Archaeoastronomy 90
Eclipses, Occultations and Transits 7
Instruments 9
Observatories 4
People 86
Solar System 8
Worldviews 13
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History - Math, Science 108
History - Physics, Science 139
Space - Exploration, By Topic, History, Society 42
Science - By Topic, History, Society 425
 The Àryabhatíya of ÀryabhataThe Àryabhatíya of Àryabhata
 The oldest exact astronomic constant? The ratio of earth rotations to lunar orbits in Aryabhata's AD 498 writing.
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Astronomical References in the Ruba'iyât of Omar KhayyamAstronomical References in the Ruba'iyât of Omar Khayyam
 Excerpts and commentary with reproductions of some of Elihu Vedder's illustrations.
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AstronomyAstronomy
 Features history of discoveries and references.
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Astronomy in JapanAstronomy in Japan
 Historical and modern Japanese astronomy, and its place in Japanese culture
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Astronomy in Sweden 1860-1940Astronomy in Sweden 1860-1940
 From the Uppsala University Newsletter for History of Science.
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Astronomy in the 18th CenturyAstronomy in the 18th Century
 Discusses the development of reflective telescopes during the 1700's. Covers the different types of mirrors and lens that were used during these times. Includes some key contributors to the improvement of the telescope during this period.
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Atlas CelesteAtlas Celeste
 A rare celestial atlas discovered in the library of the Manchester Astronomical Society.
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The Babylonian Theory of the PlanetsThe Babylonian Theory of the Planets
 A substantial look at the subject, and a review of N. M. Swerdlow's book.
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Biennial History of Astronomy ConferencesBiennial History of Astronomy Conferences
 Workshops at Notre Dame, papers presented, abstracts, group pictures of attendees.
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Big Ear Radio ObservatoryBig Ear Radio Observatory
 Radio astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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A Brief SETI ChronologyA Brief SETI Chronology
 A timeline of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, from Morrison and Coconni to SETI@home.
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The Cosmic Microwave Background RadiationThe Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
 Robert Woodrow Wilson Nobel Lecture.
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Digital Archive of Historical Astronomy PicturesDigital Archive of Historical Astronomy Pictures
 Images from the history of astronomy, old telescopes, pictures of astronomers, observatories.
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Electronic Newsletter for the History of AstronomyElectronic Newsletter for the History of Astronomy
 Complete archive and subscription information.
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From Stargazers to StarshipsFrom Stargazers to Starships
 Tutorial/historical exposition of the motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics and spaceflight, on a high school level.
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Gene Smith's Brief History of AstronomyGene Smith's Brief History of Astronomy
 Covers the development of this ancient science from days of Stonehenge (3100 BC) to the discovery of Pulsars (1968 AD). Includes related resource links.
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HASTRO-LHASTRO-L
 Archive of the History of Astronomy Discussion Group, the mailing list for scholars in this field.
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Heavenly Mathematics: Cultural AstronomyHeavenly Mathematics: Cultural Astronomy
 An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy.
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Hindu Cosmological Time CyclesHindu Cosmological Time Cycles
 An accurate calendar and the progenitor of the sexagesimal (base 60) "degree, minutes, seconds" measurement system.
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HistoriacoelestisHistoriacoelestis
 Yahoo group moderated by Stuart Williams, F.R.A.S.
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Historical Astronomy DivisionHistorical Astronomy Division
 American Astronomical Society division devoted to history, with a link to pages on the history of the society itself.
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History and Philosophy of Western AstronomyHistory and Philosophy of Western Astronomy
 The History chapter of an introductory astronomy course.
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History of AstronomyHistory of Astronomy
 Offers a history of the field and science. Features links to related sites, awards and contact details. Provided by the Working Group for the History of Astronomy.
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History of Astronomy PagesHistory of Astronomy Pages
 Frederik Kaiser (1808-1872) and the professionalisation of Dutch astronomy; The "Lost Letters" of J.C. Kapteyn (1851-1922); Many history of astronomy and history of science links with a Dutch flavour.
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A History of X-ray Astronomy at GoddardA History of X-ray Astronomy at Goddard
 Describes observations using balloons, rockets and satellites.
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Islamic AstronomyIslamic Astronomy
 Article by Owen Gingerich explores refinement and criticism of Ptolemaic astronomy, including religious influences on direction, and describes precursors to and influences on Copernicus.
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Jewish Astronomy, From Ancient to Modern TimesJewish Astronomy, From Ancient to Modern Times
 Astronomy in Israel from Og's Circle to the Wise Observatory.
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Little Green Men, White Dwarfs or Pulsars?Little Green Men, White Dwarfs or Pulsars?
 A personal account by Jocelyn Bell Burnell on the discovery of pulsars.
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The Manchester Astronomical Society HistoryThe Manchester Astronomical Society History
 The first hundred years, list of presidents, list of archived documents.
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MuslimHeritage.com - AstronomyMuslimHeritage.com - Astronomy
 Articles on astronomers, observatories, work performed and its significance from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries.
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Northern California History of Astronomy Luncheon and Discussion AssociationNorthern California History of Astronomy Luncheon and Discussion Association
 Announcements of discussions (in Oakland, California), open to the public, on various astronomy history topics, and an archive of past discussions
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Out of This WorldOut of This World
 Exhibition catalog for The Golden Age of the Celestial Atlas. Includes an historical essay and sample pictures.
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Roemer and the First Determination of the Velocity of LightRoemer and the First Determination of the Velocity of Light
 Burndy Library online publication of 1940 article detailing the background and details of Roemer's work.
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Rundetaarn (The Round Tower)Rundetaarn (The Round Tower)
 Astronomy in Denmark: Brahe, Roemer, Hertzsprung.
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Russell A. Hulse - Nobel LectureRussell A. Hulse - Nobel Lecture
 The discovery of the binary pulsar.
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A Science Odyssey - Physics and AstronomyA Science Odyssey - Physics and Astronomy
 PBS articles about 20th century astronomy and physics.
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The Society For The History Of AstronomyThe Society For The History Of Astronomy
 Academic and popular topics, with a focus on Britain.
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The Star of BethlehemThe Star of Bethlehem
 An investigation of the science and history which bear on the mysterious star said to have accompanied the advent of Christ.
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Starry MessengerStarry Messenger
 Phase I of the Electronic History of Astronomy, developed in the Whipple Museum of the History of Science at Trinity College, Cambridge. Covers the history of instruments and techniques, themes such as astrology and calendar reform, and biographies of major historical astronomers.
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Telescopes from the Ground UpTelescopes from the Ground Up
 The history of telescopes.
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Tycho's Star MapsTycho's Star Maps
 Celestial atlases and globes on exhibit at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
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Understanding Tidal FrictionUnderstanding Tidal Friction
 Article by Peter Brosche on gaining understanding of changes in the Moon's orbit.
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