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A great collection of UK Astronomy websites

ASTRONOMY Websites  www.astronomywebsites.co.uk

Astronomy: n. The scientific study of matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of phenomena.

• Astronomy in the UK by Michael Oats 

  Dedicated to amateur astronomy providing a number of useful links.

  http://www.ph.u-net.com

• Astronomy 

  Guide on telescopes, clubs, books, observatories, news, magazines.

  http://www.astronomy.co.uk

• Jodrell Bank Observatory 

  Information on the observatory, including a Web Cam.

  http://www.jb.man.ac.uk

• The Astronomy Centre 

  Offering the latest observations, news, concepts and contacts.

  http://www.astronomycentre.org.uk

• The Particles Physics And Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) 

  Based in Swindon, the UK's strategic science investment agency co-ordinates and funds research, education and training in particle physics and astronomy.

  http://www.pparc.ac.uk

• University of London Observatory 

  University College London's Dept. of Physics and Astronomy.

  http://www.ulo.ucl.ac.uk

• Royal Astronomical Society 

  Information about the society, how to join, and latest news and events.

  http://www.ras.org.uk

• Royal Observatory Greenwich 

  Information source for amateur astronomers in the UK.

  http://www.rog.nmm.ac.uk

• Astronomy Now 

  Online source of information on astronomy and space.

  http://www.astronomynow.com

• Sky at Night 

  BBC Online's version of the popular Patrick Moore astronomy programme.

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/skyatnight

• Orion Optics UK 

  Suppliers of telescopes, binoculars, refractors, reflectors and other components.

  http://www.orionoptics.co.uk