Science and Technology

Astronomy

BBC Space
The BBC's page on astronomy, with news and articles.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ science/ space/

British Association of Planetaria
The British Association of Planetaria (BAP) is a group of planetarium professionals and individuals devoted to astronomy and science education. The website provides information and contact details for all BAP planetaria within the UK and Ireland as well as offering useful links to additional astronomy related resources.
http://www.planetarium.org.uk/

British Astronomical Association
The BAA is Britain's leading organisation for observational astronomy. Formed in 1890, they have an international reputation for the quality of their observational and scientific work. Membership is open to all persons interested in astronomy.
http://britastro.org/ baa/

NASA
Great amount of information from the US space agency. Links to many NASA sites, as well as images and multimedia.
http://www.nasa.gov/

National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC), NASA
The National Space Science Data Center serves as the permanent archive for NASA space science mission data.
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/

New Scientist - Space
News and articles on astronomy, cosmology, space technology and human spaceflight.
http://www.newscientist.com/ section/ space

Royal Astronomical Society
The UK's leading professional body for astronomy and astrophysics, geophysics, solar and solar-terrestrial physics, and planetary sciences.
http://www.ras.org.uk

Society for Popular Astronomy
The SPA came into being in 1953 after Patrick Moore and others decided there was a need for a new organisation to help newcomers and beginners of all ages to stargazing.
http://www.popastro.com/

UK Space Agency
The UK Space Agency is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space. The Agency provides funding for a range of programmes via programmes such as the National Space Technology Programme and FP7 and works closely with national and international academic, education and community partners.
http://www.bis.gov.uk/ ukspaceagency

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