to the same), now once again with these clips: sending some clips to your soldiers implies conservatism. Sorry, but this is utter crap.
If I produced a show I wouldn't mind to produce such short clips for German soldiers in Afghanistan, independent of my political opinion (which is to get out as it is not feasible to change anything there). It is called common decency to care about people who have a not so nice job.
But hey, I forget that leftish propaganda is that the military and solidiers, especially "imperialistic" US soliders are per se evil. Sorry, but you use the word propaganda so often that I have to serve it back to you.
You are aware that this very show you are watching, no matter which of the five, is about an agency which performs military duties and which is partly modelled after the US navy? Just sayin'.
My point is that ENT is more centrist than the left TNG (and let's be honest, that's why you and I, two leftists, like TNG
) but not as conservative as you claim it is.
To focus you attention again upon story essentials, the main theme of the show was the slow formation of trust between people who initially don't get along too well. It wasn't naive, it showed how unlikely the formation of the Federation is but that it is possible when you have a vision and the goodwill to work together.
Nothing conservative about this, but nothing left about it either. As much as I love the utopian aspect of Trek in TOS and TNG, it sometimes needs a slap back to reality, be it in DS9 or ENT.
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As if there wasn't enough riding on this season, the Buffs final (in all likelihood) year in the Big XII, take a look at how the rest of the league, er bush-league, views Colorado football. Both the Tulsa World(http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleid=20100801_231_B9_APfile792683) and The Oklahoman (http://newsok.com/big-12-football-players-answer-the-tough-questions/article/3481540?custom_click=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter) polled the rest of the Big XII to gauge the
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CalSky * Windows 95-XP. Astronomical calendar, sun & moon phases, create star charts, deep sky objects.
Cartes du Ciel * Linux or Windows. Very popular program created by Patrick Chevalley, allows you to create your own sky charts, making use of the data in 16 catalogs of stars and nebulae. In addition the position of planets, asteroids and comets are shown. Includes updates, FAQ's, documentation, and related links. Yahoo group available for support.
Celestia * Celestia is a real-time space simulation that lets you experience our universe in three dimensions. Contains a lesson plan for use in the classroom available from Celestia web site.
CoolSky Win 95-XP Sky charts, display photographic images, 110 Messier objects, easy to use interface, find stars to 6.5 magnitude.
Dan's Astronomy Software * Free PC software for the amateur astronomer, educators. Several software programs available, Jovian moons, satellites of Saturn, Eclipsing binary stars, Tracker v6.0 for visualizing natural features on Jupiter. Large assortment of other free astronomy programs also available.
DarkAdapted * Win/Mac Software for Win 95-XP Mac Power Macintosh. Program from Stephen E. Hutson to help preserve your dark adaptation. Controls your screen gamma settings so that you can use your computer while observing with out disturbing your dark adapted vision. Also available from American Dream software, ScopeDriver ( Computer control of Meade or Gemini Telescopes), UTC (displays Universal Time on your Mac), The Sky Tonight ( Astronomy Radio Program), Meteor Shower Radiant Databases (Data sets for use with Starry Night Pro 3.x) all available for download from web site.
David Paul Green * Win/Mac/Palm software for logging your observations and finding Messier Objects. Excellent programs by Mr. Green include TUMOL: The Ultimate Messier Object Log, TSOL The Simple Observing Log, OOLog (Overlooked Object Log). Also an eyepiece calculator.
Deep Sky Astronomy Software Created by Steven Tuma DAS for Win 98-XP. For Meade & Telestar telescopes. DVD version includes 410,000 images of deep sky objects, CD version includes 10,000 images of deep sky objects. Observing planner, observers logbook, star charts down to magnitude 15.5, Solar system information, image processing, ASCOM telescope support for GOTO scopes.
Deep Sky Map by David Chandler Deep Space comes on a CD-ROM that contains the 250,000 star NASA Skymap database, the 18-million star Guide Star Catalog, the Saguaro Deep Sky database with about 10,000 objects, and about 10,000 asteroids and comets.
Desktop Universe Win 95-XP, NT software from Main Sequence Software. Available in a 2 CD-ROM set. Features over 1 million stars from a variety of catalogs including Messier, NGC, IC, LBN, and others.
Digital Universe For Mac platforms, Windows version soon to be released. View and retrieve extensive information on any of the approximately 20 million objects, including stars, galaxies, nebulae, clusters, the planets and their moons, comets, asteroids, and Earth orbiting spacecraft and satellites. Contains two software packages, "Digital Universe", and " 3D Stars".
Distant Suns * Win 95-XP, and Mac. Desktop astronomy, star charts, in-depth planet information, database of over 16 million stars.
Encyclopedia Galactica Freeware planetarium program Win 98-XP by Javier Martínez. You can create of different types of sky maps in which practically any element is customizable. You need to download several large files to run the program. Program is more suited to beginning observers who would like to try out a free program. Some problems have been noted with downloads.
Home Planet * Win 95-XP comprehensive astronomy, space, and satellite-tracking package. Sky map, telescope window, object catalog, orrery, satellite tracking panel, and satellite database.
HNSKY Program * Win 95-XP, planetarium program. Contains SAO, PPM, Tycho-2 star databases, up to date deep sky database containing 26000 objects , USNO CDROM databases. Telescope control using the universal ASCOM package, Realsky viewer.
HyperSky Win 95-2000 detailed information on many deep sky objects. Several star catalog databases including, Bayer, Flamsteed, and SAO.Optional Hypersky CD Rom available. Complete online support.
Izzy's Skylog * Win 95-98, Palm . Vol. 1 is freeware. Designed to teach the beginning backyard astronomer the constellations. Constellation maps, pronunciation guide, Mythological backgrounds, Prominent deep-sky objects. Other miscellaneous information.
Luna View * Available as downloadable software. "Point & Click" graphical lunar globe. Mare labels, crater names, image maps with supporting text. The current phase of the moon can be see in the remote control monitor window while rise and set times can viewed from a selection of capital cities around the world. There is also a detailed database referencing lunar surface features and history behind the names.
Lunar Globe Win 95-XP Lunar Globe is a "Virtual Museum of Lunar Vehicles". Lets you view the Moon surface features and lunar vehicles (computer animation). The database contains 1,400 craters, and provides "Orbit Mode" views 4700 km. from the lunar surface, "Pen-Point Mode" interactive crater information, and "Survey Mode" explore Lunar vehicles on the Moons surface.
Lunar Phase Pro by Gary Nugent Win 98/ME/NT/2000/XP LunarPhase Pro is a moon observer's toolkit which provides a range of information on the Moon and, to a lesser degree, the Sun, graphically displaying the current phase of the moon (in real time).
MacAstronomica MacAstronomica requires Mac OS X 10.2 or later. Program generates sky maps at any time, from anywhere on Earth. The maps show all the planets and stars visible to the naked eye, as well as some galaxies and nebulas, the Ecliptic, meteor showers and the Milky Way. Constellations are drawn in their traditional form, and a table lists the visible objects. MacAstronomica also features an Orrery that simulates the solar system, a sundial/moon dial, print customized sky maps.
MacStronomy MacStronomy 2.0 runs on any Apple® Macintosh or compatible computer with at least 2 megabytes of RAM, a hard disk, and Mac OS 9.x or Classic under OS X. MacStronomy displays maps of the stars and planets as they appear in the sky for any date, time, and location on the earth that you choose. Download free demo, full version includes an "Introduction to Astronomy", with a glossary. $60. USD
Maestro * From this web site offered by JPL at Cal Tech you can explore Mars with the same program that NASA scientists use to operate the Mars Rovers Spirit and Opportunity. Download Maestro and look at Mars the way NASA does! This is a light version of the actual JPL software. Check the web site frequently for updates. Also available forums, online manual, and Maestro FAQ's. A very educational way to view actual raw images from the rovers, and learn about the technology involved.
MegaStar Sky Atlas Win 98-XP From Willmann-Bell. Professional star charts, night vision, SAO/HD/GSC/Flamsteed number, Bayer, Hipparcos, Tycho 1 & 2 catalogs. Over 208,000 deep sky objects. Solar system animation, accompanying photographs for 78,000 objects, display, eyepiece field of view for up to 20 eyepieces. Upgrades available from Willmann-Bell.
Meridian * Win 95-XP free download from the web site. Simulates the position of planets in the sky. Provides visual magnitude, apparent diameters, and other features for the beginning amateur astronomer.
MODAS Optical Design Win 95-98 NT software written by Ivan Krastev. MODAS (Modern Optical Design and Analysis Software) allows the user to design and evaluate the performance of various optical systems. The freeware version allows testing of four optical systems. Registered version provides tests of lens and mirror systems with up to 25 spherical, conic, or planar surfaces and perform unlimited ray tracing. Related links and support are available. Great resource for the ATM.
Planetarium Interesting shareware for the Palm Connected Organizer that plots star charts, by Andreas Hofer. Runs on PalmOS 3.0 or higher. Runs well on PalmOS 5 devices. Supports High resolution displays. Compatible with computer controlled telescopes, and GPS. Memory requirement 144 KB minimum. Messier, Caldwell, and Herschel catalogs. Available in English, French and German.
PocketSat+ Is a full-featured satellite tracking application for PalmOS and PocketPC devicesby Jim Berry. PocketSat+ can track any satellite, and can display real-time plots of multiple satellites on both Earth maps and Sky charts. PocketPC download .6Mb, PalmOS 5. Also try LookAngles, a PalmOS application designed to help you locate geostationary satellites in the sky. If you know the latitude and longitude of your location it can be used from anywhere in the world. Within the United States you need only know the name of your location or a valid Zip Code. AstroCap a free webcam image capture software program.
RedShift 5 Win 95-XP Planetarium software available on CD-Rom. Tycho 2, Hipparcos, Hubble Guide Star Catalog, astronomy dictionary, sky diary, animated lecture on astronomy.
Registax* Win 95-98 software for alignment, stacking, and processing of images. Very easy to use nice tools for amateur astronomers who want to improve their astrophotographs. Also available for PalmOS.
ScopeDriver ScopeDriver is a planning, logging, and control interface for your telescope. Works with Meade Autostar, Meade LX200 &LX200 GPS, & Gemini command set. Does not work with Celestron products. For PC's, Win 95-XP, & Mac's. free 30 day demo available ($30 USD for full version), tech support, and links to related products also available.
SkyChart III SkyChart III is provided on a single CD-ROM that contains versions for both Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP, and Mac OS 8/9/X.
An advanced planetarium program that accurately simulates and displays the sky as it appears in the present, or from thousands of years in the past or future. SkyChart III is also a telescope control program. The CD-ROM also contains high-resolution images of every major planet and moon in the solar system, plus data for thousands of star clusters and nebulae, nearly a million galaxies, and more than 19 million stars from the Hipparcos, Tycho-2, and Hubble Guide Star catalogs: all in all, nearly 20 million objects. SkyChart III has been selected by textbook publisher Prentice-Hall as the companion software for its college astronomy textbooks Astronomy: a Beginner's Guide to the Universe, 4th edition, and Astronomy Today, 4th edition.
2Sky Software For PalmOS 2.0.5 or higher. A full planetarium program, uses Wolfgang Steineke's corrected NGC/IC catalog, and the Hawaiian online sky atlas.
TheSky Win 95-XP, NT planetarium and telescope control software from Software Bisque. Several versions available, also available for Mac users.
Skyglobe 4.0 Shareware planetarium software program from Villanova University.
Skyhound Win 95-XP Current events, nightly event planner, comprehensive database from 12 catalogs, fully integrated telescope control, print customizable
SkyMap Software Win 98-XP CD-Rom Planetarium and star chart software. Observing log, artificial satellites, solar & lunar eclipses, telescope control. Catalogs include, Tycho 2, Hipparcos, Yale Bright Star, GCVS, NGC, IC, SAC, and LEDA. Map overlays, library of telescope and eyepiece data.
Software & Data by Dave Ransom * Win 95-2000 Freeware/shareware from Dave Ransom a member of NASA's Space Shuttle program. Please visit his informative web site, he has many links and provides an amazing service to the amateur astronomy community. Several downloadable programs available. STSPLUS used to track the space shuttle or any satellite. ASTROCLK astronomical clock and celestial tracking program. ORBITEL is a utility program to verify, merge, and sort standard 2-line orbital elements files. JPLCLOCK DOS program provides mission and event timers for deep space programs. Also ALM2TLE zip file by Geoffrey Hitchcock.
StarCalc Home Page * Win 95-XP Planetarium and star mapping program. Based on common "Plugin StarCalc interface to catalogs and object groups", which allows program to add new modules as Plugins available on the web site. Catalogs, Tycho 2, SAO, many useful features.
StarCats Starcat freeware is a viewer for the Bright Star, Hipparcos and Tycho star catalogs for use under Windows or Linux, from Jim Campbell. In addition StarCat shows the position of the moon,sun and planets for any given time and location on Earth.
StarFinder * StarFinder Planetarium software Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000 is Freeware for the beginning observer, displaying a whole-sky map of the stars, planets, Moon, Sun, and some deep sky objects for any date/time and latitude.
Stargazer's Delight PowerPC Mac (or iMac, G3, G4),Mac OS X (10.0.4) or higher. Stargazer's Delight designed by Ruedi Schmid of Switzerland, shows you the sky, seen from any location on earth, more than 260,000 stars, planets, minor planets, galaxies, star clusters etc. All constellations and their boundaries, the phases of the moon, the apparent brightness of the planets, the length of day, the paths of the planets, animations of the sky, pictures of the planets, animated tutorials on selected astronomical questions and more.
Stella 2000 Win 95-XP 3 CD-Rom set includes Visual Planets and Dictionary of Astronomy. Observing log, customizable reports, print star charts.
Stellarium * Stellarium is a free GPL software which renders realistic skies in real time with openGL. It is available for Linux/Unix, Windows and MacOSX. 120,000 Hipparcos stars, Planets and major Satellites in real time, all 88 constellations drawings and the mythological figures for each constellation, landscape visualizations, real time navigation and rendering to view objects, Nebulas, etc.
Terragen Terragen is a scenery generator program for Win & Mac's. Terragen allows the user to create photorealistic results for professional landscape visualization, special effects, art and recreation. Visit the Terragen gallery to view stunning imagery and movies. Web site provides support, FAQ's, Yahoo Terragen group, and links to related information You can download the basic version for free, or register to upgrade to the full version ($79.00 USD) Also visit Kees Veenenbos web site to view his dazzling creations using Terragen.
Virtual Moon Atlas * Created by Patrick Chevalley, author of the freeware "Cartes du Ciel / Sky Charts", and Christian Legrand. Win 95-XP. Virtual Moon Atlas can visualize the Moons surface for any date and time. Anyone who enjoys observing the moon will appreciate this excellent software. Version 2.0 is available in several languages and versions, including "Light" 2.1 (2.9 Mb), "Basic" (7.6MB), "Light,Basic & Expert", (12.6Mb) levels. All three versions can be downloaded free from the web site. Highly recommended!
XEphem 3.5.2 * Mac OS X Solaris & Linux operating systems. Astronomical software.
WinStars * Win 95-XP, NT Planetarium and telescope control (Meade 200 LX and compatible). Uses BSC5 catalog, Sky2000 & Tycho2 catalogs, and SAC catalog.
Amateur Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy & Space Ireland
The Astronomer Online
Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy Now Magazine UK
Ceil & espace French
Chinese Journal of Astronomy & Astrophysics
COELUM ASTRONOMIA Italian
Mercury Magazine Astronomical Society of the Pacific
The Reflector published quarterly by the Astronomical League
Sky News Canada
Sky & Telescope Magazine
Sterne and Weltraum German
Zenit Dutch (Netherlands & Belgium)
Books *These are just a few of my favorites, most of the author's mentioned have many other titles as well.
A Short History of Astronomy Arthur Berry
A Portfolio of Lunar Drawings Howard Hill
Atlas of the Moon Antonin Rukl New edition is now available. Visit Sky & Telescope magazine to order. * You can also purchase a large wall poster of the moon map & a companion 32 page booklet by Antonin Rukl at Sky & Telescope magazine. Go to their store link, look in the "maps" section.
Amateur Astronomer's Handbook J. B. Sidgwick
Build Your Own Telescope Richard Berry
Cambridge Astronomy Encyclopedias
Einstein The Life and Times Ronald W. Clark
Finder Charts of the Messier Objects Brent Watson
Magnificent Universe Ken Croswell
The Year-Round Messier Marathon Field Guide Harvard Pennington
Nightwatch Terence Dickinson
Our Cosmic Habitat Martin Rees
Pale Blue Dot Carl Sagan
Star Ware Phil Harrington
The Universe in a Nutshell Stephen Hawking
The Whole Shebang Timothy Ferris
Turn Left at Orion Guy Consolmagno
Adventures In Deep Space by Jim Shields Web site that features deep sky objects from Jim Shields, Dave Riddle, Steve Gottleib, Doug Snyder and others. Offers challenging object lists with tips for observing and the celestial position RA/Dec. for each object along with some historical information by the authors. Lists include the ARP catalog, Peculiar Galaxies, Observing Galaxy Clusters, objects from the Abell Planetaries, and other lesser known objects. If you have a large aperture telescope you will find many exciting objects here to add to your observing log.
Arp's Catalog of Peculiar Galaxies by Dennis Webb Site features the ARP catalog of Peculiar Galaxies covering 338 peculiar galaxies observed by Dr. Alton C. Harp at Mt Palomar and Mt Wilson. The original Atlas was published in 1966. Site features detailed and organized lists of the objects along with a brief background on the history of Dr. Harp. Includes links to related web sites.
Astronomical League Binocular Messier Club To qualify for the A.L.'s Binocular Messier Certificate, you need to be a member of the Astronomical League, and observe 50 or more Messier objects using only binoculars. The A.L. offers a suggested list of Messier objects to observe depending on the size of binoculars that you are using.
Astronomical League Binocular Deep Sky Club The Deep Sky Binocular Club is a list of 60 selected non-Messier objects, the observing of these objects will enhance your appreciation of the Deep Sky as seen through binoculars. A difficult but not impossible list to complete.
Deep Sky Database Online observing list generator uses SAC catalog of over 10,000 objects. Galaxies, Nebulae, Unusual Objects, by Constellations, Herschel lists, also version for Palm.
Herschel's catalog of Deep Sky objects SEDS Compiled by Bill Arnett and David Bishop, this site features the Herschel Catalog. Includes the full Herschel list of 2500 objects, the A.L.'s Herschel 400 list, Herschel lists by NGC numerical order or by constellation order and the Herschel II list. A brief history of William Herschel and additional background information. Numerous related links also provided.
History of the Deep Sky Objects SEDS Wonderful web site from SEDS provides a thorough compilation of Historical Deep Sky Catalogs, with biographies of renowned astronomers. Also numerous links to further reading on the History of Deep Sky objects from SEDS.
Interactive NGC Catalog Online Web site from SEDS and compiled by Hartmut Frommert. Based on the NGC 2000.0 by R.W. Sinnott of Sky Publishing Corp. Provides a thorough database and images of the objects composed from various internet resources. Links to the Digital Sky Survey, NASA/IPAC Extragaltic database, SIMBAD Astronomical database, Hubble Space Telescope image archives, and other useful sites related to the NGC catalog for further study.
Messier Catalog SEDS Complete Messier Catalog compiled by SEDS. Searchable by icon or text. Includes Object of the week featuring a Messier object to view for a particular time period. Various lists arranged by Nebulae, Clusters, Constellations. A gallery of images of the Messier objects, background and historical information on the Catalog and Charles Messier. Some data such as position, magnitude, apparent diameter, and distances are included for the objects. Links to related topics included.
NGC Guide Alan Dyer & R.A.S.C. View the 110 objects from the NGC Catalog, by season as outlined by Alan Dyer. Provides celestial information such as RA/DEC, object classification, visual magnitudes and size of objects. No images of the objects or further links available.
NGC Guide by Bill Arnett & SEDS Site offers several links to the NGC Catalog. Also includes a helpful description of the catalog codes to help you understand what the objects are and how to observe them.
National Deep Sky Observers Society The National Deep Sky Observers Society was founded in 1976. The society is dedicated to amateur astronomers who enjoy observing deep sky objects. They have a useful web site for anyone interested in deep sky objects. They offer members two quarterly journals, "Deep Sky", and the "Practical Observer" which is available to members at a discounted subscription rate. The web site offers a number of pages and features including Observing challenges & guides, naked eye observing, Binocular observing, a star hopping guide, and links to related web sites.
Webb Society The Webb Society is an International society for amateur and professional astronomers dedicated to the observation of double stars and "deep sky" objects. The society is a UK organization but membership is open to anyone with an interest in deep sky observing. They publish a quarterly journal the "Deep-Sky Observer". The web site includes picture of the month, publications, email list, and numerous links to related web sites.
Abrams Planetarium Sky Calendar Monthly sky chart & observing information PDF download. Includes monthly events, celestial tracking guides, moon information, comets, planet information, transits, also available monthly Sky map. Several links to related information from Abrams Planetarium.
Advanced Observing Program From the National Optical Astronomy Observatories, and Kitt Peak Observatory a public outreach program for participants to use the Kitt Peak visitor centers observatory. This is a wonderful program geared towards the amateur astronomer interested in using a large telescope with state-of -the-art instruments. However no prior experience is required. Visit the web site for more information.
All-Sky Panorama An interesting site created by Axel Mellinger. Features a "virtual reality" view of our Milky way Galaxy. Requires Java support to view. This project took Mr. Mellinger 3 years to acquire images to complete the program. Very interesting and entertaining, just click your mouse to view the entire panorama, or in fixed increments.
Amateur Astronomy Observers Log Web site created by John Callender using Jeff Bondono's dObjects program. This site lets you view and, add your own entries to) a database of amateur astronomy observations. Also a help guide, and discussion forum.
Astronomical Data Services Provides computer-ready astronomical catalogs and data tables available from the ADC. Huge data base. Several search tools available, author, object, Catalog ID number, and IMPReSS, a graphical interface to many astronomical databases.
Astronomy daily Web site that provides observing guides and information for amateur astronomers. You must register to access the site features.
Astronomy Formulas & Calculations Web site from James Q. Jacobs provides astronomy formulas & calculations. Includes periodicity formulas, definitions, of various astronomical measurements, notation, time formulas, illumination geometry, planetary data, miscellaneous formulas, and links to Dr. Jacobs other web pages.
Astronomy Watch Site provides a Lunar phase applet, solar activity, and weekly sky reports.
Automated Metric Conversion Calculator Metric Conversion calculator from Admiral Metals. Handy tool for converting measurements for telescopes, eyepieces, and other measurements. Length, area, volume, weight, and temperature.
Caldwell Telrad Finder Charts Web site hosted by Utah Skies Astronomy Club. Provides all the Caldwell Objects and the Telrad charts for each object. Print them out and add them to your observing guides.
Cartes du Ciel Internet software program created by Patrick Chevalley, that lets you generate a sky chart (star map) for any location. Create and print your own sky charts, making use of the data in 16 catalogs of stars and nebulae. In addition the position of planets, asteroids and comets are shown. Yahoo group available for support.
Celestial Sphere Page Web site from the University of Indiana. A good website to learn about basic celestial measurements, orbits, earth tilt, Sun & Earth motion, Sidereal Time, right ascension. Good tools for beginning to learn your way around the night sky.
Center for Backyard Astrophysics The Center for Backyard Astrophysics was founded in the 1970′s by David Skillman. The CBA is network of mainly amateur astronomers from around the globe that collaborate in observation of variable stars, primarily cataclysmic variable (CV) stars. This data is collected predominantly with CCD's on small backyard telescopes in the 8-14 inch range. To be considered a good CBA station an amateur astronomer needs, a good telescope 8 inch or larger with electronic drive, a CCD camera and software, and Software for rapid differential photometry (variable-comparison) of the many images. If you are interested in joining this effort visit the CBA web site for further information. The CBA web site provides a wealth of information and resources in the area of variable stars, and offers numerous links for related information.
Clear Sky Clock by Attilla Danko Attilla Danko has created the Clear Sky Clock as an aid to amateur astronomers to show the nights seeing and observing conditions for a particular location. The Clear Sky Clocks uses forecast data obtained from the Canadian Meteorological Center. If you do not know your observing sites Lat/Long information, he provides a database of several hundred locations that you can apply. Also you can use a clickable map or popular keyword to search for a location.
The Constellations and Their Stars by Chris Dolan A wonderful online guide to learn about the Constellations from Andromeda to Vulpelcula. The index of Constellations is searchable alphabetically or monthly. He also provides celestial position and coordinates for the stars in each of the Constellations, and an interactive star chart that uses a Java Applet. A very appealing guide to help you gain knowledge about the Constellations.
The Constellations Web Page Web site compiled by Richard Dibon-Smith. Discusses the Greek myths of the 88 constellations. Includes data such as visual magnitudes, distance, and provides further linked pages to Messier objects, NGC objects, and the Greek Gods and Goddesses in the constellations.
Dark Sky Lighting Light pollution has increased dramatically In the last few years. Help preserve the beauty of the starry sky for future generations by installing Dark Sky Lighting.
Dark Skies Locator Use this web site from Keith Cooley to find "dark sky" sites near you. Provides an interesting clickable map for various global locations. Australia looks good! Additional links are provided to related web sites.
Earth & Sky Radio Series Web site version of the popular radio program heard daily on many radio stations. Topics and resources include in-depth astronomy and science articles, Skywatching Center featuring a monthly observing guide, "Tonight's Sky", a daily sky chart with text for the night sky. Also a teachers resource section containing many links for activities and projects. Links related web sites included.
Eclipse Chasers Web site compiled by Bill Kramer, contains several web pages discussing solar and lunar eclipses. Provides an image gallery of solar & lunar eclipses, how to take eclipse images, all about solar eclipses, and links to related web sites.
Eclipse Home Page Web site from NASA prepared by Fred Espenak. Very thorough site containing numerous web pages. Topics include solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, Planetary transits, 12 year ephemeris, moon phases, and a large database of other eclipse resources.
Geocode Useful tool if you need to find your latitude & longitude coordinates for an observing site.
Heavens-Above.com Chris Peat has created this outstanding site as an aid in observing satellites. He includes a whole sky chart, Sun & Moon data, a Planet summary, Solar System chart, a local and universal time calculator, and many other very useful observing tools. Satellite data includes plots, orbit ephemerids, and visible pass data.
Interactive Sky Charts Web site from Chris Dolan. JAVA Applets enable you to print out star charts for all the Constellations. This program shows you the stars and constellations in "Star Chart" format. The stars are plotted according to their RA/Dec. Site includes a users guide for the program with basic tips to understand star charts.
International Occultation & Timing Association Web site provides information and guides for timing of occultations and predictions for amateur astronomers. Asteroidal predictions for the Western Hemisphere, upcoming events, 2004 events, planetary transits, how to report an occultation to IOTA, Occult software, Regional information on events, tips for video & Photoelectric equipment required to record occultations, archives, and links to relevant web sites.
Latitude/Longitude Position Finder Identify your latitude & longitude by using a clickable map. Continental United States ( 36.6 thru -96.8) only. Zoom map provides 9 levels allows you to zoom down to street level.
Messier Telrad Charts Web site by John Small provides 15 maps with Messier Telrad finder charts for all the Messier objects. Very handy if you don't have the books by Brent Watson. Maps originally created by Chris Marriott using SkyMap 3.0.
NASA/JPL Observing Tools Ephemeris for all the planets, natural satellites, asteroids and comets. Object identification give an observation date, location, to find all asteroids and comets. What's observable tonight, find all asteroids and comets that are "observable" on that night. Very handy tools from The JPL HORIZONS On-Line Solar System Data and Ephemeris Computation Service.
NOAA Magnetic Field Calculator From the NOAA National Geophysical Data Center, an online Magnetic field calculator. Computes the values of the Earth's magnetic field for a given location and date or date range. Results are computed for magnetic parameters declination, inclination, horizontal component, north component, east component, vertical component, and total field (D, I, H, X, Y, Z, & F) Also a Geomagnetic Field FAQ's provides information to help understand Magnetic fields. Numerous links to related sources and web sites also provided.
Observing the Sky Interesting site for discussions of observing the night skies, in a webblog format created by Chuck Wood and Jay Brausch. Other contributors include Verya Uyehara, Don Davis, Bill Hartmann, David Levy, & Dean Keonig. Very nice image gallery and archive of all images available.
Official U.S. Time Find the correct time in your time zone, and Universal time. Also outside links to information on time and calendars.
Sky & Telescope Magazine Observing Guide Basic weekly sky and planetary updates from Sky & Telescope magazine. An email list is available to receive their weekly updates.
Solar Eclipse Mailing List Mailing list that you can join to share your observations and eclipse discussions with other eclipse enthusiasts world wide.
Solar System Live John Walker Web site created by John Walker that uses his software program to provide a Solar System Ephemeris. Also an Asteroid and Comet tracking program available.
Spiral Galaxies Alwyn Botha created this web site which features black and white, negative (white on black) as well as color / color images of ALL spiral galaxies larger than 3 minutes of arc for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Galaxies are searchable by Constellation, or right ascension (celestial longitude).
StarDate Online From McDonald Observatory, stargazing tips, weekly sky guides, moon phases, sunrise & sunset guide, planet viewing, meteor showers, classroom resources for teachers. Includes links to McDonald Observatory and related web sites.
Stars and Constellations Web site developed by Prof. Jim Kaler professor in Astronomy at the University of Illinois. This web site provides an online guide to understanding the various types of stars. Discusses the nature of stars, the constellations and star names, stars and their spectral classes, Classical star atlases, the Greek alphabet and stars, and images of the stars. A large web site containing information on 288 stars, and several links to related web sites.
TerraServer Find Lat/Long coordinates on TerraServer. TerraServer uses USGS Topo maps, and aerial images of a given location. Zoom features allow you to zero in on a given location. Maps available for entire world. Great aerial images.
Tiger Map Server Another web site to find your Lat/Long coordinates for observing.
U. S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications The USNO is one of the oldest scientific institutions in the United States. Their web site is a treasure house of observing tools and information for the amateur astronomer. The USNO's primary mission is an authority for Precise Time, Earth Orientation parameters, and Astronomical data. Information available includes Sun & Moon rise & set times, astronomical almanacs, current USNO research, software, astronomy FAQ's, and links to related information.
Ultimate Messier Object Log Computer software program from David P. Green. Wonderful free program from David Green that you can download from his web site. It allows you to develop your own Messier Observing Log. User friendly with many wonderful tools. If you are trying to complete your Astronomical League Messier Certificate this program will greatly enhance your efforts. Includes picture view of all M objects with individual observing pages for you to log and record observing notes and sketches, a night vision feature for field use, sort by constellations, season, seen by, unseen, Messier #. A great tool for any one wanting to record and develop a history of their Messier observing sessions.
U.S. Naval Observatory Weekly Sky Guide Web site from the U.S. Naval Observatory provides weekly observing highlights. Updated information weekly, numerous links to other USNO web pages include Sun & Moon data, USNO Master Time Clock, Almanac, USNO Observatory, & FAQ's, as well as numerous links to related web resources.
Weather Forecast for Astronomy Weather guide from the Canadian Meteorological Center. Current predictions for Clouds, (visible), Clouds (Infrared), Sky Transparency, and Seeing. This data is used by the Clear Sky Clock program. Regional models and GOES satellite simulations are provided to give you an idea of observing opportunities and sky quality.
Why is the Sky Blue Web site provided by Carl R. (Rod) Nave, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Georgia State University. Explains why our sky is blue and the physics involved in as a result of Rayleigh scattering. Technical web site also provides links to an online Physics tutorial, discussion of principles of Light, mirrors, optical, photometry, and vision information, text and graphics.
Your Sky John Walker Your Sky is an internet based planetarium software program. Enter your observing location to create a sky chart to aid in observing. You can enter different dates, times, observing locations, display options, and orbital elements of asteroids and comets you wish to track. Print out the charts before you plan an observing session. Object catalogs for planets, constellations, selected deep sky objects, Messier objects, Meteor Shower Radiants, Navigation Stars, Comets and Asteroids and the Palomar Survey.
Satellites Observing / Tracking
Astronomical League EOSOC The Astronomical League provides a wonderful program to encourage and help understand the observing of satellites. Colorado Springs Astronomical Society hosts the web site for the EOSOC program. The web site provides an EOSOC tutorial, free observing software, and EOSOC observing logs, Excel observation checklist, also several links to related information and additional resources. There is a mail list group for support for participants. The EOSOC program is administered by Tom DeClue and Gary Frerking members of the CSAS.
Dave's Military Space Page Web site that provides thorough background information on military weather, communications, surveillance, Early Warning, reconnaissance, SIGNIT and navigation satellites. Searchable database makes it easy to locate relevant information, many links to related web sites included.
Earth Observatory Satellite Overpass Predictor Very nice tool made available from the NASA Earth Observatory web site. Enter the spacecraft number or NORAD number, your location, start date, and number of days. The Predictor will configure a thorough Overpass report and summary of elements to aid in your observation. Links available to NASA J-Track and the main web page of Earth Observatory.
Heaven's-Above.com Chris Peat has created this outstanding site as an aid in observing satellites. He includes a whole sky chart, Sun & Moon data, a Planet summary, Solar System chart, a local and universal time calculator, and many other very useful observing tools. Satellite data includes plots, orbit ephemerids, and visible pass data.
J-Track Satellite Tracking NASA web site that provides a JAVA applet to allow you to view real time satellite locations. Applets available for Spacecraft, Weather Satellites, Search & Rescue Satellites, Amateur Radio Satellites, and a J-Track 3D plot that shows over 500 satellites. These programs are used by NASA to monitor satellites at NASA facilities. You may have seen these on the screens at NASA's broadcasts of launches, and on NASA TV.
Introduction to Visual Satellite Observing by Jeff Hunt Very informative web site for the visual satellite observer. Many amateur astronomers observe and record satellite passes routinely. If you are interested in acquiring the skills and knowledge required for viewing visual satellites you will appreciate the effort made by Jeff to provide a guide to observing satellites. Links to relevant web sites included.
NASA Orbital Debris Program Office The NASA Orbital Debris Program Office is the lead NASA center for orbital debris research. Features of the web site include current views of Orbiting Debris; Low Earth, Geosynchronous, & Polar views. Other features available are five areas of Orbital Debris Research; Modeling, Measurement, Protection, Mitigation, & Re-entry. Also offered a FAQ'S and newsletter, and links to related web sites. Useful for following space debris in orbit around Earth.
NASA Satellite Fact Sheet Basic information about satellites from NASA. Discusses satellite orbits, benefits, structure, applications, scientific satellites and communication satellites. No additional links or images.
NOAA Satellite Services Division Web site provides real time access to satellite data. Databases available for Tropical/Atlantic, INDOEX (Indian Ocean), METEOSAT (Europe & Africa), GOES-9 (Western Pacific). Links to other NOAA products, imagery, current events, Precipitation, Snow & Ice, Volcanoes, Fire & Smoke, and Wind maps. Numerous links to related web sites.
REAL TIME SATELLITE TRACKING Web site provides "Real Time" Satellite tracking for all types of satellites, based on your ISP location. Allows you to track up to five satellites at one time on visual map. Includes Popular, Most Recent, Brightest, Geostationary, GPS Operational, Military, Amateur Radio, and Weather. Good FAQS And some links.
Satellite News Desk Latest satellite news, updates, launch information, web site is regularly updated, links to related web sites.
SatPasses N. America Web site from Bester Tracking Systems. Provides pass information and data for the ISS International Space Station.
Satellite Site Interesting web site from the Tech Museum in San Jose, CA. & Lockheed Martin, explaining satellites. Discusses Communications, Earth remote sensing, Weather, Global positioning (GPS), and research satellites. Definitions, images, Java applets, orbits, build a satellite (Java) and learn the anatomy of a satellite.
Satellite Watching by Clark Lindsey Web site with links and information for Beginners, Satellite Articles, Ground based images of satellites, Satellite observing software and applications, Iridium Flares educational links, and a large assortment of links to related web sites.
View from Satellite Another program from John Walker that allows the user to view the Earth from a large database of satellites. The program uses a composite of the Earth from The Living Earth web site. The satellite tracking code is based on N3MO Orbit Simulator. Very educational and fun tool for amateur astronomers.
Visual Satellite Observer's Home Page Web site originally created by Neil Clifford and Bart De Pontieu and maintained by Jeff Hunt, for visual satellite observing. Tutorials to enhance your satellite observing skills and knowledge of satellites. Topics include a Beginners guide, Magnitude System of Brightness, Tumbling satellites, Satellite position, and other relevant information. A wide-ranging collection of links to related web sites included.
Aladin Interactive Sky Atlas Web site from the CDS at Strasburg Observatory. Aladin is an interactive software sky atlas allowing the user to visualize digitized images of any part of the sky. Aladin is useful to the amateur astronomer to prepare for observation and study of astronomical objects. Aladin uses a JAVA Applet to allow you to search the Aladin catalog database. It allows the user to query images, catalogues, data, to manipulate the images by zooming or modifying the dynamics, to access the full records of any sources, to add symbols, vectors, etc. Resources include a tutorial and Aladin FAQ's, dictionary, and thorough documentation to assist you in using this program.
Catalog and Atlas of Cataclysmic Variables This web site is provided by Ronald A. Downes of the Space Science Telescope Institute (STScl) The General Catalogue of Variable Stars is the primary source of information on variable stars used in this catalog. The catalog includes orbital Period information, Novae coordinates & charts, with finder charts for these objects, HST and ground-based CCD charts, GCVS names, coordinates, Galactic latitude, and the type of variability of the object, year of outburst, magnitude range, coordinate, type, chart, and spectrum references, Space-based observations, and other names. Search the catalog by object name, type, coordinates, or period.
Hawaiian Astronomical Society Deep Sky Atlas Superb online atlas combining detailed maps, deep sky objects, and myths, about the constellations. The database is a collaboration of several sky catalogs provided by SEDS, the Peoria Astronomical Society's Messier Survey of the sky, and the DSS ( Digital Sky Survey). You can search the Atlas by Constellations which provides a description of the constellation, a star chart and history and myths of a particular constellation. You can also search by the deep sky list that provides a star chart, image, and history and myths relating to the object.
NGC/IC Catalog of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars Website from the NGC/IC project, a collaboration of amateur and professional astronomers working together to correctly identify all the original NGC & IC objects. The New General Catalog was first published in 1888 by J.L.E. Dreyer. He published supplements in 1895 & 1908 which he called the Index Catalogs. This is a superb web site with numerous pages and lots of information for observing the NGC objects. Included on the site are NGC/IC project mission overview, the NGC/IC catalog, a Data & Library archive, Published papers by NGC/IC project members, Observing logs, Observing lists by Constellation or NGC designation, RealSkyView© lists, NGC/IC image gallery (from the DSS), and a collection of links to various related web sites.
SAO Catalog The SAO web site contains the entire SAO catalog of 258,996 stars. Search tools include online documentation, Right Ascension, Proper Motion RA, RA Epoch, Declination, Galactic Latitude, Visual Magnitude, and several other search features. Numerous links, tools and related resources are available.
All Sky Automated Survey The All Sky Automated Survey provides the photometric monitoring of approx. 10^7 stars brighter than 14 magnitude in an all sky survey. This survey provides a tremendous amount of data and information. Catalogs include the ASAS-3 Catalog of Variable Stars, the ASAS-2 Photometric I-band Catalog, ASAS Map graphic interface, the ASAS-2 Catalog of Variable Stars, and ASAS gallery collection of the variables light curves. The instruments for the survey are located at the Los Campanas Observatory in La Serna, Chile.
COBE Cosmic Background Explorer COBE was launched on 11/18/1989. COBE's Mission is to measure the Infrared and Microwave radiation from the early Universe. The web site provides detailed information on the instruments and science involved in the COBE spacecraft. Images, diagrams, and text are very thorough and provide wonderful insight in to our cosmic past. Includes many links to related web sites for further study.
FIRST Faint Images of the Radio Sky at Twenty-cm — (FIRST) is a project designed to produce the radio equivalent of the Palomar Observatory Sky Survey over 10,000 square degrees of the North and South Galactic Caps. The survey began in 1993 has produced over 34,000 two-million pixel images covering 9200 square degrees of the sky at 20 cm. The web site provides an introduction and overview of the project, catalog & images for all data through 9/2002 containing 811,000 sources and covering 9030 square degrees is available. For the easiest access to the FIRST survey it is recommended that you use the FIRST Cutout server. The web site also provides a list of FIRST publications, and links to related resources.
The 2df Galaxy Redshift Survey A spectroscopic survey conducted by the Anglo-Australian Observatory. The survey obtained spectra for 245,591 objects. The objective of the survey was to carry out a large redshift survey of 250,000 galaxies, and to make a 3D map of the Southern Sky. The survey has been pivotal in our understanding of our early Universe. Site includes all survey databases and maps, an image gallery, Survey publications, and links to related web sites.
HST GOODS GOODS unites extremely deep observations from NASA's Great Observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope, SIRTIF, Chandra X-Ray Observatory, ESA's XMM-Newton and the most powerful ground-based telescopes, to survey our distant universe. As a result of GOODS, astronomers are gaining a much better understanding of the process of galaxy formation and evolution.
Hipparcos The Hipparcos satellite was launched 8/8/1989 by ESA (European Space Agency) The Hipparcos Catalog is a wonderful resource for amateur astronomers and professionals as well. The Hipparcos spacecraft surveyed over 120,000 stars. On the average there are 2.8 stars per square degree in the Hipparcos catalog. Site includes a self guided tour of the catalog, the brightest stars, fastest stars, Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams, educational resources, background information, and JAVA applets.
LEDA Extra-Galactic Database The HyperLEDA galaxy survey is a massive database. It includes 3 million objects, of which 1 million are galaxies. LEDA was developed in 1983, and combined with Hypercat in 2000. Users can search LEDA by common description, search for objects in a field (around a given position) and display color charts or images. Or search the whole LEDA sample, or search for data from the FITS archive. The HyperLEDA may be downloaded for UNIX/LINUX free, or from the web.
2MASS at IPAC The 2MASS (Two Micron All Sky Survey) is a large-area survey of the sky in three near-infrared bands. The 2MASS used two highly-automated 1.3-m telescopes, one at Mt. Hopkins, AZ, and one at CTIO, Chile. The survey was completed on 2/15/2001. The web site contains data access to the complete survey, links to abstracts and publications, a public outreach tutorial about the 2Mass Survey, and a large collection of related web site links. Be sure to visit the 2MASS image gallery & 2MASS picture of the week, and the 2MASS/Messier gallery.
MAST The MAST site contains a variety of Astronomical databases, missions and catalogs. MAST provides search tools and retrieval support for an assortment of of missions and catalogs including HST, FUSE, ROSAT, GALAX, SDSS, GSC, and DSS. MAST provides many search options for locating the information and data you are looking for. Links to related web sites are provided.
NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database NED The NED database contains basic data, and over 10,600,000 names for 7,400,000 extragalactic objects. NED is a vast web site with photometric measurements, position measurements, redshift and radial velocity measurements, and over 773,000 images from 2MASSand the DSS. NED's WWW interface allows you to access and search the master list of objects in several ways. Also a NED FAQ's. This is a massive web site with many links to related web sites.
Sloan Digital Sky Survey SDSS The survey covers in detail one-quarter of the entire sky, determining the positions and absolute brightness's of more than 100 million celestial objects. The instruments for obtaining the data are at the Apache Point Observatory. The web site offers a self guided tour, image gallery, news updates, history of the survey project, imaging operations, and a DSS FAQ's. Links to related web sites for further study are provided.
Sloan Digital Sky Survey Skyserver This site provides access to data from the SDSS. You can search the SDSS database by using predefined queries to locate precise objects. Categories are grouped by Galaxies, Clusters, Spirals, Clumps, Interacting galaxies and object artifacts. Site includes a library, educational topics and activities, and links to related web sites. An outstanding web site with many interactive features and search tools.
SIMBAD Astronomical Database SIMBAD ( Set of Identifications, Measurements, and Bibliography for Astronomical Data) was created by the The Strasbourg Astronomical Observatory research unit. SIMBAD contains information for approximately 1 million objects. The SIMBAD astronomical database brings together basic data, cross-identifications, observational measurements, and bibliography, for astronomical objects outside our solar system. There are several tools to search for objects in the catalog. The site also contains a Dictionary of Nomenclature of Celestial Objects. A users guide is included which is necessary for the first time user of SIMBAD. Links to many related web sites.
WMAP Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe The WMAP mission launched on 6/30/2001. The goal of this NASA project is to measure the cosmic microwave background of our Universe. The WMAP mission reveals conditions as they existed in the early universe by measuring the properties of the cosmic microwave background radiation over the full sky. Web site provides a thorough description of the mission with text, diagrams, and an image gallery. Links to related web sites and further reading are included.
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U.S. stocks traded higher Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently added nine points to 15529, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index rose three points to 1689 and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 10 points to 3626. Among the companies whose shares are trading actively in Wednesday's session are Riverbed Technology Inc. (RVBD), Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CBST) and Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD).
Riverbed Technology ($15.51, -$2.02, -11.51%) swung to a second-quarter loss as expenses increased, masking revenue growth driven in part by business it has gained from its Opnet Technologies Inc. acquisition. Revenue fell short of the company's expectations.
Cubist ($62.43, +$5.43, +9.53%) unveiled a pair of deals to acquire two smaller biopharmaceutical peers, transactions that could total a combined $1.6 billion if certain sales milestones are achieved. Separately, Cubist said it was paying about $535 million to acquire Optimer Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OPTR, $12.64, -$0.66, -4.93%), and $707 million to buy Trius Therapeutics Inc. (TSRX, $13.65, +$1.94, +16.57%).
Activist investor William Ackman bought a 9.8% stake in Air Products & Chemicals Inc. ($109.19, +$3.58, +3.39%) for $2.2 billion, his firm's largest investment to date. Air Products is a supplier of hydrogen and semiconductor materials.
Potash producers' shares are sliding anew Wednesday, approaching Tuesday's worst levels, as the fallout from the coming tumult in that fertilizer market continues to be debated. Investment banks downgraded the likes of Mosaic Co. (MOS, $41.98, -$1.83, -4.17%), Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT, $30.06, -$1.57, -4.96%) (POT.T) and Intrepid Potash Inc. (IPI, $12.70, -$1.19, -8.57%) as the companies face increased competition and lower prices from a Russian/Belarus potash cartel breaking up. That venture effectively set prices for the commodity.
Other Stocks to Watch:
Amedisys Inc.'s (AMED, $12.25, +$0.76, +6.60%) second-quarter adjusted earnings beat Wall Street expectations, thanks in part to the home-health and hospice company's cost-cutting efforts. But service revenue fell 14% amid lower admissions, and Amedisys lowered its full-year revenue guidance.
Amgen Inc. (AMGN, $108.14, -$3.06, -2.75%) said its second-quarter earnings edged lower on increased research-and-development costs, as executives sought to assure investors that the company would be judicious in any acquisition discussions.
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CNH Global N.V.'s (CNH, $47.01, +$2.25, +5.03%) second-quarter earnings rose 33% as strong agricultural-equipment sales offset weaker construction-equipment demand. Results topped Wall Street estimates.
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Meet your new Bucs starting QB25 Sep 13
Meet your new Bucs starting QB
After weeks of discord in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers are making a change at quarterback. ESPN is reporting Josh Freeman will be benched in favor of untested rookie Mike Glennon. Here's what you need to know about the new guy:
- Glennon is young and untested. At 23, he has played in the pre-season, and wasn't impressive. His best showing was in week two of the pre-season, when he went 12 for 22 for 121 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
- He is coming into a tough situation. With the Buccaneers 0-3, Freeman unhappy, and coach Greg Schiano's job hanging by a string, he is in a pressure-packed situation.
- Glennon was known for having an accurate, cannon arm at N.C. State. He threw for 31 touchdowns in two different seasons, and his quarterback rating didn't dip below 130 in his final two seasons with the Wolfpack.
- At 6-foot-7, he's one of the tallest quarterbacks in the league.
- He backed up now-Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson before Wilson transferred to Wisconsin.
Instant analysis:
You laugh at Schiano & the Bucs now, but wait till Josh Freeman's true talent is utilized: nose tackle in the "Blow up Victory Formation."—
Kevin Van Valkenburg (@KVanValkenburg) September 25, 2013
I'd feel better about benching Josh Freeman if the alternative wasn't Mike Glennon. But we'll see—
Smart Football (@smartfootball) September 25, 2013
Said it a million times but remember: at Rutgers Greg Schiano recruited Mike Glennon heavily out of high school.—
Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) September 25, 2013
How bad has Josh Freeman's start to season been? He has @NFL's worst completion percentage (49.7) and passer rating (59.3) thru three games.—
Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) September 25, 2013
For as efficient as Josh Freeman might have been in 2010 (25 TDs, 6 INTs), no quarterback has thrown more INTs than him (42) since 2011.—
Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) September 25, 2013
Everybody killing Bucs now. Why can't Glennon be successful and, thus, the right move for Schiano? Let's all take a breath.—
Rich Eisen (@richeisen) September 25, 2013
Josh Freeman's average throw has been 11.1 yards downfield, 2nd highest in NFL, so yeah, let's grade him by completion percentage.—
Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) September 25, 2013
Tampa Bay's starting QB has a salary cap number of $564,375, which is about what Darrelle Revis makes in every half.—
Chase Stuart (@fbgchase) September 25, 2013


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Officials with Fish, Wildlife, and Parks confirmed that this summer, Montana's 54 state parks saw more than 1.5 million people. That's a 10% increase over 2012, putting it down in the books as the best summer season on record.
"Montana is on a lot of people's bucket list."
It's not all out-of-state visitors, though.
Diane Medler, Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau said,"For our state parks 75% of people who come to state parks are Montana residents."
Getting Montanans to explore their own backyards is a pretty easy job, according to Diane Medler with the Kalispell Visitor and Convention Bureau.
"We're really targeting certain times of the year to increase visitations during those times that are typically a little slower."
Medler helps coordinate events like dragon boat in September that have an international pull, while located just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Wayfarers State Park in Bigfork.
Wayfarers State Park had the highest number of visitors in all of Northwest Montana hitting almost 100,000 this summer, a nearly 10% increase over last year.
"If people don't have the time or are watching their budgets a bit more there's no need to leave. You can have a great vacation here."
Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls had the highest number of visitors of all the state parks, almost hitting 175,000. For the west central region, Salmon Lake Park attracted the most tourists with more than 50,000. At just over 125,000 visitors, Cooney State Park topped the southwest list of state parks. Although Wayfarers boasted the most summer visitors in the northwest, Lone Pine State Park reported the biggest jump over last year in the region: up by 17%.


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Just saying I think Halle Berry and Charlize Theron look nice tonight. #iknowfashion—
David Gregory (@davidgregory) February 25, 2013
"Real journalist" David Gregory of NBC may not want his guests to talk about our nation's fiscal mess, but thank goodness he's on top of the truly important issues of the day.
So damn classy @charlizeTheron http://t.co/0eCPN5qr7W—
MC Lyte (@mclyte) February 25, 2013
A golden moment: Halle Berry greets 9-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis on the Oscars red carpet. #Oscars #Oscars2013 http://t.co/VM4PDA9oXc—
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January 7, 2014
Premature Talk of Chinese Hegemony
Tom Switzer, Sydney Morning Herald
The Associated Press
Talk of Chinese hegemony is premature, and reports of America's retreat are greatly exaggerated. Take Obama's decision to fly B-2 and B-52 bombers over Korea and the disputed islands in the East China Sea in March and November, respectively. It sent the right signal to Pyongyang and Beijing: intimidation invites a show of force. It also demonstrated Washington's indispensable leadership role in the region. So, too, did the response to last November's typhoon in the Philippines that left 4 million homeless and hungry. Not only did the US send an aircraft carrier and hundreds of marines to distribute food and water to remote areas but it also pledged $22 million in assistance. By contrast, the Chinese originally pledged only $100,000, less than the donation by furniture franchise...
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Turns out the Montreal Impact might not just be doing it with smoke and mirrors. After two straight winless league matches -- and a surprising 2-0 loss to Toronto FC in the Amway Canadian Championship -- the Impact at least temporarily moved back into the top position in the Eastern Conference on the strength of a 2-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
Although the Impact definitely took advantage of the Fire having to play the final 27 minutes down a man, they looked to be the better club throughout. Unlike previous matches, they managed to be the ones pressing much of the action, too.
The Impact ended up with 62 percent of the possession, completed 81 percent of their passes and fired off 16 shots. They also put six of those on target, with Sean Johnson having to make several good saves to keep it from getting any worse.
As it was, the Impact got a pair of well-taken goals from Andres Romero and Marco Di Vaio. Romero's goal when he took a pass from Andrea Pisanu, cut back the ball to create space and then beat Johnson to the far post.
The match took a drastic turn against the Fire in the 63rd minute, when Jeff Larentowicz was ruled to have clipped the heels of Pisanu as he broke behind the defense and was given a red card. The referee initially called for a penalty, but after conferring with the assistant ref placed the free kick just outside the penalty area. Johnson was able to save Di Vaio's free kick with a diving effort, but the Italian veteran got him back in the 76th minute.
That's when Di Vaio showed off some of the moves that made him a prolific scorer in Italy. Pisanu took an entry pass about eight yards out and flicked it back out. Di Vaio controlled the ball with his back to goal and fired off a quick shot as he spun around. The shot just beat Johnson.


text: One more reason not to like ESPN analysts. Maybe if they spent more time watching actual football tape instead of looking at innapropriate things and doing drugs then they could get a real analysis. This truly makes me sick though, and I know it's innocent until proven guilty but my word, What the hell was this guy thinking if its true??? Jeremy Green is an ESPN.com analyst, and I now he does lots of scouts inc. stuff and is on the radio quite a bit. He is not usually too positive about the Broncos. He is the son of former NFL coach Dennis Green. When asked about his son's accusation Dennis Green pounded his fist on the table and said regarding his son "He is who we thought he was. And we let him off the hook. If you want to crown him then crown him" Okay I made that up but I wish the rest was not true.


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Learning communities are a great way for you to take a few 1000-level classes associated with your major with a smaller group of students. This allows you to get to know your professors and other students better while learning more about your major.
We are excited to be offering four learning communities for fall 2013. Space is limited! To sign up for a learning community, be sure to let your advisor know you're interested during orientation. Students who are accepted into the learning communities will have access to additional academic support, such as tutoring, study tables, and supplemental instruction.
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