The Star of Bethlehem
An investigation of the science and history which bear on the mysterious star said to have accompanied the advent of Christ.
www.bethlehemstar.net
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The Àryabhatíya of Àryabhata
The oldest exact astronomic constant? The ratio of earth rotations to lunar orbits in Aryabhata's AD 498 writing.
www.jqjacobs.net
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This Month in the History of Astronomy
Short descriptions of important discoveries, events, and birthdays sorted by month.
astro.martianbachelor.com
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Tycho's Star Maps
Celestial atlases and globes on exhibit at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.
www.nmm.ac.uk
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Understanding Tidal Friction
Article by Peter Brosche on gaining understanding of changes in the Moon's orbit.
www.tribunes.com
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X-ray Astronomy at Goddard
Describes observations using balloons, rockets and satellites.
lhea.gsfc.nasa.gov
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