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Ask the Astronomer [offsite link]
Astronomer Sten Odenwald answers some of the most common questions about astronomy, covering not only the solar system but also what it´s like to be an astronomer.

Astronomer Profile--Edmund Halley
Despite his early success, Edmund Halley also suffered personal and professional disappointment.

Caroline Herschel - First Female Astronomer
Starting out as her brother´s assistant, Caroline Herschel quickly made a name for herself at a time when few women even held jobs. Not only that, but she helped redefine the science of astronomy.

Dictionary of Astronomers [offsite link]
A searchable website with brief biographies of notable astronomers through history. Also includes external links for more information.

Happy Birthday, Percy Lowell
He was a writer, a traveler, and an astronomer, best known for his prediction of Pluto.

Nicolaus Copernicus - Father of Modern Astronomy
Happy birthday Copernicus! This is your life...

Profile - Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton is widely considered one of the greatest scientific thinkers of all time, but while alive, he was also known for his personal eccentricities.

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