An annotated guide to the role that women have played in the history of astronomy, featuring both printed and web based materials.

Biographical information of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and other Harvard women. Includes photographs and links.

Article by Kevin Krisciunas, with notes and bibliography, about the grandson of Tammerlane, his observatory, and the significance of his work.

Brief biographies, photos, and links to winners of this annual award for lifetime contributions to astronomy.

Short description of Professor James Challis, the almost-discoverer of Neptune.

Wikipedia provides biographical information on this Irish astronomer, lecturer and author.

Stories from Doug Rickard's memoirs and his involvement in the early exploration of space.

Short biographies of Argelander, Brgel, Cassini, Celsius, Encke, Fermat, Goodricke, Huygens, and Scheiner written by Jens Dengler. [Also in German]

Detailed biography of Belgian astronomer, Jean Charles Houzeau (1820-1888)

Notable achievements and timelines of Flamsteed, Halley, Bradley, Bliss, Maskelyne, Pond, Airy, Christie, Dyson, H.S. Jones, and Wooley (covering 1675 to 1971).

Catalogue of biographical links covering hundreds prominent astronomers, past and present. [Also in German]

Short biographies of several less well known British astronomers.

Detailed biography including links to his full catalogue of 110 objects.

Biographical details of this distinguished American astronomer. (1834-1908)