Links

If you want to learn more about the stars, constellations and other space-related stuff have a look at these:

General all-round sites:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/myspace/index.shtml 

Lots of info here from legends to how to pronounce the names to how to buy a telescope

http://www.hubbletelescope.btinternet.co.uk/directions.shtml

Shows you how to find your way around the sky at night

http://www.astrocentral.co.uk/index.htm 

Comprehensive site with a couple of nice tutorials for beginners

http://www.dibonsmith.com/stars.htm 

This site is great for learning about the mythology of stars

http://www.r-clarke.org.uk/index.htm

Lots of info here too. Nice photos

Astronomical Picture of the Day

Really interesting photos. A new one every day!

International Dark-Sky Association

For people who want to do something about light pollution

Space info and NASA

Both these sites have lots of general info on space

Stellarium

This is an amazing free download that allows you to have your own stellarium at home. Use it to show you what stars you can see in the sky plus much, much more.

If you would like to help map the stars:

Astronmers are asking for help in exploring 250,000 galaxies as part of a project to map the universe. Humans are better at pattern recognition than computers so the project leaders are asking for volunteers to look deep into images and find hidden details. If you would like to be part of the Galaxy Zoo project visit the following website for details:

www.galaxyzoo.org

Especially for children:

These three sites are brilliant for younger people. There's also fun things to make and do:

Nasa's space place 
NASA StarChild 

Night Eyes

Explains how you see in the dark.

Children's Charity: 

Sparks is a really worthwhile charity to support. It is a charity that funds medical research into all conditions and disabilities affecting children with the aim of ensuring that all babies are born healthy and stay healthy. Find out more from their website:

http://www.sparks.org.uk

P.S. They use stars in their logo too!

For all things that glow:

Other interesting stuff:

Try these sites if you're stuck for gifts