10 Blogs for People That Love to Gaze at Stars

Astronomy being one of our favorite hobbies, we try to keep abreast of the subject as much as we can. Fortunately, there’s an abundance of available resources online that cater to both amateur and experienced astronomers alike. Photo galleries, star maps, equipment advice, plus tips on where to look in the night sky are just a few of the resources at the stargazer’s disposal online. The following are ten blogs where stargazers go to gaze and contemplate:

1. Bad Astronomy (Discover Magazine) – Created by Phil Plait, who spent ten years working on that little project known as the Hubble Telescope, and authored numerous articles as well as two books on the subject of astronomy. Check out one of his books here.
2. Skymania – A UK-based astronomy site that’s rich in news resources for the novice astronomer. Check out the Sky Tonight tab for current tips on what’s going on overhead, and where to find it. The Stargazing tab is a handy link to begin if you’re unsure where to start.
3. Wonders of Stargazing – This blog was created by the folks at Skymania, and is especially designed for targeting the beginner stargazing audience. Tips on night sky viewing, nearby planets, the moon, and even help with selecting a telescope are provided through the tabbed menu on the header.
4. NASA Blogs – Here is where space cadets can stay on top of what’s happening at NASA. There are also blogs for various ongoing projects and events, like a recent fireball sighting over Georgia and asteroid tracking noted in the Watch The Skies section.
5. Astroblog – Ian Musgrave of Adelaide, South Australia covers the Southern Hemisphere for astronomy buffs. He and his 8” scope, Don, partner to bring visitors some rather spectacular images and his blog makes for some very educational reading.

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