Weather Links

A monsoon storm builds over the mountains east of Phoenix. Such storms are a common sight in the desert southwest during the months of July through September. Though spectacular in their own right, such storms do not bode well for observing!
The Weather Channel Good source of forecasts, weather maps and images.
Real-Time Weather Data Current satellite images, plus lots of links to other satellite imagery.
David Baron's International Weather Satellite Images Very comprehensive collection of weather satellite images.
Intellicast Phoenix, AZ Regional radar, satellite and extended forecast for the Phoenix area.
National Weather Service, Phoenix, Arizona Text only forecasts, including weather summary and in-depth technical discussion.

Arizona Astronomy Links

The McMath Solar Telescope at Kitt Peak. Kitt Peak is probably the most famous Arizona observatory and one of the premier facilities in the US.
Saguaro Astronomy Club Saguaro Astronomy Club (SAC) website
Phoenix Astronomical Society Phoenix Astronomical Society (PAS) website
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Home Page Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) website
International Dark-Sky Association Much information about fighting light pollution, the bane of astronomers worldwide.
Prescott Astronomy Club Prescott Astronomy Club website
Coconino Astronomical Society Coconino Astronomical Society (CAS) website Flagstaff, AZ
West Valley Astronomy Club West Valley Astronomy Club (WVAC) website
Arizona Science Center Science fun for the whole family! Be sure to check out the planetarium link for information about the great shows at Dorrance Planetarium.
Star Gazing for Everyone Phoenix area/Maricopa County Parks (Tony and Carole LaConte)
Riparian Institute Gilbert - EVAC holds monthly star parties at the Gilbert Library
Arizona NASA-JPL Ambassadors NASA-JPL Arizona Solar System Ambassadors
Challenger Learning Center Peoria
ASU Planetarium Arizona State University campus, Tempe
ASU Astronomy Dept. Open House Arizona State University campus, Tempe
ASU Planetary Geology Dept. Space Photography Lab
ASU Center for Meteorite Studies Arizona State University campus, Tempe
ASU Meteorite Collections Arizona State University campus, Tempe
Glendale College Astronomy Glendale
Phoenix College Physics Dept. Phoenix
Scottsdale Community College Physics and Astronomy Steve Mutz
Mt. Graham International Observatory MGIO
Large Binocular Telescope LBT
Lowell Observatory Learn more about this famous observatory near Flagstaff, Arizona.
Kitt Peak National Observatory Much of this information is geared toward professional astronomers, but might be of general interest anyway.
Kitt Peak Visitor Center NAOA Outreach -- Information and Public Tours
Kitt Peak Visitor Center NOAO Kitt Peak Observatory Advanced Observing Program
Students for Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) U. of AZ - LPL Chapter - Tucson, LOTS of deep sky info!!
Flandrau Science Center Planetarium and Observatory - U. of AZ campus, Tucson
University of Arizona Astronomy Dept. University of Arizona
Steward Observatory Mirror Lab Prof. Roger Angel's lab, where they spin-cast the huge telescope mirrors!
Optical Sciences Center University of AZ, Tucson
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory U. of AZ campus, Tucson
LPL Outreach Programs and information LPL Outreach Programs and information
"Meteorites and Their Properties" LPL online booklet
U. of Arizona Space Imagery Center List of Arizona Meteorites
Barringer Meteor Crater Winslow
Lowell Observatory Asteroids search program LONEOS
U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Flagstaff -- Astrogeology Center
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Fred Whipple Observatory -- Mt. Hopkins
MMT Observatory Mt. Hopkins
Other Astronomy Links
Waiting for darkness.... This photo was taken at the 1996 All-Arizona Star Party, an event sponsored by EVAC each October.
Astromart Astronomy classifieds, articles and reviews.
Astronomy Clubs dot Com Comprehensive listing of astronomy clubs worldwide.
Bad Astronomy Phil Plait's website which seeks to dispel common misconceptions.
Cloudy Nights Telescope reviews, articles etc.
Colorado River Astronomy Club Website of Colorado River Astronomy Club
Heavens-Above Information on ISS, shuttle, satellites and other spaceflight; plus other astronomical information.
Let's Talk Stars Astronomy Talk Radio, hosted by David H. Levy
NASA Home Page National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The NGC/IC Project Research and information resources on deep sky objects.
US Naval Observatory Complete Sun and Moon data for one day, anywhere in the world.
Universe Today Information on space exploration, including the latest news and developments.