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Topic: milky way
Definition:

  • the galaxy containing the solar system
  • consists of millions of stars that can be seen as a diffuse band of light stretching across the night sky

    Related tag cloud:

  • astronomy
  • stars
  • astrophotography
  • galaxy
  • comets
  • light pollution
  • planets
  • moon
  • universe
  • galaxies
  • images
  • sun
  • constellation
  • solar system
  • planetarium
  • cosmos
  • dark sky society
  • lighting ordinance
  • international dark-sky association
  • international dark sky association
  • venus
    • Resources:

    ADC - Astronomical Data Center
    NASA's ADC is a resource for astronomical data, catalogs, and journal tables. Effective October 1 2002, NASA is directing ADC users to the sites listed below that provide similar services. Maintenance and updating of the ADC's Web site and services will be discontinued.
    http://adc.gsfc.nasa.gov/

    (UK) University of Cambridge
    Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. Details of research, undergraduate and postgraduate study, and computing in the department.
    http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/

    Department of Physics and Astronomy
    Research groups in x-ray and observational astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, and space projects and instrumentation.
    http://www.star.le.ac.uk/

    PBS Online
    This Web site from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) features companion Web sites for nearly 250 PBS programs and specials, as well as seven online neighborhoods that aggregate content by genre and interest.
    http://www.pbs.org