Astronomy links
Here are a few useful links. We'll be adding to this page so if you have a site that you think might be of interest let us know and we'll consider putting it here.
österlen observatory
14" Meade RCX-400 install in Pulsar 2.2m dome with AC282 pier and AC400 Megawedge [Go]
The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux
Former home of the Royal Observatory, a great day out for all astronomy enthusiasts [Go]
Society for Popular Astronomy
Great site for the casual observer and beginner just starting out in the fascinating hobby of astronomy [Go]
BBC News- Science and Nature Web Page
A host of information about our planet and its nearest star. [Go]
Scopes'n'Skies
Our alliance partner at the Astronomy & Nature Centre - specialising in nature optics and astronomy accessories. [Go]
SOHO - Sunspots Project
See what the sun is doing each day -Sunspots. High resolution image - List of all available daily images. LINKS to the ; World Data Center for the Sunspot Index ; The Sunspot Cycle (Marshall Space Flight Centre...
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Jamie Cooper's amateur web page
This is a brand new website designed to showcase some of my finest photographic images, many of which have been published in books and magazines. Take a visit to the Jamie Cooper Image Gallery.
Maybe you’ve seen my work before?
My astronomy images regularly feature on The Sky at Night TV program and my Blue Tit nestbox camera footage recently featured on Anglia TV news.
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What is light pollution?
Light Pollution is destroying the night skies over Britain; blotting out and spoiling our views of the stars and the Milky Way. Lighting the sky is an utter waste of energy and it robs people of the beauty of the stars. And yet the folk who "talk" big about their concern for the environment from church leaders to city councils are some of the worse offenders. Find out more on this site dedicated to reducing the light pollution problem.
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