World Mythology: External Resources

Ancient Greek astronomers' work is richly documented in the collections of the Library of Congress largely because of the way the Greek tradition of inquiry was continued by the work of Islamic astronomers and then into early modern European astronomy. This section offers a tour of some of the astronomical ideas and models from ancient Greece as illustrated in items from the Library of Congress collections.

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including research, communication, education and development, through international cooperation. Its individual Members — structured into Divisions, Commissions, and Working Groups — are professional astronomers from all over the world, at the Ph.D. level and beyond, who are active in professional research, education and outreach in astronomy. The IAU also has Junior Members. The IAU has a total membership of 12754. The Individual and Junior Members Directory contains 12383 names in 92 countries worldwide. These Members are labeled as "active" in the IAU database meaning they have a valid email (are able to vote and stay connected to the IAU activities) and are affiliated to at least one Division. IAU membership spans 92 countries. Out of those countries, 85 are National Members. In addition, the IAU collaborates with various scientific organizations all over the world.

Information about famed mythology professor Joseph Campbell's perspective on heroes.

Kid-friendly information about constellations.

Join us as we explore our planetary neighborhood: The Sun, planets, moons, and millions of asteroids and comets.

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

Greek and Roman myths about the stars and constellations podcast. Note: Some stories may not be suitable for children.

Discover the gods, goddesses, myths, legends and cosmology of ancient civilizations.