Web Directory

» Andromeda Galaxy
   Information about the Andromeda Galaxy with descriptions and pictures.
   http://www.solstation.com/x-objects/andromeda.htm

» Arp's Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies
   Information about Halton Arp's 1966 "Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies," aimed chiefly at amateur astronomers. Includes summary data, observing tips, and images. By Dennis Webb.
   http://arpgalaxy.com

» BBC Science and Nature: Galaxy Guide
   Provides an introduction to the classification of galaxies into spiral, barred spiral, elliptical, irregular, lenticular and radio galaxies.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/deepspace/galaxy/

» DIRECT Project Homepage
   Determining the distances to nearby galaxies.
   http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/~kstanek/DIRECT/

» Dust in Spiral Galaxies
   HST and ISO Results.
   http://www.astr.ua.edu/keel/research/dust.html

» European Network: The Formation and Evolution of Galaxies
   Purpose is to understand the creation of galaxies and the universe has evolved. Plans to study distant galaxies at optical, infrared, and radio frequencies.
   http://www.mpa-garching.mpg.de/Galaxien/EuroNet.html

» Faulkes Telescope Educational Guide - Galaxies
   Some useful information about the formation of galaxies.
   http://www.le.ac.uk/physics/faulkes/web/galaxies/y_ga_intro.html

» Galaxies
   Many selected links to websites dedicated to galaxies.
   http://www.galacticsurf.net/galaxieGB.htm

» Galaxy - Wikipedia
   Contains information of the types, dynamics, observations, and formation of galaxies.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy

» Galaxy Collisions
   A review article for non-specialists.
   http://arxiv.org/html/astro-ph/9908269/homepage.html

» Galaxy Evolution Explorer
   Contains information about the growth of various galaxies. Also includes images, news, and a glossary.
   http://www.galex.caltech.edu/

» Galaxy Formation & Evolution Lecture Notes
   Lectures given in 2006 by Julien Devriendt at Oxford University, which include an introduction to galactic dynamics and a primer on hierarchical galaxy formation.
   http://www-astro.physics.ox.ac.uk/~astroc1/GalaxyLectures_Notes.pdf

» Galaxy Morphological Classification
   Wikipedia article about the several schemes in use by which galaxies can be classified.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_morphological_classification

» Globular Clusters in the Andromeda Galaxy
   Data, observation notes, and more about globular clusters within the galaxy.
   http://www.astronomy-mall.com/Adventures.In.Deep.Space/gcm31.htm

» High Redshift Supernova Search
   Project at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab to search for supernovas in very remote galaxies. This provides an accurate means of measuring the distances to remote galaxies and thereby determining the age of the universe.
   http://www-supernova.lbl.gov/

» Lecture 27: Spirals and Ellipticals and Irregulars
   Classifications, properties, and structures and dynamics.
   http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/~pogge/Ast162/Unit4/types.html

» M31: The Andromeda Galaxy
   Includes a catalog of globular clusters, photos, and brief description.
   http://www.astr.ua.edu/gifimages/m31r.html

» Optical and Interpretative Astronomy Group
   Research group at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Observatory studying the structure and evolution of galaxies, especially stellar dynamics, stellar populations and galaxy formation from the point of view of optical and near-infrared astronomy.
   http://www.mpe.mpg.de/opinas/

» Review Articles about Galaxies
   A collection of hundreds of review articles. Topics covered include normal, peculiar and interacting galaxies, as well as galaxy evolution and galaxy clusters. Part of Caltech's "LEVEL 5" knowledgebase of extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.
   http://nedwww.ipac.caltech.edu/level5/galaxies.html

» Skywalker Viewing Tool
   Java-based viewing tool that allows the user to view galaxy surveys such as the Hubble Deep Field, using their browser.
   http://www.mpia-hd.mpg.de/home/jahnke/skywalker.html

» Spiral Galaxies
   Spiral galaxies with short descriptions and photos.
   http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr162/lect/galaxies/spiral.html

» The Messier Catalog
   Provides images of and information on Messier objects.
   http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/messier/indexes.html

» The Small Magellanic Cloud, SMC
   Gives mathematical measurements relating this galaxy that orbits the Milky Way. Includes history about first known discoveries and links to photo galleries.
   http://www.seds.org/messier/xtra/ngc/smc.html

» UMass High Energy Astrophysics Group
   Research group primarily interested in high energy activities in galaxies, particularly the interplay between massive stars and the interstellar medium.
   http://www.astro.umass.edu/ast_page/xray/heag.html