Astronomical observatories around the world - from large, professional observatories to smaller, private ones.  

Also includes

• links to information about space-based observatories
• links to astronomical research bodies and institutes

All about stars,  galaxies and larger structures including

• the formation and life cycle of stars
• different types of stars
• different kinds of galaxies & larger structures
• the study and/or observation of specific types of stars and/or galaxies and
• related topics

All kinds of things about the objects we observe in the night sky: from the scientific explanations to  useful lists and detailed descriptions. Post links to picture sites under "Photography", but otherwise, this is the place to add your link about those fascinating things "up there" - or to browse links that others have supplied.

The kind of information you need before going out to observe...

Everything about the Constellations - from identifying them to the mythology behind each "picture" in the sky.