History of Astronomy

Ancient Astronomy Resource Center ( A Central Resource for Educators and Student )

A Central Resource for Educators and Students of Ancient Asronomy and Cosmology. Contains a complete survey of ancient cultures, including Asian, North American, and Meso-American Societies. Several links to other astronomy related web sites are also included. An on-line tour of the Dresden Codex, and other Mayan and Aztec texts are provided. Includes several essays from Pomona College students on many aspects of ancient cultures.

Astronomy Acknowledgement Index ( AAI )

This service provides references to all personal acknowledgements from all papers published in the leading journals in astronomy. Search by name and lists of the most acknowledged scientists are available. The database is updated monthly. The AAI is compiled by Dima Verner, University of Kentucky.

Greek Astronomy (extra) ( Object Omitted from Exhibit )

The Greek Astronomy subsection in the Mathematics section at the Library of Congress Vatican Exhibit

Greek Astronomy ( The Revival of an Ancient Science )

The Greek Astronomy subsection in the Mathematics section at the Library of Congress Vatican Exhibit

History of Astronomy

The first general History of Astronomy pages on the Web. These pages are maintained by the Working Group for the History of Astronomy in the Astronomische Gesellschaft

Rome Observatory Astronomical Museum

Historical Astronomical Museum, with description cards and some pictures

The Galileo Project

A web resource on the life and works of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642).

Working Group for the History of Astronomy ( in the Astronomische Gesellschaft )

The working group is open for all who are interested, it's membership is independent from that in the AG.

Working Group for the History of Astronomy: Electronic newsletters ( EMA/ENHA )

The newsletters contain announcements of conferences, exhibitions, new books, and other related material. They are available in the German original as well as in English translation.