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NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY - advocacy group for Human Exploration of Space

THE PLANETARY SOCIETY - international society for supporters of space exploration

HOUSTON ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY - Houston community of amateur and professional astronomers

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (JSCAS) - an association of amateur astronomers dedicated to the study and enjoyment of astronomy since May 29, 1967

MARS SITES

4 Frontiers Corporation - An emerging space commerce company focused on the settlement of Mars. It recognizes the economic potential resulting from the convergence of four current and upcoming space frontiers - Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and Asteroids.
Marsoweb - NASA scientific website for viewing Mars data with user-friendly web tools for the public.
Daily Martian Weather Report - starts in Spring 1998, when Mars Global Surveyor achieves mapping orbit.
European Space Agency Mars Express - information about the mission and the Beagle 2 lander
Mars [NASA]
Mars [Nine Planets]
New Scientist: Exploring Mars - a collection of articles which appeared in the magazine.
Mars - Mars exploration, from Pathfinder to manned landing.
Mars Society
Scientific American Frontiers: From Mir to Mars - a transcript of an archived Webcast interview between NASA astronaut Andy Thomas on Mir and host Alan Alda on Earth.
MarsToday.com - The Whole Mars Catalog
Mars Global Surveyor Image Gallery
Viking Mission to Mars - objectives were to obtain high resolution images of the Martian surface, characterize the structure and composition of the atmosphere and surface, and search for evidence of life.
The Mars Project - virtual colonization of Mars.
Malin Space Science Systems - Science, images, and weather reports from Mars.
Mars Meteorites - information on each of the known Mars meteorites and the latest news on possible life on Mars.
Marspedia - The collaborative resource for exploring and settling the Red Planet.

MOON & PLANETARY RESOURCES

JPL Missions Page - NASA's home for all robotic space missions past, present, and future.
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) - a system of three cameras mounted on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) that capture high resolution photos of the lunar surface.
Pacific Regional Planetary Data Center Hawai'i - a tool set for the research, study, and review of planetary sciences for the solar system.
Meteorite Central - site offers meteorite information, educational articles, a mailing list, chat room, and meteorites for sale.
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET) - program which recovers meteorite specimens from the Antarctic icesheet.

ASTRONOMY RESOURCES

Learning Astronomy from Your Couch - discusses what astronomy is, famous astronomers, stars, planets and more. There are a ton of kid friendly resources all in one place, including educational activities and games.
StarDate - the public education and outreach arm of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory and home of the long-running radio program.
Phil Plait's Bad Astronomy - debunks common misinformation about astronomy spread by the media.
Fun Facts About the Sun
Be an Astronomer Right from Your Window - links to a great variety of resources for backyard astronomers.
Home Science: Backyard Astronomy Basics
SafeStars Astronomy Resource Guide and Education Review
Cameras for Stargazing: A Beginner's Guide to Astrophotography - lots of links on equipment and methods for taking photos of the night sky, along with history, picture sites, and other resources.
Astronomy: Computer Software Games for Kids
Astronomy and Astrobiology: Life Beyond our Home on Earth - information and links related to the scientific search for life on other planets.
The Ultimate Guide to Celestial Navigation – How to Navigate Using the Stars?
Astronomy for Kids – A Free Introductory Guide
How to Get Started With Astronomy While on a Shoestring Budget
The 88 Constellations and Their Brightest Stars - visual guide to the constellations in the northern & southern hemispheres.
Top 25 Public Observatories
44 Closest Stars and How They Compare to Our Sun
Blast Off! Space And Solar System Resources And Word Games For Kids

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