The Villages Astronomy Club: Resources

Astronomical League

The Villages Astronomy Club is a member organization of The Astronomical League. Paid members of our club have access to the membership benefits of The Astronomical League.

The Astronomical League

Celestial Savings Program, save 10% off most astronomical purchases at participating vendors.

Nearby Clubs

Fruitland Park Astronomy Group, our sister organization, on Facebook

Moonstruck Astronomy Club, at Top of the World, Ocala

Chiefland Astronomy Village, west of Gainsville, about 90 minutes drive.

Central Florida Astronomical Society, centered east of Orlando.

Basic Astronomy Information

Basic Astronomy Glossary

Astronomical Terms and Definitions

List of Astronomy Acronyms

Basics of Spaceflight Glossary

Take Your First Steps in Astronomy (PDF, 8 pages)

Night Sky Guide (updated monthly)

Software and Apps

Astrospheric, detailed weather for astronomy. On the web, or on your mobile device. App store links at bottom of page.

Stellarium planetarium software. Downloads for all major computer platforms.

Stellarium Web, web-based version of Stellarium, no software install required. Also includes links to mobile device versions in the app stores.