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Pulsar Optical
Pulsar Optical was formed by keen amateur astronomer, Gary Walker, over 10 years ago, and has rapidly advanced to becoming one of the country's leading and most respected suppliers of specialist astronomical equipment. We have a history of telescope building (Dobsonian telescopes up to 24inch aperture, as an example), and we pride ourselves on helping our customers make the right decisions.

Rother Valley Optics
Rother Valley Optics is the largest one stop shop for the Latest Range of Telescopes, Binoculars & Accessories. We are constantly updating offers and adding new products to our massive range. So keep coming back! Everything Discounted: Every item online carries a discount where brands allow!

SCS Astro
SCS Astro Limited is one of the UK's leading suppliers of astronomical equipment. The business is run by Anne and Kieron McGrath and has been trading since 1993. In April 1998 we opened our retail outlet, The Astronomy Shop, in Wellington, Somerset. Based in the West Country, SCS Astro sells all over the world.

STAR Distribution
Website run by HAS members, dedicated to the distribution of official Patrick Moore items and memorabilia.

Dark Sky Scotland
Scotland has some of the best areas of dark sky in Europe which offer spectacular views of the stars and planets. Come along to our events to enjoy the night sky and find out how astronomers are delving ever deeper into the wonders of the Universe.

Galaxy Zoo
Visitors to galaxyzoo.org get to see stunning images of galaxies. By classifying some of these images visitors are helping astronomers to understand the structure of the universe. The new digital images were taken using the robotic Sloan Digital Sky Survey telescope in New Mexico.

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is unique among UK scientific establishments in that it houses on a single site a university astronomy research group, an establishment of a UK Research Council and a Visitor Centre.

Visions of the Cosmos
A wealth of information about the formation and evolution of our planet Earth and of the other planets of the Solar system. There follows sections on our Sun and the other stars including supernova, neutron stars and black holes. The final section discusses particle physics and the Large Hadron Collider.

Going Nova
Going Nova was established three years ago to identify for the Highlands and Islands the key areas of knowledge that need to be drawn on locally to sustain and develop the economy and community life of the region – and the routes to applying them. Some of the new areas are quite abstract, for development over time; others have immediate practical benefit.

Sir Patrick Moore
This site has been launched not only to establish a web presence for Sir Patrick, but also to provide an invaluable resource for amateur astronomers and hobbyists alike.

Skymaps.com - The Evening Sky Map
The Evening Sky Map (PDF) is a 2-page monthly guide to the night sky suitable for all sky watchers including newcomers to Astronomy. Designed to print clearly on all printers, The Evening Sky Map is ready-to-use and will help you to: Identify planets, stars and major constellations Find sparkling star clusters, wispy nebulae & distant galaxies Locate and follow bright comets across the sky Learn about the night sky and Astronomy. The Evening Sky Map is FREE for personal non-commercial educational use. Astronomy Education and Outreach groups may freely distribute printed handouts of The Evening Sky Map subject to the Terms of Use.

Spaceport Scotland
SPACEPORT SCOTLAND is an initiative by people, companies and organisations in Moray, Scotland. Its purpose is to stimulate interest in the possible use of Lossiemouth Air Force Base as a location for the UK's first operational spaceport, and to provide information about it.

The Campaign for Dark Skies
The CfDS aims to preserve and restore the beauty of the night sky by campaigning against excessive, inefficient and irresponsible lighting that shines where it is not wanted nor needed.

Aberdeen Astronomical Society
AAS is an organisation for astronomy enthusiasts that meet on a regular basis for astronomical observing, talks by guest speakers and visits to observatories and planetaria. AAS has members of all ages and experience levels. We usually meet at the historic Cromwell Tower Observatory (CTO) in Old Aberdeen and at the Bettridge Centre, Newtonhill

astronomy.shetland
Shetland's virtual astronomy club.

British Astronomical Association
Formed in 1890, the British Astronomical Association has an international reputation for the quality of its observational and scientific work. Membership is open to all persons interested in astronomy.

Federation of Astronomical Societies
The Federation of Astronomical Societies aims to be a body of societies united in their attempts to help each other find the best ways of working for their common cause of creating a fully successful astronomical society.

Moray's Astronomy Club, Sigma
Our neighbouring and very successful astronomy club in Moray.

The Society for Popular Astronomy
There’s so much happening in the skies above. The Society for Popular Astronomy brings the excitement of the universe to everyone. Whether you are young or old, a beginner or an experienced skywatcher, you’ll get a great deal from the SPA — Britain’s brightest astronomical society!

UK Astro Ads
Buy, Sell and Trade used astronomical equipment.

UK Astronomy Buy & Sell
Most popular astronomy classifieds site in the UK.

Bill Leslie
Website of Bill Leslie, enthusiastic solar and lunar observer and keen astro DIY-er.

Cromarty Vortex
Antony McEwan's website, with some images, features and musings.

douglas Thomson
Douglas Thomson's photography website

Eric's Astrophotography Blog
Eric Walker's website with lots of his astro images and projects.

Eyepiece Field Calculator
A page that allows you to view the true field of view given by an exhaustive selection of eyepieces, against the backdrop of real astronomical objects.