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
Come and stay with us! Here is the website for the
holiday cottages and camp site at the observatory.
Court Farm Holiday Camp Site
For Dormitory accommodation we use Woodland Valley
Farm a nearby activity centre . www.woodlandvalley.co.uk
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
"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/
"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
National Schools Observatory.
A
2 metre telescope dedicated for use by teachers and school students on La
Palma.
www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk
SPACEPLACE
NASA supports local
clubs and schools
The Space Place Astro Club Resources
See also
Spaceplace
Sun for solar indigestion.
Cornwall College -St Austell
for Further & Higher Education in Cornwall
www.cornwall.ac.uk
Teachout The
yearly review of educational school visit opportunities in the SW
www.teachout.co.uk
Computer and accessory
requirements.
SS Computer Services,
Unit
8, The Market House, St Austell, Cornwall. PL25
5QB
(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
The
Particle Physics Astronomy Research Council, replaced by the Science &
Technology Facilities Council but still holds the Lunar
Samples Loan Application Form!
PPARC
Jodrell
Bank Observatory
Home to the Lovell Radio Telescope
Jodrell Bank
For Space Science
For a wide range of educational support & advice
Science & Technology
Facilities Council
Rutherford
Appleton Laboratory
The home of the UK's Solar Science Labs. SOHO, Stereo, Hinode etc.
Rutherford
Appleton Laboratory
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