These links give the latest news about the most powerful space-based infrared telescope, the James Webb telescope, and information about its scientific objectives and instrumentation,
1) For the latest observations and information see NASA’s JW Telescope Facebook page
2) For the latest observations and information see ESA’s JW Telescope Facebook page
3) For the latest observations and information see this on X WebbSeesFarther page
For children and beginners, the first seven links provide a simple introduction to astronomy and observing.
Astronomy: Computer Software Games for Kids
AAA State of Play – Astronomy Resources for Kids
This link was found by Julie who’s a volunteer helping Lisa Echevarria, the Program Director of the Hastings Recreation Centre in Minnesota, which provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of the Seasons, Solstices, and Equinoxes
This interesting link was found by a young student called Jeremy that explains the approach to utilising observational data for modelling and predicting outcomes, e.g. asteroid impacts, solar activity consequences, and use of AI. The Role of Data Science in Astronomy and Interstellar exploration
This basic introduction to Astronomy that’s well suited to young children children was discovered by a young student called Ada who had found this page of our website useful. Her Tutor Elizabeth kindly sent it to us so other visitors to our website can explore it. Navigating the Stars: A Young Learner’s Guide to Astronomy. Also, another young student Sohana found this link that her tutor Ms Jessica Williams, kindly sent to us Role of Data Science in Astronomy and Interstellar Exploration
Home Science: Backyard Astronomy Basics
The Nine Planets Plenty of information about our Solar System
Live Sky Guide to the Solar System and the night sky
The Cosmos even more links to topics on astronomy
Sky Marvels home page This website is well worth exploring with plenty of links to news, images, videos, and even astronomy gifts.
Time and date.com/astronomy – Sun, Moon, Solar & Lunar Eclipses & phases (all set for Liverpool), the sky tonight – planets their distance size & brightness and planet size & order); Equinox & Solstice (set for Liverpool); and when can you see meteor showers (set for Liverpool). By clicking the various links on different pages you can find all the key information you need.
A Students Guide to Solar and Lunar Eclipses Provides easy-to-understand information about these events and includes additional related links.
Astronomical Society of Botswana. Southport AS has through our President, Professor Michael Bode, established a working relationship with this new organisation.
Southport U3A Astronomy Group. U3A group run by our member Bob Mount
Liverpool World Museum Planetarium
Southport Scientific Society (SSS)
Southport Philosophy in Pubs Lecture Group (PIPS, currently on Zoom)
Society for the History of Astronomy (SHA)
Royal Astronomical Society (RAS)
British Astronomical Association (BAA)
Federation of Astronomical Societies (FAS)
For UK Astronomy events visit Go Stargazing
Contact details for UK Astronomy Societies Astronomy Clubs in the UK
Northwest Group of Astronomical Societies (NWGAS) websites: –
Liverpool Astronomical Society, Preston & District Astronomical Society (PADAS), Blackpool & District Astronomical Society, Furness & South Lakes Astronomical Society, Earby Astronomical Society, Bolton Astronomical Society, Salford Astronomical Society, Manchester Astronomical Society, Macclesfield Astronomical Society, Chester Astronomical Society, Mid-Cheshire Astronomical Group, South Cheshire Astronomical Society and North Wales Astronomy Society.
southportastro.org 
