Links Page

We've added a number of links to sites that we think will be of special interest to members.

Court Farm Holiday Camp Site - the home of the Observatory. See www.courtfarmcornwall.co.uk Come and stay with us! Here is the website for the holiday cottages and camp site at the observatory. Contact Simon Palmer (01726) 823684 mob 07973773681 or 07971971673 email info@courtfarmcornwall.co.uk Court Farm Holiday Camp Site

For Dormitory accommodation we use Woodland Valley Farm a nearby activity centre . www.woodlandvalley.co.uk

IYA Events

Galaxy Zoo 2 Allows PC owners the opportunity to help classify galaxies for the professionals. www.galaxyzoo2.org

About the day and night sky

"Space weather" Everyone's first stop for information about happenings in the sky. www.spaceweather.com Also satellite flyby timings on www.spaceweather.com/flybys

"Heavens Above" Another excellent site giving up to date information about the stars & planets. Allows you to find out when the various satellites are going over.

www.heavens-above.com

"Real Time Weather" Just visit http://www.northerngalactic.com to see the clouds rushing towards you in real time.

"Hear meteors flash by" Andy Smith's Radio Meteor site is the real deal click on http://www.tvcomm.co.uk/radio

"Planetarium programme" Stellarium gives really good views of the night sky in real time, downloadable for free - especially useful for newcomers.

http://www.stellarium.org/

"Have your own telescope in three places at once" A user friendly robotic telescope is at www.slooh.com

Updating kit? then try www.astrobuysell.com/uk/

"Earth Observatory" images and data from space some a bit technical.

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov see also http://climate.jpl.nasa.gov and also http://www.nasa.gov/ click on Earth and follow the links.

"Model Rocket Making" - great fun for "children" of all ages contact the Model Rocket Shop, the world record holding outfit, set at the World Scout Jamboree summer 07.

www.modelrockets.co.uk

Astronomical Societies

The Royal Astronomical Society.

The premier astronomy organisation in the UK founded in 1820. Hosts a new section listing web resources for teachers and youth leaders. Can be found by clicking on "Education" right hand side bar then on that drop down menu click on "education resources".

www.ras.org.uk

The British Astronomical Association

The Association was formed in 1890 and membership is open to all persons interested in astronomy. It has an international reputation for the quality of its observational and scientific work.

British Astronomical Association

Federation of Astronomical Societies

Contains the details of nearly 200 astronomical societies throughout the country, including one near you.

http://www.fedastro.org.uk

Society for Popular Astronomy

Stargazing is fun! But for a beginner, it can be like exploring a strange new country. The Society for Popular Astronomy can help. For nearly 50 years, we've been bringing the excitement of the sky to everyone. Our magazine Popular Astronomy cuts through the jargon and regular printed News Circulars and Email Bulletins will update you on events. We've meetings, advisory services and observing sections too - plus a great discount scheme for members only.

Society for Popular Astronomy

Education

Lessons from Challenger. In 1986 teacher Christa McAuliffe died when Space Shuttle challenger blew up on take off. Her lesson plans have been rediscovered can taught again;- www.challenger.org follow "programs" then "lessons".

Nobel Prizes the story Many of the most important discoveries in physics and astronomy were recognised by the Award . Don't miss www.nobelprize.org follow "star stories" then "star stories and the Nobel Prize".

National Schools Observatory.

A 2 metre telescope dedicated for use by teachers and school students on La Palma.

www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk

The Science and Technology Facilities Council holds 4 sets of lunar samples to borrow free of charge see www.scitech.ac.uk and follow the education links.

SPACEPLACE

NASA supports local clubs and schools

The Space Place Astro Club Resources

Cornwall College -St Austell for Further & Higher Education in Cornwall

www.cornwall.ac.uk

Computer and accessory requirements.

SS Computer Services, Unit 8, The Market House, St Austell, Cornwall. PL25 5QB Tel (01726) 68684. When only the best will do.

Sundials and armillary spheres

For Brad Dillion's web site http://www.charlestownsundials.co.uk Bespoke handmade time dials.

Research Organisations

Jodrell Bank Observatory

Home to the Lovell Radio Telescope