Astronomy

American Astronomical Society American Astronomical Society- Committee on the Status of Women. Contains names, professional affiliations and scientific information of females in the disciplines of astronomy an… CSWA Women in Astronomy Database CSWA Women in Astronomy Database- A database of women currently working in astronomy and their contact information. STScI/CSWA Survey Results 1992-2003 STScI/CSWA Survey Results 1992-2003- Results of a gender distribution survey in astronomy. Links for Women (And Everyone Else) in Science Links for Women (And Everyone Else) in Science- Links for women in science, especially astronomy. Women at Work: A Meeting on the Status of Women in Astronomy Women at Work: A Meeting on the Status of Women in Astronomy- Notes from a 1992 workshop for women astronomers. Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Monitor- Article titled "Women in astronomy: Good news and ambiguous news." Astronomical Society of the Pacific Astronomical Society of the Pacific- Article titled "Women in Astronomy: An Introductory Resource Guide." Association for Women in Science Association for Women in Science- Dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Articles on women in space an… Isaac Newton Institute Isaac Newton Institute- Chilean private non-profit organization for scientific research in astronomy, supporting over 300 staff astronomers in 15 European countries. Lists informa… Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory Home Page Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory Home Page- A complex of astronomical telescopes and instruments located approximately 80 km to the east of La Serena at an altitude of 2200… QuasarChile Expeditions QuasarChile Expeditions- Specialized travel services in the northern desert of Chile, offer astronomy programs that include amateur astronomical observing and visits to the ALMA (… Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Astrophysics Data System (ADS)- NASA-funded project, maintains bibliographic databases of more than 4 million records for: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Instrumentation, Physics and… Paranal Observatory Paranal Observatory- This Very Large Telescope (VLT), part of ESO observatories, is located at in Cerro Paranal at 2,635m in the Atacama Desert, northern Chile. Information about … Atacama Pathfinder EXperiment (APEX) Atacama Pathfinder EXperiment (APEX)- Located at 5000m in Llano Chajnantor, this modified ALMA prototype antenna as a single 12 meter dish, on-axis Cassegrain telescopeon. Informa… Las Campanas Observatory Las Campanas Observatory- Features information about the facilities and telescopes, research, and resources. La Silla Observatory La Silla Observatory- First European Southern Observatory (ESO) built in Chile, at 2.400m in the Atacama desert. Gemini Observatory Gemini Observatory- Mauna Kea, Hawaii, and Cerro Pacha, Chile. Features news, information about the facilities and telescopes, web cams, and resources. European Southern Observatory (ESO) European Southern Observatory (ESO)- Intergovernmental, European organisation for astronomical research, operates many observatories in Chile. Here you will find full scope inform… Atacama Large Millimeter Array Project (ALMA) Atacama Large Millimeter Array Project (ALMA)- International astronomy facility at 16,400 feet in Llano de Chajnantor, Chile. An array with a collecting area of up to 10,000 squar… Astronomical Society of Tasmania Astronomical Society of Tasmania- Organisation for amateur astronomers who share an interest in all aspects of astronomy and its related sciences. Contains details of upcoming mee… National Space Society of Australia National Space Society of Australia- Provides news, organisational and project facts about an association of space enthusiasts. Star Class Star Class- Astronomical resources and information for the Australian enthusiast. Includes a fortnightly newsletter, email discussion forum, regular online chats and monthly quiz. Astrophysics at Bristol University Astrophysics at Bristol University- Site describes teaching facilities and contains information on current research programs. Cornwall Astronomy Society Cornwall Astronomy Society- A small group of amateur astronomers who meet regularly for talks, meteor watches, observing and a summer barbecue. The Royal Observatory, Greenwich The Royal Observatory, Greenwich- An informative website from the home of the Prime Meridian of the world. X-ray and Observational Astronomy Group, University of Leicester X-ray and Observational Astronomy Group, University of Leicester- General information, details of facilities, meetings, and post-graduate opportunities. HantsAstro HantsAstro- Web based astronomy group with free membership and eZine and several observing sites across Hampshire and beyond. UK Planetary Forum UK Planetary Forum- Representative body for the UK planetary science community. Includes information on meetings and details of members and their research topics. United Kingdom Gemini Office United Kingdom Gemini Office- News and reminders plus links for observing with the Gemini telescopes, operational and UK support plans. Southampton Astronomy Group Southampton Astronomy Group- University of Southampton provides course details plus information on local seminars, speakers, and articles.