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Lunar Exploration
The National Science Data Center's lunar exploration site. Contains the history of lunar exploration and details of future missions broken down by the year, or particular mission.
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon
A guide to observing the moon
http://www.shallowsky.com/moon/hitchhiker.html
Inconstant Moon
Points out interesting features to view on any given day. Intended as both an introduction to lunar astronomy for the beginner, and an ongoing reference point for the more experienced observer.
http://www.inconstantmoon.com/
Moon Charts
Charts contain views of the moon's phases from new moon to last quarter for the relevant year. The main chart also includes the zodiac path, which has proved to be a popular feature.
http://www.moonchart.co.uk
Phase of the Moon
Calendar showing the phase of the moon for this month or a month/year of your choice. Prints very nice too.
http://www.googol.com/moon
Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers
Very popular Association and site for Lunar observers. Observations can be submitted to various coordinators for publication.
http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/alpo/
American Lunar Society
This Society is the most popular one dedicated solely to Lunar research. Any one with an interest can join. It offers good information about Lunar geology and publishes the quarterly "Selenology".
http://otterdad.dynip.com/als/
NOVA Online | To the Moon
NOVA Online presents "To the Moon". Interesting Lunar puzzles and Apollo mission 360-degree pictures. Apollo astronaut interviews also.
http://cgi.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tothemoon/
U.S. Naval Observatory Data Services
The Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications page. Moonrise/moonset data. Lunar eclipse data. Lunar positions and phase data.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/AA/data/
Moon Calculator (MoonCalc)
Free Moon calculator software. The DOS program provides information relating to the position, age, phase, and appearance, of the Moon for any date and location. Graphics also displayed.
http://www.starlight.demon.co.uk/mooncalc/
Exploring the Moon
This site provides a timeline of Lunar exploration, a Lunar atlas, a few texts of early papers about the Moon and general Lunar information.
http://www.space.edu/moon/
The Moon - Zoom Astronomy
The moon, lunar phases, tides, lunar exploration, activities. Great site for beginners to learn all of the basics about the moon.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/moon/index.shtml
Lunar Prospector Information
National Science Data Center's Lunar Prospector site with links to detailed spacecraft information and scientific investigations that the mission was concerned with.
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunarprosp.html
The Moon in General
General information Moon site providing a summary of geological and physical properties. Many links to other Moon sites.
http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/luna.html
The Lunar Observer
An independent monthly newsletter for students of the Moon.
http://www.third-wave.com/dembow/dembow/
Moon Phases Pictures
Contains photographic maps of the moon, as well as selected pictures of lunar domes, crater chains and rills.
http://www.moon-phases.com
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