Highlights this regular magazine devoted to space, space exploration and related technology.

Offers a personal view of astronomy, with reviews of this amateur's favourite telescopes and equipment.

Long running forum devoted to astronomical chat.

Magazine designed for the advanced amateur astronomer. Includes magazine index, subscription information and details of forthcoming events.

Provides astronomical data for each month, together with a guide to the sky at night.

Includes guides and articles for those hoping to get started in astronomy.

Official site of this popular UK astronomy magazine, offering online articles, sky charts, news and subscription information.

Providing an active discussion forum for keen astronomers.

Lancaster University's guide to a spectacular natural phenomenon, occasionally seen in the night sky over Britain. Includes an explanation, alerts, and contacts.

A Lancaster University project that monitors solar activity; offers a service to alert interested observers to the appearance of the Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights).

Monthly magazine based on the popular TV programme; includes subscription details, and information about current and past issues.

Three nights of live astronomy programmes from the BBC, presented by Professor Brian Cox in early January 2011. Includes live chat facility and details of many events being organised around the country to coincide with these programmes.

Video clips from Wonders of the Solar System and BBC TV series and content from the radio archive.

Describes the British led effort to land on Mars, part of the European Space Agency's Mars Express Mission, launched in June 2003. Information about the science and technology background, the landing timeline, and last news.

A company focused on spaceplane design, to realise low-cost access to space; includes a profile, details of their projects, and contacts.

A personal view of British space projects through history.

A group of meteorite researchers and amateur collectors. Includes a listing of meteorites that have fallen in Britain, background science, a forum, links, and contacts.

The voice of amateur astronomy in the UK; information about membership, activities and projects, services, news, and publications.

Britain’s leading think tank on space development; offers membership information and details of current projects, including The BIS Lunar Spaceship, and Projects Daedalus and Icarus, both focusing on the design of interstellar probes.

Provides information on the facilities and expertise of this research unit, focusing on astronomical surveying.

Aims to preserve and restore the beauty of the night sky by campaigning against excessive, inefficient and irresponsible lighting; includes campaign materials, background on the issues, articles, and contacts.

Serves as a hub for announcing astronomical events around the country.

A network of national and local astronomy and environmental organisations provides a guide to places identified as great spots for stargazing - without light pollution.

Champion's Scotland's areas of dark sky and runs a programme of amateur and educational astronomy events around Scotland. Includes information for schools and families and a downloadable beginners' booklet.

Charity which provides funding for scientific studies in space exploration and environmental concerns. Includes art gallery and details of current and previous awards made.

Provides a calculator for working out the impact of an asteroid strike on the earth.

An Oxford University project which invites members of the public to classify thousands of galaxies according to shape.

The UK's first Dark Sky for astronomy and stargazing; includes a guide to download, events diary, tips and resources, and a collection of podcasts.

A meteorite collector based in London provides a library of articles and resources about the men and women who witnessed them, and about the rocks themselves.

The UK Hydrographic Office presents a wealth of freely available astronomical data.

Features a calendar of events taking place across the UK to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. Also includes details of key projects, FAQ and funding information.

Contains information about this journal of the British Interplanetary Society.

A collection of resources about meteors and observing them; also includes news about predicted meteor showers, photo galleries, and advice on recording them.

An informal group of astronomers and radio enthusiasts with a special interest in meteor detection and radio astronomy. Describes their projects, with a calendar of meteor showers through the year.

An online library of free star and constellation charts, and resources for the amateur astronomer; also available to download in PDF format.

BBC archives examine the legacy of the space race and look ahead to the future, when mankind might make that giant leap once again.

An enthusiastic collector specialising in meteorites which have fallen in the UK and Ireland; includes a library of articles, background science, and contacts.

Features beautiful night sky photography from the UK, plus astronomy news and information about aurora and comets.

Carries scientific notes and papers, reports the meetings of the prestigious Royal Astronomical Society and has an active correspondence section.

Joint Tau Zero Foundation and British Interplanetary Society Initiative which aims to design a credible interstellar probe.

Based at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, carrying out world-class space research and technology development.

The UK's leading professional body for astronomy and astrophysics, geophysics, and planetary sciences. Includes their support programmes, library and archives, education resources, and lecture schedule.

Official site of this iconic astronomy and space TV programme presented by Sir Patrick Moore.

Membership society for astronomy historians; features news, outreach opportunities and details of current projects and special interest groups.

Group of astronomers promoting activities intended for beginner and advanced sky watchers. Presents calendar of events and details on membership.

Offering a discussion forum for those interested in both space technology and amateur astronomy.

A specialist group of the Royal Aeronautical Society; information about membership, events, and news.

Part of Lancaster University's Department of Physics, focussed on the study of solar-terrestrial physics and its effects on communication systems.

A centre of research on spacecraft technology within the School of Computing; includes a guide to their projects and research, international collaborations, research activities, and teaching.

Dedicated to studying the threats to earth from collisions with asteroids and comets. Provides visitor information and news, plus a wealth of information on near earth objects. Located in Knighton, Powys, Wales.

Promotes Scotland as being the ideal location for the UK's first spaceport.

Delivers small operational and commercial satellite missions; includes a company profile, with information about their products, services, and facilities.

The Scottish rocket programme; describes their research into waverider spaceplane technology. Also supports Space Education and runs rocketry workshops for educational and public events.

Active astronomy discussion forum.

Describes UK involvement in NASA's Swift satellite with a Gamma-Ray Burst detector and X-ray and optical telescopes. Also includes data, details of how to access and use it, news, training, and contacts.

Article from the Guardian explaining how to view the transit of Venus across the Sun's face on the 5-6th June 2012.

Discussion board where UK based astronomers can talk and ask/answer questions.

Facilitates access to both local and distributed (UK and international) datasets for scientists in the UK; includes registration details.

Launched to bring all UK civil space activities under one management. Includes an overview of their programmes and the sector, with learning resources, publications, news, and contacts.

Active astrophotography discussion forum, catering to all levels of experience.

Home of Richard Branson's company, which plans to plans to provide sub-orbital spaceflights to the paying public; includes full details of the project with news, career opportunities and video.