AbsoluteAstronomy.com-
Facts and statistical information about planets, moons, constellations, stars,
galaxies, and Messier objects.
Astronomical Applications Department,
U.S. Naval Observatory- Computes the position, brightness, and other
observable characteristics of celestial bodies, as well as the circumstances
of astronomical phenomena. Site has extensive information on astronomical
phenomena, calendars, and related topics.
Astronomical Optical Interferometry- The use of multiple telescopes to
produce high resolution images - commonly used at most modern observatories. A
literature review article.
Astronomy Education
and Outreach- General astronomy tutorial, education links, web courses,
documents at the UCSD Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences.
Astronomy Facts
and Trivia- Fun facts and trivia relating to astronomy, space, science
fiction movies. Most trivia items are submitted by users.
Astronomy for All - Extensive index full of graphics and illustrations
about stars, the Solar System, cosmology and Galileo.
Astronomy Net- Resources,
searchable forums and searchable lists of organizations providing astronomy
services.
Astronomy Today- Articles on
astronomy, cosmology and space exploration, with a regularly updated sky guide
and the latest space news.
AstroWeb-
Astronomical Internet resources by the Space Telescope Science Institute.
An Atlas of the Universe -
Contains 3D maps of the universe zooming out from the nearest stars to the
scale of the galaxy and out to the surrounding superclusters and finally to
the scale of the known universe.
Beyond Earth -
Everything Not on Earth - We provide info about the beginning of universe
and solar system. About the planets, quasars, the Milky Way, black holes. Life
of a star, etc. Travel in space and extraterrestrial beings.
Infrared Astronomy
- All about infrared astronomy from NASA's infrared astronomy center:
Discovery of infrared, what is infrared and infrared astronomy, history, the
infrared universe, gallery, activities, discoveries, missions and a lot of
links to IR astronomy sites.
An Introduction to Astronomy
- Learn about astronomy; goes into lots of details, and also has lots of astro-clip
art.
Magnetic Astronomy -
Cosmic Magnetism- Starting from Earth, a voyage on a rocket to the edge
of the Universe will show on the way different magnetic fields in different
objects.
An
Astronomy Course for Middle/High School [ Teens/Mature Teens ]
- A course on astronomy designed for middle to high school students, but
adaptable to most ages and interest levels.
Astronomy for Kids [
Kids/Teens ] - Information on the planets, stars and other
space-related topics, plus puzzles, maps and links to more astronomy sites.
Astronomy for Kids [
Kids ] - Features space and astronomy information, current news
headlines, and learning activities.
Astronomy
for Kids [ Kids ] - Basic introduction to astronomy for
kids K-6 grade.
Astronomy for Kids
[ Kids/Teens ] - Site produced by three sixth graders has
information on several topics including black holes, nebulae, phases of the
moon and our solar system. Visitors can try the virtual telescope to see
planets and constellations.
The Astronomy Page
[ Kids/Teens ] - Links to sites covering several space-related
topics, from general interest, telescopes and photography to black holes,
quasars and comets.
Astronomy Scape
[ Kids/Teens ] - Learn some facts about the planets, solar system, and
other astronomy topics.
Astronomy with a Stick [
Kids/Teens ] - Daytime astronomy for elementary and middle school
students.
Astronomy.Rocks! [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Part of the
Learning.Rocks! educational series of webpages for the promotion of science
education. Although the information presented is targeted to late elementary
school levels, this well organized site will appeal to all ages.
Beyond Our Skies
[ Mature Teens ] - Discover what lies outside of what is known as
Earth, by learning more about the sun, moon, and 'celestial objects'.
Canadian Space
Agency - KidSpace [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers
educational resources of interest to high schoolers and kids, with information
on special projects, space playgrounds, and careers related to the study of
space.
Comets-
Learn all about comets such as what they are made of or how long it takes them
to orbit the sun.
Common Teasers
in Astronomy [ Kids ] - Contains a few brain teasers such
as what keeps a satellite in orbit to why meteors burn up in the atmosphere
and space shuttles and rockets don't.
CosmicKids [
Kids/Teens ] - Learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope.
CyberSpace
[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about our solar system and what
lies beyond,keep up on current astronomical information and news, and have
your questions answered by professional astronomers.
The
Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere [ Teens/Mature Teens ]
- Looks at the hot gases which fill most of space which are ruled by magnetic
and electric forces rather than by gravity. The polar aurora, the radiation
belts, the solar wind, magnetic storms, "space weather", cosmic
radiation--this is the site which tells you all about them.
Frequently Asked Questions
[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Get some answers to the most asked
questions about the phenomena of the sun and moon, time, as well as calendars
and historical events information.
From Mercury to
Pluto [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information on planets, the
universe at large, and exploration. Offers quizzes and interactive image
galleries.
From
Stargazers to Starships [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The motion
of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics, spaceflight and spacecraft, and a math
refresher, on a high school level. This site deals with the world of
gravity--of massive planets and stars, and the way spaceflight is achieved
despite their strong pull.
Galaxy Scouts [ Teens/Mature
Teens ] - Seeks to educate and inspire teens to pursue advanced
studies in science and engineering. Mission is to prepare the next generation
to explore and develop space.
Gravity [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A frequently asked
questions list that answers the top 15 questions about that force everyone
knows as gravity. From NASA.
Guide to Arctic Sunrise and
Sunset [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tables of daily
sunrise and sunset times in the Arctic. Learn about the Land of the Midnight
Sun, Solstices, and Equinoxes.
Heavenly Details [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The Old Farmer's
Almanac offers the dates and locations of solar and lunar eclipses for the
year, as well as the full Moon names and dates for nine years. Check it out
here, then go outside and look UP!
Henrietta Leavitt Flat Screen
Space Theater [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The site is authored
by Carolyn Collins Petersen, an accomplished astronomy writer and part-time
Hubble researcher. Carolyn takes viewers to "The Planetarium Show That Never
Ends," where various heavenly bodies are displayed and described in
non-scientific but informative and inspiring ways.
Home Page
of the Junior Astronomers [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A
division of Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita. Variety of articles
and activities to help young astronomers discover the wonders of space.
Home,
Sweet Home: Earth from Space [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] -
Cool images of earth taken from space: our little blue planet as astronautsand
satellites see it, detailed pictures of natural wonders, weather phenomena,
and even images showing ocean currents, night lights, and water vapor.
Imagine The Universe! [
Teens/Mature Teens ] - A glimpse into the mysteries of our universe:
what we know about it, how its evolving, and the types of objects in it.
Johnson Space Center Kid's
Shortcuts [ Kids ] - Includes information ranging from the
training of astronauts to space station construction to the search for life on
mars. Also offers an album of NASA photos and links to other sites about the
earth and heavens.
A Journey into the Unknown
[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A collection of web pages which detail
the realm outside of our world: outer space. These pages are designed
primarily for teaching or as reference resources, but also contain some areas
for entertainment.
Journey To The
Stars [ Kids ] - Students share what they have learned
about the stars.
Kids Earth and Sky [ Kids ]
- Includes articles, activities, and links for kids. From the producers of the
science radio program Earth and Sky.
Kids N' Space [ Kids ]
- Fun facts, experiments, monthly feature and other space-related stuff for
kids.
Life Beyond Earth
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Think humans are alone? Follow
space expert Timothy Ferris in the scientific search for extraterrestrial
life. Also, write to an alien.
Mysteries of Deep Space
[ Mature Teens ] - Explores the secrets of the universe with an
interactive timeline, classroom activities, and a trivia challenge. Ask the
experts various questions as well.
The Mysteries of Space and
Time [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - About the secrets of distant
suns, black holes, and stellar anomalies in space and time. A Think-Quest
site.
A Mystery of Space: S T A R
S [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about the fascinating
universe, especially stars at this ThinkQuest site. There are two versions of
the site to choose from, one for younger kids (under 12), and one for older
kids (13 and over).
Myths about the
Sky, Constellations, and Stars [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
- Find out about the gods and goddesses of different cultures around the world
that focus on the myths that explain astronomy. Three levels of exploration:
beginner, intermediate and advanced.
NASA Kids [ Kids/Teens ]
- Includes projects; games; and all sorts of information related to space,
rockets and airplanes, and astronauts.
NASA Science Education [
Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Resource for kids and space enthusiasts
who are interested in meeting and learning about NASA people and the national
space program.
NASA's Origins
Program [ Mature Teens ] - Seeks to answer fundamental
questions about the universe. What is the origin of Earth? Take a look at some
articles about the story of the universe and the quest to understand life.
NASA's Space
Science Activities for Students [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
- Space science activities for elementary and secondary students in astronomy,
physics, life sciences, and space technology.
NOVA Online | Runaway
Universe [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tour the universe and
find out a bit about the history of the universe.
Online Planetarium
Show [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Teaches fun and interesting
lessons in astronomy and related subjects. Includes games, photo gallery, and
lots of information on the Hubble Space Telescope.
Planets
[ Kids ] - A collection of student-based reports on various
planets, along with Hall-Bopp comet and the constellation of Orion.
A Practical Guide to
Astronomy [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - This electronic
encyclopedia is a great resource for the both the beginner and the experienced
backyard astronomer. Full of facts and photos.
Science@NASA - Science.Nasa.Gov
[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Breaking news in Astrophysics, Climate
Research and Microgravity science - sponsored by NASA's Marshall Space Flight
Center.
Sky and Telescope -
Sky at a Glance [ Mature Teens ] - Featured articles about
the moon, sun, and planets, along with meteors, asteroids, and comets.
SpAcE
[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes information on space history,
astronauts, rockets, and black holes. Completed by a student at Marryatville
High School
Space
[ Kids/Teens ] - Use a virtual hubble telescope to tour the
solar system and its nine planets. Find out more about astro/cosmonauts and
the creation of stars.
Space and
Astronomy [ Mature Teens ] - Instructional material on the
solar system, including what lies outside the solar system. Also features
event logs of a lunar eclipse.
Space and Astronomy for Kids
[ Kids ] - Information for kids, parents, and teachers ranging
from the latest NASA missions and discoveries to backyard astronomy. Bi-weekly
feature columns, links, moderated chat room, and bulletin board.
Space Fun [ Kids/Teens ]
- Surf through the solar system in the 21st century. Features space pictures,
animations, and space games.
Space Main Page [ Teens ] - Contains information on various
space objects, stars, and planets from the milky way galaxy to meteors.
The Space Place
[ Kids ] - Demonstrates and explains scientific concepts
related to astronomy in a fun, hands-on manner.
Space Place Launch Pad
[ Kids ] - Join this site in making some 'spacey' things. Also,
view space science in action and discover some facts from gravity to telescope
magnification.
Spaceday 2002 - Adventure
to Mars [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Observe space day and
navigate through the site by using indicated arrows to explore the boundaries
of the solar system.
SpaceKids [ Teens ]
- Images of the heavens, send your name to Mars on the Exploration Rover-2003
mission , participate in the study of space science, tour the solar system,
and get space science news.
SpaceKids.com [ Kids ]
- Features space and science news stories, interactive games, questions and
answers, contests, kids' submissions, and weekly polls.
StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers [ Kids/Teens ]
- Information and online movies related to the solar system and space
exploration. A service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive
Research Center at NASA.
STARS Foundation
[ Kids ] - Color the universe, take a quiz about the solar
system, or get homework help.
Telescopes In Education
(TIE) [ Mature Teens ] - Provides images taken by the
telescope, an Observatory Cam, along with a calendar of current events, and
weather information.
Toys in Space [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - In 1993, Space
Shuttle Endeavour carried a locker full of toys into space. Find out why and
see how they performed in zero-gravity.
Windows to the Universe
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - An extensive and graphics intensive
astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and Space Sciences.
NASA
Education Programs - Portal for
accessing educational programs and services offered by NASA for the American
educational community.
Aeronautics Activities- Contains many ready-made K-12 lessons, activities, and experiments that
deal with the science of aerodynamics.
Aerospace Resources for Education- A wide range of NASA online educational programs, products, and services
that are designed to capture the interest of students while helping educators
incorporate the exciting work of NASA's Aerospace Technology Enterprise into
math, science, and technology curricula at all levels.
Aerospace Team Online- Connects students to information on flight simulators and wind tunnels,
and enables them to communicate with NASA employees who are conducting
aerodynamic research.
ARC
Kids & Teachers Page - NASA Ames Research
Center educational outreach activities seek to stimulate student interest in
science, mathematics, and technology, to attract students to career paths in
these areas, and to enhance the knowledge and skills of faculty at all levels.
Ask the Space Scientist: FAQ page- Archive of answers from this site which receives 30-50 questions a day
about the earth, the moon, the cosmos, and other space topics; a NASA site.
Astrobiology Education
- Links to the best educational sites for students to learn about
Astrobiology.
Basics
of Space Flight Learners' Workbook
- The goal of this training module from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is to
provide an aid for identifying and understanding the general concepts
associated with space flight in general and deep space missions in particular.
Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics
- The site was prepared at NASA Glenn to provide background information for
secondary math and science teachers on the basic aerodynamics of airplanes.
Students of all ages are welcomed.
Destination:
Earth- NASA's Earth Science
Enterprise is an initiative to advance Earth science.
Destination Tomorrow- A series of
five, 30-minute educational programs that focus on NASA research. Produced in
a magazine-style format, the goal of the series is to increase scientific
literacy.
Distance Learning Workshops
- Offers virtual NASA visits through workshops on numerous aerospace-related
topics using videoconferencing technology.
Earth to Orbit- The ETO Engineering Design Challenges Program connects students in their
classrooms with the challenges faced by NASA engineers as they design the next
generation of aerospace vehicles. Students in grades 6-9 work on design
challenges with their teachers. These design challenges help students achieve
national goals in science, mathematics, and thinking skills.
EarthKAM
- A NASA sponsored program that provides stunning, high quality photographs of
our planet taken from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. Since
1996, EarthKAM students have taken thousands of photographs of Earth by using
the world wide web to direct a digital camera on select space flights.
Engine Engineering- Design a jet engine and fly a mission at this engine design page of the
Propulsion Systems Analysis Office at the NASA Glenn Research Center.
Exploration In Education
- a NASA-supported program of the Special Studies Office (SSO) of the Space
Telescope Science Institute features Electronic Picture Books
Exploring Technology with Satellite Imagery- An educational outreach program based at NASA Goddard Space Flight
Center that allows your students (grades 6-12) to post process raw, realtime,
remote sensing image data from satellites.
Free Software Downloads- NASA's Glenn Research Center offers five applets to instruct students in
the basics of aerodynamics.
From Stargazers to Starships
- The motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics, spaceflight and
spacecraft, and a math refresher, on a high school level. This site deals with
the world of gravity--of massive planets and stars, and the way spaceflight is
achieved despite their strong pull.
Glenn Icing Research Center Virtual Tour
- Take a virtual tour of the NASA Glenn IRT, the oldest and largest
refrigerated icing wind tunnel in the world. It has been used to research ice
detection systems and develop icing technologies used on many of today's
aircraft.
Goddard DAAC Educational Resources
- We are one of the Mission to Planet Earth (MTPE) data centers. The data are
used to study changes in Earth's atmosphere, lithosphere,hydrosphere, and
biosphere. We are developing educational materials for the high school and
college level that may be used for personal and classroom enhancement of
scientific knowledge.
Handbook Cool Hidden Stuff
- Items which are hidden links from top level pages of the Space Educators
Handbook are found here. Read the account given by Jim Lovell of the Apollo 13
rescue in April of 1970 or read about the death of a star. What famous comic
strip characters travelled to the Moon? Read about the astronauts
communicating by HAM RADIO with operators on Earth and over 20 more cool
hidden facts.
ILIAD
- Your Personal Offline Search Engine; A NASA/JSC Learning Technologies
Project that is particularly useful for the vision-impaired.
IMAGERS -
The Adventure of Echo the Bat-
Interactive Adventure for kids and a Teacher's Guide which combine to
introduce students to remote sensing and biodiversity from a constructivist
approach.The Teacher's Guide contains classroom activities and lesson plans
that provide a structure to integrate the interactive adventure into the
classroom.(NASA)
Imagine
The Universe!- Dedicated to a
discussion about our Universe... This site from NASA is intended primarily for
ages 14 and up. If you are interested in a lower level, more basic discussion
about astronomy and space exploration, try StarChild site.
The Inspire Project- A non-profit scientific, educational corporation whose objective is to
bring the excitement of observing natural and manmade radio waves in the audio
region to high school students. INSPIRE is an acronym for "Interactive NASA
Space Physics Ionosphere Radio Experiments". Since 1990, The INSPIRE Project
has been involved in the investigation of very low frequency (VLF) radio
signals in the earth's magnetosphere.
JPL
Education and Outreach - The NASA Field
Center Jet Propulsion Laboratory Educational Outreach web site acts as a
directory to the resources available to teachers, students and the general
public on the topic of space exploration.
J-Track Satellite Tracking- Shuttle, Mir, and other satellite tracking Java Applet which also shows
Day/Night and near current weather conditions--a NASA site
Kids - Laugh & Learn- Explore these JPL and NASA kid sites for out-of-this-world fun and
learning.
Kids Science
News Network! - A series of newsbreaks
that present basic science concepts to kids of all ages. These "spots" are
free and available to broadcasters for use on commercial, public access, and
PBS stations.
Laboratory for Extraterrestrial Physics- A resource about the world of space off our planet. Created and
maintained at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, this site offers the latest
in information and education about the region of space from our Sun through
all nine planets and just beyond.
Liftoff
to Space Exploration - Up-to-date
information about space, includes facts about launches, satellites, space
stations, and astronaut training.
MAEL-
Educators across the U.S. are being offered a unique opportunity to explore
how technology can be used as a tool to transform learning. NASA's Mobile
Aeronautics Education Laboratory (MAEL) eases students and teachers into the
"classroom of tomorrow" by bringing a technology-assisted classroom to their
hometown.
Mathematical Thinking in Physics- Articles, essays, and problems designed for students to learn more about
the importance of math in the study and application of physics.
Measuring Rainfall from Space- Teacher lesson plans, activities and movies devoted to learning about
how rainfall is measured from space.
Minority University-SPace Interdisciplinary Network (MU-SPIN)
- MU-SPIN is a comprehensive educational initiative of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for Historically Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCUs), and Other Minority Universities (OMUs). The focus of
the program is on the transfer of advanced computer networking technologies to
HBCUs and OMUs and their use for supporting multi-disciplinary research.
Mission to Geospace
- An International Solar Terrestrial Physics outreach educational site for the
general public to learn more about the sun-earth connection, the earth's
magnetosphere, and solar features and interactions with earth.
Moonbuggy Race - In this annual
competition, students are required to design a vehicle that addresses a series
of engineering problems that are similar to problems faced by the original
Moonbuggy team.
NASA
Academy - The intent of this program is
to give the selected college students a working knowledge of NASA and its
programs. The Academy accomplishes this through interactive sessions with
leaders within government, industry, and academia and research in NASA's
laboratories.
NASA Academy
- NASA's premier leadership training program. Selected college students work
on-site with Center researchers, visit other NASA Centers and NASA
Headquarters, and meet aerospace business leaders during a 10-week session
designed to build leadership skills and give the students a glimpse of the
aerospace industry as a whole. There are Academies at four NASA Centers.
NASA Aeronautics Match Game- Concentration game from the Propulsion Systems Analysis Office at the
NASA Glenn Research Center.
NASA Aeroquiz -
Aeroquiz page of the Propulsion Systems Analysis Office at the NASA Glenn
Research Center.At the beginning of every week, we'll post an
aerospace-related riddle or trivia question as a shameless way to attract
attention to our group and web page.The winning answer will be chosen from all
correct submissions.(High School level)
NASA Astrobiology Academy 2001- A unique summer institute of higher learning whose goal is to help guide
future leaders of the U.S. Space Program by giving them a glimpse of how the
whole system works. The Academy is an intense summer experience at Ames
Research Center at Moffett Field in California.
NASA Central
Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE)
- A national distribution center for NASA's audiovisual educational materials.
For a minimal fee, NASA CORE will provide educators unable to visit one of the
NASA Educator Resource Centers with materials through its mail order service.
NASA Classroom of
the Future Program- The COTF at
Wheeling Jesuit University develops and conducts research on technology-based
learning materials that challenge students to solve problems by using datasets
and other information resources provided by the four strategic enterprises of
NASA: Aero-Space Technology, Human Exploration and Development of Space, Earth
Science Enterprise, and Space Science.
NASA
Connect - An award-winning series of
instructional programs designed to enhance the teaching of math, science and
technology concepts in grades 5-8; establishes the "connection" between the
mathematics, science, and technology concepts taught in the classroom and NASA
research.
NASA
Educational Workshops-
NASA-funded summer workshops for K-12 teachers. Educators will be provided
with an opportunity to observe NASA’s state-of-the-art research and
development through direct interaction with NASA scientists, engineers,
technicians, and educational specialists at a NASA Field Center. Travel,
housing, and meal expenses are provided by NASA. Graduate credit is available.
The two-week workshops occur during mid-June through mid-August.
NASA Educator Resource Center Network- NASA provides expertise and facilities to help educators access and
utilize science, mathematics, and technology instructional products aligned
with national standards and appropriate state frameworks and based on NASA's
unique mission and results
NASA
Genesis Mission Outreach - An abundance
of standards-based science education materials allows teachers, students, and
the public to study the sun and solar system origins as a NASA mission
unfolds.
NASA Glenn Educational Activities
- Targeted to educators and students in our six-state region (MN,WI,MI,IL,IN &
OH), we encourage students through classroom presentations, guided tours of
our facility, teacher resources, and an online collection of K-12 resources
developed under the High Performance Computing and Communication project.
NASA LIVE:
Learning through Interactive Videoconferencing Experiences- Free videoconferencing programs for K-12 and college students and
teachers that enrich math, science, and technology instruction; provide
professional development, and facilitate communication with NASA researchers
in an interactive, virtual environment.
NASA Quest- Dedicated to bringing NASA people and science to classrooms through the
internet. Space Team Online, Aerospace Team Online, Solar System Online, and
Deep Space Online. NASA Quest is the ultimate resource for educators and kids
interested in meeting and learning about NASA people and space science.
NASA Quest Calendar of Events - Monthly
calendar of webcasts for school educators and kids interested in meeting and
learning about NASA people and space science.
NASA
Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities
- Sponsored by NASA and administered by the Texas Space Grant Consortium, this
program provides a unique academic experience for undergraduate students to
successfully propose, design, fabricate, fly and evaluate a reduced-gravity
experiment of their choice over the course of six months. The overall
experience includes scientific research, hands-on experimental design, test
operations and educational/public outreach activities.
NASA Space Science Education Resource Directory
- This Directory is a convenient way to find NASA space science products for
use in classrooms, science museums, planetariums, and other settings.
NASA Spacelink Cool Picks
- There is no single definition of cool, but here we have gathered some of the
intriguing NASA materials and sites for your review.
NASA Spacelink-An Aeronautics & Space Resource for Educators- One of NASA's electronic resources specifically developed for use by the
educational community. It is a comprehensive electronic library that contains
current information related to NASA's aeronautics and space research.
NASA Spinoff 1995- Spinoff 1995 is organized in three sections: the first outlines NASA's
mainline effort, the major programs that generate new technology and therefore
replenish and expand the bank of technical knowledge available for
application, the second contains a representative sampling of spinoff products
and processes that resulted from applications of technology originally
developed to meet NASA aerospace goals, and the third describes the various
mechanisms NASA employs to stimulate technology transfer and lists contract
sources for further information about an e Technology Transfer Program.
NASA Student
Involvement Program (NSIP) - an
educational program of investigations and learning activities for students in
grades K-12. NSIP facilitates learning in science, mathematics, technology,
and geography.
NASA Student Team Experiment Competition
- This NASA program is designed for high school students. Student teams will
develop a proposal for a microgravity experiment for a NASA drop tower. Five
winning proposals will be selected, and those five teams will proceed to build
their experiment and test them at a NASA drop tower!
NASA
"Why?" Files- A series of
instructional programs consisting of a television broadcast, print, and
on-line elements. Emphasizing standards-based instruction, problem-based
learning, and science as inquiry, the series seeks to motivate students in
grades 3-5 to become critical thinkers and active problem solvers. Each
program supports the national mathematics, science, and technology standards.
NASAexplores: Express Lessons and Online Resources for K-12
- Provides free weekly K-12 educational articles and lesson plans on current
NASA projects. Printable and downloadable, these supplemental curriculum
resources meet national education standards.
NASA's
Observatorium - A public access site for
Earth and space data. We have pictures of the Earth, planets, stars, and other
cool stuff, as well as the stories behind those images.
NASA's SSDOO Summer Intern Activities- Each summer the Space Science Data Operations Office hosts a number of
interns from various education programs supported by the NASA Goddard Space
Flight Center(GSFC). Students from different colleges/ universities across the
country and several local high schools join staff members for six to eight
weeks to work on various scientific and technical tasks.
Neurolab Online - Students and teachers
are invited to join NASA personnel in studying brain and nerves in space.
Off to a Flying Start - Project helps K-4
students learn basic principles related to airplane design and the theory of
flight.
Origins
Education Outreach- Educational
portal with educator resources, scientist resources, answers to FAQ,
curriculum support, and research topics about the NASA Origins Program.
Outer Planets/Solar Probe Project- Challenge yourself to learn about some of the hottest, coldest &
farthest, and hardest to reach regions of our Solar System! The Europa, Pluto-Kuiper
Express, and the Solar Probe take you to the world of our outer planets and
the sun.
Project SkyMath -
Making Mathematical Connections is designed for middle school mathematics
teachers. It is a middle school mathematics module using the science and
language of patterns to explore the weather by incorporating real-time weather
data.
Project SPACE- Features libraries
of K-12 activities, images, movies, games, and discoveries relating to our
solar system.
PURSUE
- The NASA Preparation for University Research of Students in Undergraduate
Education (PURSUE) Program at the University of New Mexico is a program for
mathematics, science, engineering, and technology undergraduates to
participate in hands-on research projects.
Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network
- The NASA Summer High School Apprenticeship Research Program SHARP PLUS is a
research-based mentorship program. During their eight-week SHARP PLUS research
experiences, apprentices work with industry-or university-based mathematics,
science, and engineering (MSE) professionals and engage in "hands-on"
research.
The Remote
Sensing Tutorial- This is a very
exhaustive on-line tutorial approach to learning about the role of space
science and technology in monitoring the Earth's surface and atmosphere. It is
sponsored by the Applied Information Science Branch at NASA's Goddard Space
Flight Center and will serve as a primer for the new user as well as a
teaching tool for the educational community.
Robotics
Education Project - A NASA project
dedicated to encouraging people to become involved in science and engineering,
particularly building robots. Visit this website to learn about robotics
competitions and how to get involved.
Robotics
Education Project at Ames - REP is
dedicated to encouraging people to become involved in science and engineering,
particularly robotics. NASA will need many people with skills in these areas
in the next decades to continue space exploration.
The ROVer Ranch- K-12 Experiments in Robotic Software
- NASA's place to learn about robotic engineering, the development of robots
and use a 3-D VRML simulation to run a robot you build. Build, test and run
Remote Operating Vehicles in simulated environments.
The RXTE Learning Center- a forum for explaining the science the satellite RXTE does, as well as
striving to introduce concepts of X-ray astronomy to the public and to provide
teachers with data and lesson plans that can be used in the classroom. This
NASA site also includes descriptions of discoveries RXTE has made. Ages: Upper
High School to adult.
Scale Model Demo of Solar System
- This demonstration uses NASA's Starship 2040 to illustrate the size of the
planets and the distances between them.
The Science Education Gateway
- SEGway (formerly SII) is a collaborative NASA project which brings together
the expertise of NASA scientists, science museums, and K-12 educators to
produce NASA science-based Earth and space science curricula for classroom and
public use via the World Wide Web.
Science Links - The
science section of Imagine the Universe! from NASA.
The Science of Star Trek
- Is Star Trek really a science show? Could people really DO the fantastic
things they do on the Star Trek programs?
SeaWiFS: Teachers Resources
- Monitoring the Earth from Space with SeaWiFS.An online presentation about
ocean color..
SOLAR - Students On-Line Atmospheric Research
- The SOLAR web site introduces students and teachers to one of NASA's major
satellite-based programs designed to study the Earth's atmosphere, the
Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment III (SAGE III).
Solar System Online
- Provides the K-12 educational community with new, exciting information on
space science, project information, and interaction with astronomers and space
scientists.
Space Educators Comics
- Includes Apollo 13, the Charles Lindberg Story, The Wilbur and Orville
Wright Story, and Aero and Space in comic book format for students.The on-line
comic called "Aero & Space" is authored and drawn by the graphics group at
NASA's Langley Research Center. It is an outstanding creation which has done
much to encourage the pursuit of space education.
A Space
Library - A mixture of space-related
images and programs which will help you visualize the Solar System and NASA
space missions using computer graphics.A solar system simulator lets you view
any body in the solar system from any other. There are maps and images of the
surfaces of planets, and accurately-rendered star backgrounds that include up
to one million stars.
The Space Place- The Space Place is a NASA site for children and adults with fun
activities and amazing facts related to the exploration of space--past,
current, and future.
Space Science Education Resources
- Includes links to NASA Affiliated sites, Professional Organizations and
Standards,Schools/Museums/Planetariums, and more, from the Space Science Data
Operations Office of NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Space
Team Online (STO) - Hosted by
NASA's Quest Project, STO is a location on the Internet that allows Internet
users to interact with members of NASA, and publish their work online. Live
activities include Web chats with members of NASA.
Spacelink - NASA Educational Products -
Listed in this area are the current NASA educational products available on
Spacelink. Throughout the year NASA produces new items and revises existing
products. The publication number shown with the product indicates its version.
STARDUST Microchips- STARDUST was launched on February 7, 1999 carrying microchips.Two of the
microchips are inside the Sample Return Capsule, and will return back to Earth
with the capsule in the year 2006. The other two chips are on the spacecraft
body and will remain in space forever. We have a listing of all of the names
that have been inscribed onto the microchips.You can search for your name.
A Student's Guide to Astrobiology
- An online guide to the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the
Universe as well as all other aspects of space exploration.
Summer High School Apprenticeship Research Program
- NASA’s program for enrichment of high school students is the Summer High
School Apprenticeship Research Program (SHARP). SHARP is designed to attract
underrepresented minorities and women to aerospace careers.
Summer
High School Apprenticeship Research Program- SHARP, sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA), is designed for students who have demonstrated an interest in and
aptitude for mathematics, science, engineering and technology (MSET). Held
during the summer at 11 NASA locations. Eligibility information and
application form available.
The Teacher's Corner: Multidisciplinary Classroom
Activities - A multidisciplinary resource
for lesson plans, study guides, and laboratory activities for middle school to
college level. Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy are all taught through
the single unifying theme of the exciting world of high-energy astrophysics!
The Teacher's Corner also includes information on NASA programs and
opportunities.
Telescopes In
Education- K-12 students
worldwide can remotely control research-quality telescopes and cameras from
computers in the classroom.
Texas Aerospace Scholars Program -
Johnson Space Center's educational outreach program for Texas high school
students to learn online and then apply for a one week internship at the
center.
Thursday's Classroom - News, research,
lesson plans and educational activities from NASA.
WebStars: Astrophysics in Cyberspace- This list of astronomical resources created by the High Energy
Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC) at NASA's Goddard Space
Flight Center. It is intended as a resource for users who have a general
interest in astronomical topics.
Welcome
to COOLSpace!- "You be the
Scientist", earth images from space, and virtual trips are on this NASA site
which strives to involve more students in the study of COOL (Communications
Over Obscure Locations) Space.
Windows to
the Universe- An extensive and
graphics intensive astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and
Space Sciences.A NASA sponsored site.
Women
of NASA - Interactive project designed to
encourage young women to pursue careers in math, science and technology by
providing as role models outstanding women working in diverse fields at NASA
You Be The Scientist
- The goal is to increase interest and aptitude in the fields of math,
science, and technology at the middle and secondary levels to develop
technical literacy.
Astronomy Education in the United States
- This is an updated, expanded version of an invited talk given by Andrew
Fraknoi at the 189th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, held in
Toronto, Canada in January 1997.
Astronomy Page for Science Explained
- Offers free lessons in astronomy. The course runs from January throughout
the year, but you can learn a lot from it anytime. Covers identification of
stars, constellations and planets, physics etc. It covers the universe! An
excellent site for homeschoolers or other distance learners.
Black Holes to Blackboards - Sep/Oct '98- Building Universes in the Classroom-Our national education standards ask all
science teachers to teach our students using an inquiry-based approach,
allowing them to understand the nature of science by doing it.
Black Holes to Blackboards-Getting a Global Sense- Despite assertions by some of a flat Earth, we really do live on a ball
that's spinning through space. Here's a an exercise in visualizing our
rotating planet.
Blossoms Of Science - Science Education Center
- An astronomy and education research group. The staff include researchers,
teachers and teams working on courseware for science education. The site
contains an on-line, interactive astronomy school.
Celestial Navigation Net - Comprehensive,
annotated hub site of resources relating to navigating by the stars, including
theory, practice, history, instruments, and classroom links.
CISM Summer School
at Boston University- A two-week summer
school in space weather phenomena, consequences, and modeling. Find details
about the program and an application.
CosmicVoyage- Virtual museum and planetarium. Learn about cosmic evolution, from Big Bang
to Man.
Earth and Moon Viewer-
View the earth and moon from many vantage points and in multiple ways.
Earth and Sky
- Home of the popular international science radio program Earth and Sky.
EarthSpace
- Learn about Solar System, space exploration and constellations.
Faulkes
Telescope Project- Allows students in
schools and colleges in the UK, Hawaii and Australia to make astronomical
observations with a research-class telescope direct from the classroom.
From Stargazers to Starships - Tutorial and
historical exposition of the motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics and
spaceflight, on a high school level.
Hands-On Universe (HOU)
- Using the internet, HOU participants around the world request observations
from an automated telescope, download images from a large image archive, and
analyze them with the aid of user-friendly image processing software.
Heavenly Mathematics: Highlights of Cultural Astronomy
- An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. The course has a goal of
imparting an understanding of basic astronomical phenomena and an appreciation
of their cultural significance throughout the world.
Infrared Imaging -
Learn about infrared imaging by viewing a variety of objects in the infrared.
Internet Astronomy School (IAS)
- Designed as an online school for students from the 4th grade to the end of
high school. Apart from the fact that students can study in it directly from
their homes, it is intended to be used by science teachers within the
framework of their science courses.
A
Journey into the Unknown - A collection of
web pages which detail the realm outside of our world: outer space. These
pages are designed primarily for teaching or as reference resources, but also
contain some areas for entertainment.
The Martian Sun-Times-
Gives daily weather on Mars as well as Earth. Students learn meteorology from
this creative role-playing experience in which they play reporters for a
Martian newspaper.
Multiwavelength Messier Museum
- A multiwavelength view of objects in space from NASA's infrared astronomy
center (IPAC). A detailed tutorial accompanies each set of images. This site
will be regularly updated with new objects.
Mysteries of
Deep Space- This PBS companion site explores
the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom
activities, a trivia challenge, Q&A with experts, and more.
National Astronomy Education Projects
- This is an evolving list of those projects and programs in astronomy
education to which anyone from around the U.S. can apply or from which anyone
can receive materials.
Observatorio ARVAL
- ARVAL's site is dedicated to propagating astronomical information. All of it
is bilingual (Spanish - English), except for the 'Astronomía Caraqueña'
section, which contains local astronomical information centered around
Caracas, Venezuela.
Odyssey
Magazine - the science magazine for children
ages 10-16. Cutting edge earth and space science, Horkheimer's Star
Gazer,archaeology, astronomy, contests. Great for classroom use.
The
Official Young Astronaut Program - Hands-on
activities for kids in K-3, 4-6 and 7-9. Aerospace theme piques interest while
strengthening science, math and technology skills.
Planet Quest - Includes online quizzes,
planet comparisons, pictures and links to astronomy clubs around the world.
Project
Radio Jove - is an educational project to
involve secondary school students in collecting and analyzing observations of
the natural radio emissions of the planet Jupiter and the Sun. Participating
students get hands-on experience in gathering and working with space science
data.
Properties of Our Solar System - Introductory
course taught at the University of Oregon. Includes course materials and many
links to supplementary resources.
ROBOsky.com- Users can personally control professional astronomical observatories over
the internet in real-time.
Size of Solar System - Shows Solar System
true to scale. Helps realize the vastness of distances between planets
compared to planet sizes.
Space Art through the Ages
- Getty contribution to Mars Millennium Project: Interdisciplinary activities
combine students' scientific understanding of the universe with their own
creativity and imagination.
Stanford
SOLAR Center - A collection of educational
activities and resources based on Solar Oscillations Investigation (SOI) and
Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) data.
Star Gazer- A weekly TV series on naked-eye astronomy.
Star Gazer
Home Page - Home of Jack Horkheimer. The
first and only weekly TV series on naked eye astronomy.
StarChild- A learning
center for young astronomers.
StarQuest - An
interactive, student-produced website about astronomy. It covers many areas
including general information, astrophysics, constellations, and uses of the
color spectrum with astronomy. An image archive of Hubble Space Telescope
photos is also included.
Stephen Hawking's Universe
- Detailed explanations of the most important ideas and developments in human
understanding of the universe. Includes original essays by some of today's
leading figures in cosmology, along with original illustrations, program
descriptions, explanations of cosmological terms and theories, and brief
biographies. Also, the Ask the Experts section encourages the audience to
submit questions, some of which will be answered by experts in the field.
Swinburne Astronomy- Online degree granting
program in astronomy offering courses for Master of Science and Graduate
Diploma of Science. Based in Melbourne, Australia.
Universe in the Classroom
- A free quarterly educational newsletter published by the ASP for teachers,
youth group leaders, librarians, and anybody else who wants to help children
of all ages learn more about the wonders of the universe. It is available
either in printed form or electronically here on our website.
Walk the Solar System -
JavaScript calculator of sizes and distances of solar system bodies for making
a scale model.
Windows to
the Universe - An extensive astronomical
learning system. Articles available at three levels: beginner, intermediate,
advanced.
Astronomy- A list of images and text from
the UOregon Gallery. Very nice.
Astronomy Gallery- High-resolution
photographs of galaxies, nebulae, and other astronomical objects.
Astronomy Picture of the Day
- Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our
fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a
professional astronomer.
Black Holes-
Observational evidence of black holes, from Cambridge.
Bright Supernovae-
Hope they own stock in Kodak. Too many images to count.
Celestial atlas (1826)- If your interested in a little history, check this out. It's rather large.
Chandra Press Room-
Images of the Chandra orbiter and some images of galaxies.
Digitized Sky Survey - Digitized images of
the whole sky. Check out the other sites they list if you want
lower-resolution images that don't take so long to load, or images of larger
regions of the sky.
NSSDC Photo Gallery - Some overlap with the
other NSSDC site, but different text and some other images.
NSSDC
PLANETARY IMAGE CATALOG - Planetary images as
seen from satellites and ground based observatories. Fact sheets on each
planet. Updated regularly.
ADC for Amateur Astronomers- Astronomical Data Center at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Page for
amateur astronomers offers information on using ADC resources and links to
selected external resources.
Amateur Astronomers Anonymous- Site created by an amateur for amateurs. Contains observation reports,
photos, and allows visitors to submit reports, photos, websites, and tips on
Astronomy.
Amateur Astronomer's Notes
- Information about various astronomical events; open research projects and
photo gallery are available.
The Astro Pages
- Astronomy and space news, links, articles, photos, tutorials, telescope
making, polls, screensavers, and discussion groups for the amateur.
The Astrogirl
Homepage - Includes a discussion group,
current lunar phases, a range of observing tips, astrophotography tips,
reviews of computer programs, glossary of terms and links.
Astronomical Calculations
- Calculations including coordinate conversion, position and circumstances of
the Moon; positions of the planets.
Astronomy Boy
- Resources and tutorials for amateur astronomers.
Astronomy Sky
Guide- Guide to astronomy and stargazing,
including observing, choosing and using telescopes, making equipment, and
photographing the stars.
Eagle's Eye on
the Sky - Monthly guide to what's up in the
sky, from a British perspective.
The Edge of
Nowhere - Astronomy information for any
astronomer, including interactive pictures, descriptions, and an online store
for purchasing pictures featured on this site.
FinderScope
- Amateur astronomer's guide to learning the sky.
Galaxies.com
- Contains a gallery of photographs and CCD images, message center, greeting
cards, calendars of events in the sky, and lots of other astronomical
information.
Rogue
Astronomers - A site dedicated to sidewalk
astronomy from downtown Mill Valley, California.
The Salopian
Web - A comprehensive site for all interested
in Astronomy. Monthly observing notes, sky charts, glossary, and lots of
links.
See View
Observatory - Astronomical images, projects
for amateur telescope makers, information for beginners, and articles of
general scientific interest.
The Silicon Sky
- Site dedicated to the amateur astronomer. Online resources, including a live
feed from NASA's news database; essays on solar observing, extrasolar planets,
and interplanetary travel.
Stargazing
Network - Provides free Web-page hosting for
amateur astronomers.
StarLore - Deep
Sky and Constellation Guide- An amateur
astronomy site detailing the stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae and
galaxies visible in the night sky. Includes photographs, star maps, monthly
indexes and a sky diary.
Sundial
in Isan - Sundial in Isan in Northeastern
Thailand and ancient Khmer orientation of temples, a comparative study in
solar and lunar orientation.
Astronet - Offers
information on astronomical phenomena and closely follows the news on
astronomy, space research, space flight, meteorology and earth sciences.
ASTRONOMY Magazine -- News
- Source for news in astronomy, reports on astronomical discoveries, and NASA
space missions.
Discovery Online -- Space Guide
- From aliens to asteroids, satellites to shuttle missions, explore your
universe with the latest news, launches and astronomical sightings at
Discovery's home for space.
European
Space Agency's news - Daily news, including
images, movies and live launch webcasts on ESA's science missions.
SkyWatch
Astronomical Wake Up Service - Sends its
subscribers a daily email on astronomical events such as satellite passes and
meteor showers that can be observed from their location.
SpaceArt.Com : Online
Views Of The Universe - Online library of
images and data, from the latest earth observation data to snapshots of Sol
and beyond to the depths of time.
space.com News
- Includes launches, landings, sightings, new projects, scientific
discoveries, commercial applications and major announcements.
SpaceHub
- SpaceHub is an Astronomy reference and so much more. Check in daily for all
of the space news in our SpaceLog.
The Heretic's Guide
to Buying a Telescope- A guide to first-time
telescope buyers, with a detailed FAQ, suggested scopes, vendors, books and
other resources.
Absolute Beginners' Astronomy Page
- Site created by an intermediate observer; contains some of the basics and
encourages you to go learn more on your own.
Amateur Astronomy -
Information provided by Dave Scherping of the Prairie Astronomy Club in
Nebraska.
Amateur Astronomy Net - Information for the
beginning backyard stargazer. Contains informative articles, book reviews,
advice on how to choose and use telescopes, message forum, and other features.
Astronomical League Urban Club
- The Astronomical League offers a wide range of observing programs for
amateurs. This program features the brightest objects in the heavens and is a
great reference of beginner's targets.
Astronomy.com: For Beginners
- Offers basic and essential astronomy information, including product guides
on telescopes and binoculars, buying guides to purchase the right telescope,
observing tips, glossary, and astronomy FAQ.
The
Astro-Nuts Homepage - Help for astronomy
beginners. Written in easy to understand beginner's language. Telescope basics
with tips on selecting and using scopes, viewing tips, monthly picks, astro-links,
etc.
Backyard Stargazing 101 - Simple guide to the
night sky. Updated monthly sections on the Moon, Planets and Stars.
Beginning Urban Skywatching
- An introduction to the urban night sky, what to see and how to see it. Very
large, single web page.
Buying Your First Telescope
- by Thomas Bemus, Public Education Director -- The Martz Observatory -
Frewsburg, NY.
The Constellation Home Page - Listing of
constellations by season with a range of interesting objects to see, ranging
from easy to challenging.
Dark Sky Amateurs - For
amateur astronomers, how to get started, month-to-month observations.
Frequently
Asked Questions for sci.astro [Astronomy] -
sci.astro is a newsgroup devoted to the discussion of the science of
astronomy. Its content ranges from the Earth to the farthest reaches of the
Universe. This document (the FAQ) summarizes answers to frequently asked
questions in the newsgroup.
The Night Sky - A
comprehensive guide for the beginning amateur astronomer; links and resoureces
available, including printable sky charts and free astronomy software.
Starting Out in Astronomy
- Articles on getting started, choosing a telescope and choosing binoculars.
Starting Right in Astronomy
- A list of references, resources and links for getting started in the hobby
of astronomy.
Telescope Buying Tips -
The number one rule about buying telescopes: Don't buy from a department
store! Want some more information?
Telescopes types -
Telescopes information on different types of telescopes. Refractors
reflectors, achromatic, apochromatic & Dobsonian.
Welcome to Astronomy -
Astronomical Society of South Australia offers an introduction to astronomy.
The entire article is also available as a [pdf] file.
Welcome to Basic Astronomy
- A nice introduction to all facets of basic astronomy. Many pages of
introductory articles and pictures.
Virtual Sky
- A portal to multiple representations of the night sky, including a
high-resolution (1 second/pixel) optical survey of the Northern sky and the
Uranometria engravings from 1603.
Your Sky
- Interactive sky mapping. Select a region of the sky in a browser and the
server displays a map.
Cosmicdust
- Celestial events for the current month.
Current Sky Watches -
Know what to watch for in the night sky. Are there any comets or meteor
showers? Find out here.
FinderScope.com - What's Up Tonight
- Online observing list tool. Enter your location, and obtain lists of various
types of objects observable this evening.
Moonstick Information Site - describes a
slide rule moon phase calendar and provides other methods of computing
astronomical information.
The Natural
Year Circular Almanac - A chart graphically
displaying sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, moon phase, tides, high and low
temperature, other weather data, stars, and planets in a circular format that
highlights patterns and cycles.
Phase of the
Moon - Calendar showing the phase of the moon
for this month or a month/year of your choice. Prints very nice too.
Que tal in the
Current Skies - An Earth/Space Science
newsletter written with the casual 'backyard' observer in mind. Newsletter
contains information about lunar and planet positions for viewing; the sun's
position along the ecliptic; and other current sky information.
SkyWatch - Your
Astronomical Alarm Clock - Sends its
subscribers a daily email on astronomical events such as satellite passes and
meteor showers that can be observed from their location.
The
Constellation Web Page - A catalog of the 88
modern constellations, with mythological background, maps, and descriptions of
double stars and deep-sky objects.
CosmoBrain Astronomy - The Constellations
- Table with information about the 88 constellations as defined by the
International Astronomical Union; includes abbreviations, genitive/Latin
names, English names, celestial hemispheres, and Alpha Star names.
Stars and Constellations
- Information about the constellations, highlighted by a Java applet which
allows you to scroll around the sky and zoom in and out.
