Stellarium StellariumStellarium is a free planetarium for your computer! It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope. It is beautiful to look at, and very easy to use. It works in Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
Hubble Heritage GalleryThe Hubble Heritage Project uses the Space Telescope to take "visually interesting" pictures without worrying about whether they are scientifically valuable. These are among the most beautiful and artistic images taken by the Hubble.
Phil Plait's Bad AstronomyThere are many misconceptions and misunderstandings about astronomy in the world. Phil Plait is working to correct them all! He points out Hollywood's mistakes in his movie reviews, explains how we know that astronauts did go to the moon, writes "bitesize" good astronomy articles, and sells a book that is a distillation of all his wisdom.
VLT Image IndexThis is the image index for the Very Large Telescope in Chile. The pictures are as good as anything taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Astronomy Picture of the DayThis site makes a good home page. It features a wide variety of pictures, and an explanation full of web links follows each one. Select "Archive" to see many years worth of images.
The Nine PlanetsIf there is anything you want to know about our solar system, this is the place to go! It is a huge site with a wealth of information. It is updated regularly too.
Hubble Space Telescope Public PicturesThis a gallery of all the Hubble pictures that have been released to the public.
Rose City AstronomersPortland, Oregon has one of the largest astronomy clubs in the country. Come to an RCA star party to meet amateur astronomers, look through a variety of telescopes, and have fun in the dark! Click on the Star Party Calendar at the top of the page, then click on any event for directions. Read about star party etiquette if you are attending one for the first time.
Oregon Star PartyIf you go to only one star party in the Northwest, make it this one! Around 800 people attend this event each year. There are speakers and activities all day, and observing all night. OSP is held in the Ochocho National Forest 40 miles east of Prineville.