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Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Astronomy is often thought of as a solitary hobby, but it reverberates throughout society. Join fellow astronomer Stuart Goldman as he investigates the various intersections between astronomy and community, especially the burgeoning online culture, with a sense of pith and humor. He reports on the latest Webby Awards for science sites and notes when an asteroid is named after Jon Stewart. He also takes advantage of multimedia, showcasing resources such as SOHO’s Comet McNaught video. Follow Goldman’s engaging posts to learn about online resources related to astrophotography, Mars missions, observing Iridium flares, and much more.

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Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Landscapes at Night, What a Delight

Earth's beautiful and historical places serve as foregrounds for the starry sky.

By: Stuart Goldman December 26, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Scope Calculator Applet Added

Try out a new addition to our suite of interactive observing tools.

By: Stuart Goldman August 7, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Celebrate the Arbitrary!

Contemplating the numerical excuses in life.

By: Stuart Goldman July 10, 2007

People, Places, and Events

Web Winners

The Astronomical League has announced its webmaster of the year.

By: Stuart Goldman July 10, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Friday's Feature Film

Here's how observatories clean their optics.

By: Stuart Goldman June 29, 2007

Station in Orbit

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Station Watching

You've never seen the International Space Station fly over looking like this.

By: Stuart Goldman June 28, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

My Brother in Space

Another "star" is born.

By: Stuart Goldman June 12, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Homes of the Domes

A shortcut to the world's astronomical observatories.

By: Stuart Goldman June 6, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Trivial Matters

Need the answers to the Astronomy in Popular Culture quiz?

By: Stuart Goldman June 1, 2007

Google Maps

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Watch Where You're Driving

Walk the streets of San Francisco from your computer.

By: Stuart Goldman May 30, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

TV Alert

Space science will be featured on the History Channel tonight.

By: Stuart Goldman May 29, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Clear Skies Observing Guides: Digital Help for Targeting Deep-Sky Objects

A dutch amateur astronomer may have just the observing guidance you need.

By: Stuart Goldman May 23, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Super Supernova? Old News!

The universe's biggest stellar explosion hits the headlines.

By: Stuart Goldman May 8, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Another CalSKY Success

Daily e-mail alerts pay off again.

By: Stuart Goldman May 4, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Astro YouTube

Watch and share space-related videos.

By: Stuart Goldman May 3, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Drunken Moon

The mesmerizing results of a long-term photography project. Just try to look away!

By: Stuart Goldman May 2, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Still not Earthlike

This exoplanet is ever so almost like Earth. Kinda. No, not really.

By: Stuart Goldman April 25, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

Six Months Later

Know what spring brings? Another semi-annual index!

By: Stuart Goldman April 20, 2007

Seeing far with little

Choosing Your Astronomy Equipment

Tools for Stargazing

Learn how to get the most out of your binoculars, telescope, and more.

By: Stuart Goldman April 11, 2007

Astronomy Online with Stuart Goldman

It's "Oscar" Time

The nominees for "Best Science Website" have been announced.

By: Stuart Goldman April 10, 2007

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