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On this page I'll include a list of links to other web sites that I enjoy. I may also include an explanation of what I like about the site.

A very good friend and mentor's site I visit daily. I'm also a moderator on one of the forums so I guess I am a little partial:

Arkansas Sky Observatory

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Guide astronomical software.

Project Pluto, home of Guide

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Here's a link to planning software complete with telescope control for many kinds of mounts:

AstroPlanner

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Here's some links to great dealers:

Santa Barbara Instrument Group

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Oceanside Photo & Telescope

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Here's a great dew controller for your telescope:

DewBuster

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A friend's site is here...he takes some really fantastic photos!:

RicksAstro Astrophotography

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Excellent wedges and parts:

Mitty Industries Inc.


Want your telescope to perform better than it ever has? I can personally attest to the how well this service tunes telescopes, as my telescope was SuperCharged back in early 2002 and has performed flawlessly since. As much as I like to 'tinker' I have resisted the urge to get inside since the professional who worked on it did such a great job! Use the link below and check it out for yourself, you won't regret it!

Do you have a hard time trying to get good portable Polar Alignment? You should try the Kochab Clock method for precise portable alignment!

Need orbital elements for your favorite planetarium-type/sky simulation software packages. The link below will get you there!

Do you like to chase comets but don't know where to get weekly information about them? The link below will get you to a great site that lists many!

Below is another link about comets from Skyhound.

Need a research-quality image in FITS format? Well you're in luck as the Astronomy Digital Image Library (ADIL) probably has what you're looking for!

Would you like to know more about our own solar system? The site below at NASA has some great information on their site!

Would you like to know more about the Clear Sky Clock on my home page? Do you want to find out if there is one near you? You might even be able to get your own Clear Sky Clock! Check out the Clear Sky Clock site below!

Looking to add to your collection of astronomy equipment or maybe need to off load some? Check out Astromart, if you need or want it the chances are they you'll find it there! I've dealt on Astromart for some time now and the members there are all great to work with!