The online version of Encyclopaedia Britannica offers summaries, graphs, photographs, and maps of topics from 12 major categories. The Astronomy section is listed in the Science category. Constellations and Stars are in the Astronomy section where you can find constellation maps like the photo above of the Northern sky.

This online database contains information on the history of star catalogues, alphanumeric designations & faint stars, and a list of star names.

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If you are interested in buying a star for someone, there is a link below for more information. 

Astronomy research database resources containing eBooks and primary source archives such as the "Smithsonian Collections Online: Smithsonian and Air & Space Magazines, 1970-2010" digitized.

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Gale offers a workflow mastering system that allows users to easily work in G Suite and with LMSs (Learning Management System) such as Canvas and Schoology. Citation is supported in the major styles such as APA, MLA, & Chicago.

ScienceDirect - Astronomy offers journals, books & book series, textbooks, handbooks, and reference works.

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Dark Sky Protected Locations are reserve areas on Earth that are "specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural, heritage and/or public enjoyment mission of a large peripheral area." 

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The interactive Dark Skies Map will show you locations that you may star gaze with assured "minimum criteria for sky quality and natural darkness."

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Map of Dark Sky is a piece of the "Portal to the Heritage of Astronomy" website in collaboration with the IAU.org (International Astronomical Union).

Stellarium is a Linux based database for serious astronomers. The database offers access to various collaborative tools such as a forum, mailing list, wiki, and weekly snapshots.

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The Stellarium App is for individuals at any level of astronomy knowledge. Here you have access to a planetarium view. There are mobile apps available.