The Oryx Guide to Astronomy Resources

This reference guide includes an A-Z list of individuals and institutions, including planetariums, science museums, public astronomy programmes, schools and amateur astronomy clubs, that will provide information about their activities and resources.

The guide also lists observatories around the world that maintain optical and radio astronomy telescopes, telescope manufacturers with evaluations of their products, and forthcoming events of interest to astronomers.

Current books, magazines, Web sites and databases that include astronomy information are described, and an essay is included on contemporary developments in astronomy.

Amateur astronomers will also find a special section on the work that they can undertake, as well as a glossary of terms.