Here is my personal list of astronomy resources:
This list is constantly being updated, and isn't exhaustive, but here are some astronomy resources that I have thoroughly enjoyed.
Background information for creating this page:
I was very lucky to discover my love for astronomy when I was 14 years-old, but I had no clue about the most popular and helpful resources to make this dream a reality.
Although I was familiar with high school research programs and STEM competitions, I had no clue my now favourite opportunities (SSP and USAAAO) existed until the last moment's notice. For context, I applied to SSP a day before applications were due and I took the USAAAO as a senior in high school. Though I'm grateful for these immersive opportunities, I wish I had discovered them years before. I hope this list of resources ensures you don't face my similar predicament.
- Summer Science Program for Astrophysics
- —> Great research opportunity for high school sophomores/juniors. Provides financial aid!
- The USA Astronomy Olympiad.
- —> Can be very fun!
- Astronomical League
- —> Join your local astronomical league chapter for outreach.
- Science Olympiad Astronomy
- —> Science Olympiad has a great astronomy event.
- CTY's Summer Camp
- —> John Hopkin's Talented Youth Program offers this summer camp.
- International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition
- —> Fun (not-intensive) astronomy competition — shoot for Au (gold)!
- Astrobites
- —> Read about astronomy research in a lighter way.
- Salvati's Book for Astronomy Olympiad
- —> Competition preparation book for astronomy olympiad.
- Carrol and Ostille
- —> Graduate level astrophysics textbook — quite intense but great.
- Colleges that offer an astronomy/astrophysics major.
- —> Any college offering a physics major is equally excellent (an astronomy minor is always a plus).
- Great advice for applying to graduate school in astro.
- —> Scroll down to section VI for a list of colleges offering a Phd in astro.
- Why do astronomers learn programming?
- —> Here's a helpful article detailing how programming and data science is used in astronomy. Many astronomers go on to pursue industry careers that rely on strong data analytics skills. I was recommended this article by another student!