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These links were selected with great care in an attempt to bring to your
attention some of the finest web sites available on the WWW. The include a wide variety of
subjects in Astronomy, Mathematics and Physics, etc. The sites listed here are a small
subset of those reviewed because of the high standards set by the reviewer(s). We welcome
your comments.
AstronomyComets and Meteors
http://comets.amsmeteors.org.
One of the most impressive, and comprehensive, comet and meteor
sites on the WWW. This site is sponsored by the American Meteor Society and includes a
wealth of data, information and images.
Messier catalog
http://www.seds.org/messier/
This is an amazing source of information on Messier and Messier objects. In addition to a
catalogs of Messier objects, there is a wealth of deep space imagery and historical
information.
Planetary Views
http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/
A solar system simulator, a NASA/JPL/Caltech spyglass on the
cosmos. You set all of the parameters and it produces a beautiful image.
Radio Astronomy
http://www.bambi.net/sara.html
Society of Amateur Radio Astronomy (SARA)
Stellar Spectra
http://www.achilles.net/~jtalbot/data/index.html
Extensive catalogs and references of digitized stellar spectra.
Complexity
Cellular Automata
http://www.mirwoj.opus.chelm.pl/index.html
1-D and 2-D Cellular Automata Images and software.This site is devoted to Cellular Automata,
one of the most intriguing and admirable aspects of mathematics. Check out the freeware program, MCELL,
downloadable from this site. This program sets new standards in the field and was
obviously crafted by a uniquely talented developer (Mirek Wojtowicz).
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics
http://www.walrus.com/~pietro/newpages/919p3photo.html
Interesting photographs and "movie" files of Honda's bipedal robots.
Nano-Technology
Micromachines
http://www.mdl.sandia.gov/micromachine/images11.html
Sandia National Laboratories' Intelligent Micromachine Initiative. Photomicrographs of
gear chains, rotary locking devices, mirrors, etc.
Physics
Chaos - Tutorial
http://www.mcasco.com/ocourse.html
This an excellent site for those interested in Chaos. In addition to substantial detail,
interactive graphics allow the user to develop a strong intuitive understanding of the
basic aspects of Chaos.
Color Spectra
http://www.achilles.net/~jtalbot/data/elements/index.html
Amazing color spectra of gas discharges. Simply one of the finest Physics web sites on the
WWW.
Non-Linear Dynamics
http://phyvax.ir.miami.edu:8001/ndl/$root.htm
An importnant website for ayone interested in chaos
and both theroretical and experimental non-linear dynamics.
Science
Molecular Modeling
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery.html
Hundreds of examples of full color photomicrographs (photographs taken through a
microscope). Java animations provided. Microscopy tutorial and hundreds of microscopy
links. Also includes a microscopy museum.
Software
Scientific Workplace
http://www.mackichan.com/
Scientific WorkPlace is the convergence of state-of-the-art
word processing and the Maple� computer algebra system. This tool is rapidly emerging as
a worldwide standard. It is a must for anyone preparing scientific and/or technical
documents. One need not know TEX to use it, but, TEX users simply love it.
There are also a number of Amateur Science Sites worthy of your
attention, e.g.,
Astronomy
Amateur Astronomy - CCD
http://www.biz1.net/~ruppelgl/
This site is an important one for anyone interested in CCD technology and its applications
in Amateur Astronomy.
Amateur Astronomy - Goldilocks, Gravitational Lens Effect, and more.
http://www.bm.cesnet.cz/~ondra/
Don't fooled by the modest homepage. There is a wealth of interesting and important
material on this unique web site. You'll find yourself spending a lot of time there and
you'll have a rich and rewarding experience.
Astro-Photography - Beautiful images, tutorial articles
http://www.astropix.com/INDEX.HTM
Unquestionably one of the best, if not the best, web sites for astro- photography, on the
WWW. In additional to some of the most beautiful photographs you'll find anywhere, the
author provides an extremely rich set of articles on astro-photography and a wealth of
links. Be prepared to spend some time at this site. If you are interested in astro-
photography this is a "" site. You will simply be
amazed at what you find. Jerry Lodriguss has made an artform of astro-photography.
Astro-Photography - Beautiful images, tutorial articles
http://voltaire.csun.edu/ann/lunar.html
Some of the best moon photos on the WWW. Also includes a mini- tutorial on
astro-photography. Images captured with Astro-Physics 6-inch EDF refractor.
Astro-Spectroscopy - Beautiful images, professional quality research.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/MauriceGavin/
The work presented at this site sets new standards for amateur spectroscopic research. It
reaffirms once again that serious amateurs can provide excellent research even when
limited by time, funding and support. If you have any interest in spectroscopy of the
heavens, don't miss this site.
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