Astronomy Online
Online resources for astronomy enthusiasts are nearly boundless, while apps have put the constellations in the palm of your hand. Here's a collection of favorite sites and apps from the professional and amateur astronomers at the Friends of Taylor Observatory.
Stargazing
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Clear Sky Chart: An old-school site tracking viewing conditions for 6195 star-viewing facilities and locations around the world, including the Taylor Observatory.
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Time and Date provides the current phases of the Moon, and let's you know what time to expect Moonrises, Moonsets, Sunrises, and Sunsets.
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Sky at a Glance from Sky and Telescope magazine highlights a week's worth of the night sky's most prominent constellations.
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The Evening Sky Map comes from another informative old school site, providing downloadable, 2-page guides to the current month's evening sky.
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The Night Sky Network from NASA collects data from astronomy clubs around the world. Sign up to contribute your observations.
Astronomy Science & News
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Space.com is the up-to-the-minute source for breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events, and more.
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The Space Telescope Science Institute provides a data archive for all of NASA’s optical/UV telescope missions, including the new ROMAN space-based telescope.
Dark Skies
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Dark Sky International is the recognized authority on light pollution and the leading organization promoting dark skies worldwide.
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Globe at Night is an international campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution by inviting citizen-scientists to measure their night sky brightness and submit observations.
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The Anza Borrego Dark Sky Coalition is a leader in California dark sky certification.
Learn about the Friends of Taylor Observatory's Dark Skies Initiative.
