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Astronomy Science & Education
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​​Facilities, Organizations
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Bechtel National Planetarium, Tri-Cities, WA
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry - Planetarium, Portland OR
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry - Planetarium, Portland OR
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Oregon Observatory, Sunriver OR
University of Oregon - Pine Mountain Observatory near Bend OR
University of Oregon - Pine Mountain Observatory near Bend OR
Lick Observatory - the nearest large professional research facility, San Jose CA
Lick Observatory - the nearest large professional research facility, San Jose CA
Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Astronomy education resources for science literacy.
Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Astronomy education resources for science literacy.
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
National Aeronautics & Space Administration

Environmental Resources

Working to preserve the night sky in the US and around the world.
Working to preserve the night sky in the US and around the world.
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Oregon Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association.
IDA chapter working to preserve the night sky in the Pacific Northwest.
Working to preserve the night sky in Washington.
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IDA chapter with lots of great information on protecting the night sky
Solar storms, meteor showers, aurora's, oh my!
Solar storms, meteor showers, aurora's, oh my!
National Weather Service, NOAA
National Weather Service, NOAA
Printable Sky Maps - free!
Printable Sky Maps - free!
On-line star chart and planetarium.
On-line star chart and planetarium.
What's up in the sky - satellites, stars, planets, and more.
What's up in the sky - satellites, stars, planets, and more.
Best free planetarium software for your computer.
Best free planetarium software for your computer.

Web Sites for Astronomy Enthusiasts

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Orion Telescopes How To Choose A Beginner Telescope
Starizona's excellent guide to telescopes and there uses.
Starizona's excellent guide to telescopes and their uses.
Comprehensive coverage of space and astronomy topics.
Comprehensive coverage of space and astronomy topics.
News and information for science and astronomy.
News and information for science and astronomy.
Reviews, information, and discussion of all things astronomical.
Reviews, information, and discussion of all things astronomical.
Observing programs for beginners to advanced.
Observing programs for beginners to advanced.
Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers.
Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers.
Encouraging amateur and professional interaction and research.
Encouraging amateur and professional interaction and research.
Falling stars enthusiasts.
Falling stars enthusiasts.
Make your own telescope - the Stellafane comprehensive ATM site.
Make your own telescope - the Stellafane comprehensive ATM site.
Mel Bartels extensive site for telescope makers.
Mel Bartels extensive site for telescope makers.

Astronomy Periodicals 
These also have lots of great information on-line for free:

The definitive magazine of astronomy.
The definitive magazine of astronomy.
The most popular astronomy magazine.
The most popular astronomy magazine.

Astronomy Clubs

Tri-City Astronomy Club, Richland, Kennewick, Pasco WA
Tri-City Astronomy Club, Richland, Kennewick, Pasco WA
Rose City Astronomers, Portland OR
Rose City Astronomers, Portland OR
Seattle Astronomical Society, Seattle WA
Seattle Astronomical Society, Seattle WA
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Yakima Valley Astronomy Club

Star Parties
Gatherings at dark sky sites, with lots of telescopes and camaraderie.

Table Mountain Star Party, WA
Table Mountain Star Party, WA
Oregon Star Party, OR
Oregon Star Party, OR


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