WEBSITEs:
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Eyes On the Solar System
This is NASA's website that provides real-time 3D simulations of the solar system. What makes it unique is its interactive educational tools that allow users to explore celestial objects and missions in detail, enhancing their understanding of space and astronomy.
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Galaxy of Horrors
A website or anthology series showcasing science fiction and horror short films not directly related to astronomy or astrophysics.
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ESASky
The web-based portal developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) provides access to a wealth of astronomical data and images from various space telescopes, making it a valuable resource for astronomers and researchers.
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Horizons System
This is NASA's website that provides precise data on the positions and orbits of celestial bodies. What makes it special in astronomy is its accuracy and accessibility, helping researchers and enthusiasts track and study celestial objects.
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Exoplanet Exploration
A resource dedicated to the study of exoplanets, the planets outside our solar system. It provides astronomers with a comprehensive range of information, data and tools, making it a valuable center for advancing our understanding of distant planetary systems.
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ADS.Harvard
Astrophysics Data System provided by Harvard University. This is a comprehensive database of astronomical literature, providing a vast collection of research papers, articles, and data, making it a valuable resource for astronomers and researchers worldwide.
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arXiv
A free online platform providing preprint publications in various fields, including astronomy. It enables researchers to share and access cutting-edge research papers before formal peer review, facilitating the rapid dissemination of new discoveries in the field.
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Science Daily
A popular science news website covering a wide range of scientific topics. It features daily updates and comprehensive coverage of breakthroughs, discoveries and research in astronomy and space exploration.
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The Planetary Society
An organization dedicated to advancing space exploration and astronomy. It promotes public interest in and awareness of space science through education, advocacy and research.
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Hubble Space Telescope
This is a groundbreaking observatory orbiting Earth since 1990, capturing stunning images of distant galaxies, nebulae, and planets. Its unique position outside Earth's atmosphere provides unparalleled clarity, enhancing our understanding of the universe.
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Giant Magellan Telescope
A revolutionary optical telescope under construction in Chile. It features a massive 24.5-meter split mirror that promises groundbreaking insights into distant galaxies, dark matter and exoplanets.
APPs:
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Stellarium
A popular astronomy app that provides a realistic simulation of the night sky. It stands out for its precise celestial positioning and extensive database of stars, planets and constellations, making it an invaluable tool for amateur and professional astronomers alike.
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Moon
It provides comprehensive astronomical information, including moon phases, rise/set times and detailed lunar data. What makes it special is its real-time tracking, providing precise lunar position and visibility, making it a valuable tool for amateur astronomers and moon enthusiasts.
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Star Walk
A popular stargazing app that uses augmented reality technology to identify stars, constellations, and celestial objects in the night sky. What makes it special is the detailed tracking of stars and planets in real time, making it a valuable tool for both amateur and experienced astronomers.
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Exoplanet
It provides 5000+ nearby exoplanets and their systems in a 3D interactive model of the milky way galaxy, can freely zoom into one of the exoplanets and their star. It is also attached with the orbits and basic information about the exoplanet. The databases are constantly updated and you can mark your favourite exoplanet in the database. Zip through the galaxy and find all about these distant exotic worlds!
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Our Galaxy
Provides the 3D distribution of our galaxy and nearby galatic groups and clusters. Also the 3D model of our galaxy(the milky way and the distributions of nebulas and star clusters within）Zoom out to as far as 10 trillion light years to get a whole view of our local supercluster. There is also a sky map indicating where we can look for these deep space objects on Earth!