Space Links

Space Agencies

• NASA (USA National Aeronautics & Space Administration)
• ESA (European Space Agency)
• ESO (European Southern Observatory)
• ROSCOSMOS (Russian Federal Space Agency)
• JAXA (Japan)
• China National Space Administration

Space News

• Space.com
• Universe Today
• Spaceflight Now
• SpaceWeather.com

Photos & Videos

• Astronomy Picture of the Day
• HubbleSite
• Space-Images.com

Magazines

• Sky and Telescope
• New Scientist (Requires free registration for full access)

Journals & Astronomical Publications

• Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
• Nature
• The Astronomical Journal (American Astronomical Society)

Societies & Advocacy Groups

• RASNZ (Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand)
• The Mars Society
• The Planetary Society

Software

• Desktop
  • Stellarium (Free planetarium simulator. Highly recommended)
  • Starry Night (Commercial planetarium and space simulator)
  • Celestia (Space simulator)
• Mobile Apps
  • Sky Safari (Night sky guide)
  • AccuWeather (weather forecast)

Online Discussions

• NZ Astronomers (Yahoo group)
• AstronomyForum.net

Podcasts

• Astronomy Cast
• 365 Days of Astronomy
• Astronomy.com

Educational Courses

• Swinburne Astronomy Online

New Zealand

• RASNZ (Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand)
• NZ star charts
• Stardome (Auckland)
• Carter Observatory (Wellington)
• NZ Astronomers (Yahoo group)
• New Zealand Astro-Imaging (Astrophotography)
• Spot the International Space Station over Hamilton