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The Night Sky - look up into the heavens and make your own discoveries!


Stargazing

Astronomy Picture of the Day

MSNBC's GUIDE TO THE PLANETS

aaa.org - Amatuer Astronomers

science.nasa.gov - Space news

jackstargazer.com - Fun and interesting astronomy website

Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club  We should warn you that this website has a lot of popup advertising...a little annoying but a good local astronomy site.

The Westport Astronomical Society

The Astronomical Society of New Haven

Westchester Amatuer Astronomers

The Mattatuck Astronomical Society

Amherst Astronomy Association

Thames Amateur Astronomical Society Club

Amatuer Astronomers Association of New York

These local amateur astronomy clubs welcome new members or folks who just want to stop by and have a look at the night sky. Take advantage of these gatherings and the public observatories and do something totally unique! (If you don't see your club or group listed here and would like us to add it, email berkshirehiking@yahoo.com and we'll put your link here.

Telescopes

For a closer look at our amazing universe check out one of several fantastic observatories in western Connecticut opened to the public. There's world class star-gazing technology at your disposal...check it out!

John J. McCarthy Observatory

The Rolnick Observatory
Westport Astronomical Society

Bethany Observatory
Astronomical Society of New Haven

The Mattatuck Astronomical Society

Thames Amateur Astronomical Society Club

Western Connecticut Telescopes

You don't have to be a serious stargazer or scientist to enjoy the amazing world of astronomy. There's plenty of nights to watch TV or go out on the town. Consider something different for a change of pace. Stop by some night and see what's up there!

Other interesting links:
Hubble Telescope

NASA Photos

Galileo spacecraft

Tonight's highlights

Western CT 10-day forecast

www.webcam-astrophotography.com
Amatuer astrophotographer from Hartbeespoort, South Africa.

Astrophotography for beginners

Yahoo! astronomy links



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