In this section I will list a bunch of useful astronomy related links be it for free software, other blogs or forums and anything really that may be interesting or useful. Please note that I am not connected to in any way with any of the linked sites below apart from finding them to all be very useful, helpful and interesting.
If you would like me to add a link of your own or think I have missed anything important then please let me know I can add it to the list.
If you would like me to add a link of your own or think I have missed anything important then please let me know I can add it to the list.
Free astronomy software
-Stellarium: Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. http://www.stellarium.org/
-Deep Sky Stacker: DeepSkyStacker is a freeware for astrophotographers that simplifies all the pre-processing steps of deep sky pictures. http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html
-GIMP: It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It works on many operating systems, in many languages. A free alternative to photoshop. http://www.gimp.org/
-AutoStakkert: Emil Kraaikamps excellent stacking software, stacks anything from Solar, Lunar, Planetary. http://www.autostakkert.com/wp/
-Registax: Free software for alignment/stacking/processing of images. http://www.astronomie.be/registax/index.html
-Cartes du Ciel: This program enables you to draw sky charts, making use of the data in 16 catalogs of stars and nebulae. In addition the position of planets, asteroids and comets are shown. http://www.ap-i.net/skychart/en/start
-PIPP: Planetary Imaging PreProcessor: An excellent piece of software that allows you to crop, edit an align images and avi's before use in a dedicated stacking program. I don't know what I'd do without it. https://sites.google.com/site/astropipp/
-Deep Sky Stacker: DeepSkyStacker is a freeware for astrophotographers that simplifies all the pre-processing steps of deep sky pictures. http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html
-GIMP: It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It works on many operating systems, in many languages. A free alternative to photoshop. http://www.gimp.org/
-AutoStakkert: Emil Kraaikamps excellent stacking software, stacks anything from Solar, Lunar, Planetary. http://www.autostakkert.com/wp/
-Registax: Free software for alignment/stacking/processing of images. http://www.astronomie.be/registax/index.html
-Cartes du Ciel: This program enables you to draw sky charts, making use of the data in 16 catalogs of stars and nebulae. In addition the position of planets, asteroids and comets are shown. http://www.ap-i.net/skychart/en/start
-PIPP: Planetary Imaging PreProcessor: An excellent piece of software that allows you to crop, edit an align images and avi's before use in a dedicated stacking program. I don't know what I'd do without it. https://sites.google.com/site/astropipp/
Forums & Websites
-Stagazerslounge: Forum http://stargazerslounge.com/
-Ice in Space: Forum http://www.iceinspace.com.au
-Solar Chat: Forum, all things solar. http://www.solarchat.natca.net/
-Heavens Above: Useful site for tracking satellites and ISS passes amongst other things. http://www.heavens-above.com/
-Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project: An excellent Solar Astronomy outreach program that brings science and education to children all over the world. http://solarastronomy.org/
Amateur Astrophotography Ezine: An excellent online magazine featuring the works of amateurs. http://www.amateurastrophotography.net
-Ice in Space: Forum http://www.iceinspace.com.au
-Solar Chat: Forum, all things solar. http://www.solarchat.natca.net/
-Heavens Above: Useful site for tracking satellites and ISS passes amongst other things. http://www.heavens-above.com/
-Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project: An excellent Solar Astronomy outreach program that brings science and education to children all over the world. http://solarastronomy.org/
Amateur Astrophotography Ezine: An excellent online magazine featuring the works of amateurs. http://www.amateurastrophotography.net
Other
-Astro apparel: Astronomy related T-shirt designs. http://www.skreened.com/astropaz
