Online Astronomy Tools,
and astronomer related online links

Online star chart and solar system

• Enable JAVA^TM, for Mini-AstroViewer

Current phase of the Moon

• updates every 4 hours
  curtesy of US Navy Time Service Dep.

Telescope Calculator

• This interactive telescope calculator is designed
  to give answers to commonly asked questions
  about a given instrument's performance when
  changing eyepieces and accessories.
  Curtesy from NightSkies
  run calculator

More online tools

Lens and geometric optics

• Simulate how light will defract on any type of lens and mirror. Combine lenses, change aperture, size, thickness, distance etc...
  Curtesy of Physics Lab
  run physlet

Online StarDome

• 
  Your sky tonight live!
  Click here

More coming soon!

Astrophotography, info about telescopes, software, tips & tricks, homemade scopes and lenses etc.
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