| SIMBAD_Astronomical_Database The SIMBAD astronomical database provides basic data, cross-identifications and bibliography for astronomical objects outside the solar system. SIMBAD can be queried by object name, coordinates, othe |
| Smithsonian_Astrophysical_Observatory A research institute of the Smithsonian Institution headquartered in Cambridge, MA, where it is joined with the Harvard College Observatory (HCO) to form the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysic |
| Solar_System_-_Celestial_Mechanics Presents ideas about the rotation of the sun and planets. |
| Space_Physics_Textbook A free online textbook on space physics. |
| The_Structure,_Stability,_and_Dynamics_of_Self-Gravitating_Systems An interactive Astrophysics textbook from Louisiana State University. |
| Temporal_Annex Information mostly on the fourth dimension and theoretical physics. |
| THIS-Tuneable_Heterodyne_Infrared_Spectrometer THIS - instrument pages for the Tuneable Heterodyne Infrared Spectrometer developed by the University of Cologne. THIS is a transportable receiver designed for atmospheric and astrophysical observati |
| Titius-Bode_Law Overview of the Titius-Bode Law. |
| The_Titius-Bode_Number_Sequence_Deciphered An explanation of the Titius-Bode Law of planetary spacing. |
| University_of_Surrey_-_Department_of_Physics_(Research) University of Surrey abridged version of the book "Astrophysics" , with many links to relevant material on astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. |
| You_Be_the_Astrophysicist Interactive site for learning about astronomy and astrophysics. |
| Bitshifters Images generated by different commercial applications. Includes FAQs and tutorial. |
| Chaos,_Fractals,_and_Arcadia Article on the mathematical ideas lurking in the background of Tom Stoppard's play Arcadia. Includes examples, illustrations and references. |
| 3D_Fractals_Bicomplex_Dynamics Resource on the bicomplex generalization of the Mandelbrot set. Includes scientific publications, illustrations, news and downloads. |
| 3D_Mountains Shows how to create fractal mountains, three-dimensional Mandelbrot and Julia sets, convex, stellated and polyhedra. Includes pictures, plots and mathematical formulations. |
| Dan_Freeland Explains the basics. Includes gallery and free software for exploring different sets and singularities. |
| The_Dynamical_Systems_and_Technology_Project Educational resource from the Boston University. Includes mathematical framework and formulation, animated illustrations and calculation spreadsheets. |
| The_Dynamics_of_Deterministic_Chaos_in_Numerical_Weather_Prediction_Models Explains a general systems theory for chaos, quantum mechanics and gravity as applied to weather patterns. Includes illustrations, scientific publications and references. |
| Efg\'s_Computer_Lab__Fractals_and_Chaos Software and information resource on the Mandelbrot set, geometrical explosion sets, and attractors. Includes diagrams and mathematical backgrounds. |
| Fractal_Brownian_Archipelago Shows how brownian motion can model the shape of coastlines. Includes interactive demonstration and a collection of island set. |
| Fractal_Dimensions Easy to comprehend mathematical approach to understanding the significance of the applied study of fractals and attractors. Includes didactic examples and illustrations. |
| Fractal_Explorer Tutorial for beginners covering the Mandelbrot and Julia sets, as well as four-dimensional sets. Includes interactive generators and gallery. |
| Fractal_Foundation Foundation with purpose of educating people about the mathematical theory and the interconnectedness of complex systems. Includes mission statement, mathematical framework, gallery and contact. |
| Fractal_Map Interactive online Mandelbrot and Julia generator. |
| Fractals_and_Multi_Layer_Coloring_Algorithms Scientific paper of the University of the Basque Country, Spain, addressing the mathematical aspects of multi layer colorization. Includes examples and references. |
| Fractals_and_Scale Discussion about the original mathematical concepts and the applications of scales and dimensions. Includes formalisms, examples and illustrations. |
| Fractals_Unleashed Tutorial covering the different types of sets and attractors. Includes mathematical formulations, applets, programs, gallery and an art contest. [English, Russian, Ukrainian] |
| Homepage_of_Kristian_Gustavsson Weblog about the mathematical background of different sets and attractors in the complex plane. Includes downloadable generator and gallery. |
| IFS_Attractors Index and definition of different attractors. Includes images, plots and glossary. |
| Images_From_Chaos Gallery of chaotic and complex systems and attractors from the University of Zaragoza, Spain. |
| Introduction__Chaos,__Fractals__And__Attractors Introduction to chaos, attractors and dynamic systems theory. Includes mathematical formulation, images and references. |
| An_Introduction_to_Julia_and_Mandelbrot_Sets Explains the mathematical basics of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Addresses principles, and complex plane algorithms. [English, Italian] |
| Introduction_to_Lacunarity Analysis of the degree of gappiness of different sets. Includes mathematical aspects, results and publications. |
| Iterations_and_the_Mandelbrot_Set Discusses how differently the iterations behave depending on which portions the coefficients are plucked from. Includes basics, concept, formulations and references. |
| Julia_and_Mandelbrot_Set_Explorer Online navigator for various sets and attractors from the Clark University. Includes background and a short course on complex numbers. |
| Kleinian_Groups_Pictures Discusses the mathematical theory of Kleinian groups. Includes illustrations, examples, formalism and program source code. |
| The_Mandelbrot_and_Julia_Sets_Anatomy Scientific publication about the anatomy of different sets and attractors and chaotic dynamics. Includes animated samples, articles and mathematical formulations. |
| Mathematical_Figures_Using_Mathematica Collection of sets and attractors. Includes Mathematica source code, mathematical formulations and illustrations. |
| Mathematics__Stilldreamer Explains the basics of Sierpinski systems and other sets. Includes interactive example programs with source code. |
| The_Modular_Group_and_Fractals Explains the basics of fractals, Riemann Zeta, modular group gamma, Farey fractions and Minkowski question mark. Includes publications. |
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