Astropheric - Forecasts with cloud, transparency, seeing maps
Clear Sky Clock - Forecasts with cloud, transparency, seeing maps
Astromart - Website for the selling and buying of used Astronomy equipment
Cloudy Nights - Telescope reviews, articles, forums
Astronomical League - national organization of astronomy clubs
Stellarium Mobile – A highly acclaimed planetarium app that offers a realistic night sky experience. It allows users to identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing their device at the sky. iOS. Android.
SkySafari – Designed for serious astronomy enthusiasts, this app provides a vast database of celestial objects, telescope control, and advanced features like time-lapse simulations. iOS. Android.
Night Sky – An intuitive app that offers real-time sky maps, augmented reality features, and information on celestial events. It’s suitable for both beginners and experienced observers.
SkyView Lite – A user-friendly app that uses augmented reality to help users identify stars, planets, and constellations by pointing their device at the sky. iOS. Android.
Star Walk 2 – An interactive app that provides detailed information about celestial objects, including their positions, movements, and upcoming events. iOS. Android.
Sky Tonight – A comprehensive app that offers sky maps, information on celestial events, and tools to help users locate stars and planets. iOS. Android.
GoSkyWatch Planetarium – An elegant app that provides a touchless experience for exploring the night sky, making it ideal for casual skywatchers. iOS.
Solar System Scope - Free online model of the solar system and night sky.
Star Tracker – A real-time sky map app that helps users identify stars, planets, and constellations with ease.
Star Walk Kids – An astronomy app designed for children, offering interactive sky maps and information about stars and constellations. iOS. Android.
Stellarium Web – Highly interactive planetarium software showing real-time sky views; useful for planning observations.
Sky & Telescope Interactive Sky Chart – Interactive sky charts that can be customized for date, time, and location.
Solar System Scope - Free online model of the solar system and night sky.
Your Sky – Customizable planetarium; generates star maps for any date, time, and location on Earth.
In-the-Sky – Real-time sky map showing planets, stars, and satellite positions; suitable for beginner to intermediate observers.
Heavens Above SkyChart – Real-time sky chart tool, especially strong for tracking satellites and ISS passes.
SkyMap Online – Web-based interactive star maps for any location and date; beginner-friendly.
Aladin Sky Atlas – Professional-grade interactive sky atlas for astronomical research and data visualization.
Nine Planets Planetarium Software – List of free and downloadable planetarium software for desktop and mobile use.
The Sky Live Planetarium – Live, interactive sky simulation; allows tracking of planets, stars, and minor bodies in real-time.
NASA SkyMap – Interactive sky map with up-to-date views of stars, planets, and constellations; includes educational guides for beginners.
NASA/JPL Photojournal – An extensive archive of high-quality images from NASA’s missions, covering planets, spacecraft, galaxies, and more.
NASA Night Sky Network – News and guides for sky observation, including celestial events, star charts, and mission updates.
USGS Interactive Planetary Maps – Interactive maps of planets and moons; great for studying planetary geology and surface features.
ESA Star Maps – European Space Agency’s star maps and visualizations; suitable for learning about constellations and space missions.
ALMA Observatory Star Maps – Professional-level maps from radio astronomy observations, primarily focused on deep space objects.
SkyMaps.com Downloads – Monthly star charts available for free download; ideal for beginners and hobbyists.
Bishop Museum Sky Maps – Educational star maps and guides; Hawaii-based museum with kid-friendly resources.
Bell Museum Star Map – Interactive and printable star maps for educational use; supports learning about constellations and celestial events.
Binocular Sky – Sky charts designed specifically for binocular astronomy; shows deep sky objects visible in binoculars.
The Sky Live Planetarium – Live, interactive sky simulation; allows tracking of planets, stars, and minor bodies in real-time.
Stargazing for Beginners – A comprehensive guide that introduces readers to the night sky, covering constellations, planets, and practical tips for observation.
Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe – Terence Dickinson’s classic offers a detailed introduction to stargazing, including star charts and advice on using telescopes.
Turn Left at Orion – A practical guide for amateur astronomers, detailing how to observe over 100 celestial objects with a small telescope.
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide – A comprehensive resource that covers equipment, techniques, and sky tours for amateur astronomers.
The Stars: A New Way to See Them: A Classic Illustrated Astronomy Reference about Our Solar System and the Universe – H.A. Rey's classic text.
Night Sky with the Naked Eye – Bob King’s guide to observing the night sky without a telescope, focusing on naked-eye astronomy.
The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders – A detailed guide for serious amateurs, featuring star charts and descriptions of 50 constellations visible from northern latitudes.
Starlight Nights: The Adventures of a Star-Gazer – Leslie Peltier’s memoir offers insights into the life of an amateur astronomer and the joys of stargazing.
Usborne Stargazing Book – An interactive guide designed for young readers, introducing them to the wonders of the night sky.
National Geographic Kids Everything Space – A vibrant, photo-rich introduction to space, packed with facts and fun activities.
There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System – A playful exploration of the solar system with Dr. Seuss’s signature style.
NASA Kids’ Club – Interactive games, activities, and space-themed fun for children. Aimed at sparking curiosity about space exploration and science in younger learners.
NASA Learning Resources for Educators – A hub of teaching tools, lesson plans, and materials designed for teachers to bring space science and STEM into classrooms.
NASA Space Place – Colorful, kid-friendly articles, games, and animations explaining space, Earth science, and technology in simple language.
StarChild – An educational site aimed at younger students, with simple explanations about the solar system, the universe, and space exploration.
Imagine the Universe! – A site for middle and high school students that explores high-energy astronomy topics like black holes, quasars, and supernovae.
NASA STEM Engagement Learning Resources – A wide selection of STEM activities, challenges, and educational opportunities for students and teachers.
NASA Education Materials – Downloadable PDFs, lesson plans, and guides covering a variety of science, math, and technology subjects for different grade levels.
NASA STEM @ Home for K–4 Students – Hands-on activities and projects young children can do at home, from crafts to science experiments, to explore space topics.
NASA Learning Resources for Grades 5–8 – Activities, experiments, and interactive lessons designed for middle school students to dive deeper into STEM and space science.
NASA eClips – A video series that connects real-world NASA missions with STEM topics taught in school, making science more engaging for students.
NASA’s Universe of Learning – A program that provides multimedia, interactive experiences, and educational materials to help learners explore astrophysics and the universe.
NASA Kids’ Club – Offers games and activities for children pre-K through grade 4, supporting STEM education standards.
NASA Kids’ Clubhouse – A collection of fun and exciting NASA games for students in Kindergarten through fourth grade.
NASA Space Place – Printable Resources – A fun and educational site offering printable posters, bookmarks, “Make a Planet Mask!” crafts, Space Valentines, and activity books.
OLogy – Explore Mars, stargazing, and asteroid missions through games and hands-on projects. iOS app.
National Geographic Kids – Passport to Space – Journey beyond Earth with facts, photos, books, and games about space.
Science Kids – Explore the universe with astronomy for kids and enjoy free games, fun facts, cool quizzes, amazing videos, and science fair projects.
Planets For Kids – Find lots of information about our solar system with questions, answers, and games.
NeoK12 – Solar System for Kids – Interactive quizzes, games, puzzles and videos.
Astronomy for Kids – Great astronomy resources for kids, including a selection of fun activity sheets.
A Kid’s Guide to Stargazing – Learn how to identify stars, planets, and constellations in the night sky, then record your sightings in a stellar sky journal.
Free Astronomy Worksheets & Printables – Hundreds of free, downloadable worksheets and activity packets for teaching astronomy.
Vanderbilt Museum – A curated collection of free printable worksheets developed by astronomy educators.