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NASA at Home and City View this NASA site to learn how the space program affects our everyday lives. Really, learn how the space program has given us more than Tang! Find areas within a home or city (such as a bathroom) and learn all of the gadgets and items that we take for granted that were actually developed in the space program. Hover over items or click on the name of the item to view a description, a short video, and even find more information by clicking the buttons below the video. Scrius This is a “Science Only” search engine. You can type in your topic and it will find information on special scientific sites.
Astronomy Link This is a site that gives information about and links to various astronomy topics.
Astronomy Center AstronomyCenter.org is a collection of digital resources for teachers and students. Visitors can find out about astronomy events, browse through topic headings, access images and more. Members have more access and can submit materials, access the discussion forums and create a personal filing cabinet.
The Virtual Amateur Astronomer This Web site provides visitors with links to high quality images of nebulae, galaxies, the planets, and other astrophysical objects, as well as tips on how to best search for these types of images. No longer do budding astronomers need up-to-date books, encyclopedias, and a telescope to study the galaxies--exploration is just a click away!
AstroMeeting When was the last time you observed the dark, starlit night sky without any visual aids? This Web site provides amateur photographs taken of comets, satellites, the Moon, planets, constellations, nebulae, supernovas, and more! Come and learn how you can take part in your own astrophotography session which will grant you unforgettable hours under the night sky.
The Constellations Provides information on constellations and their stars. Lists constellations alphabetically.
The Astronomy Net Welcome to an exciting online discovery of astronomy. Here visitors can find resources to help with understanding the universe in all its grandeur. View images, browse feature articles, learn about the constellations, join one of the online forums, and more!
PlanetQuest NASA site with great information about the planets
Exploring the Planets Great site from the National Air and
Library of Congress Library of Congress website…a world of information
Franklin Institute Space science facts from the Franklin Institute – links for each of the planets and lots of other great information, too
The Nine (Eight) Planets The Solar System comes to life! Learn about the planets, their satellites and the instruments that have been used to study them. The photographs and information in this site is based on Bill Arnett's book, The Nine Planets.National Geographic National Geographic virtual solar system page
Windows to the Universe Tour of the solar system and planets
Moon Olympics This intriguing website shows you various cartoon video clips of sports (such as weight lifting, diving, golfing, and others) being played on Earth. Then you try the same sport on the moon. You are given multiple choice answers to choose from to determine the outcome of the same sport on the moon. Learn about the atmosphere, air, water, gravity, and more. This sports science site requires Flash. Planets Think you know about the motion of the planets? Use this simulation to show the movements of Earth, Venus, Sun, or other planets. Create trails of the orbits to look at motion. View retrograde motion and movement of other planets from using a different planet as the "center." Controls on the left change the scale, speed, and brightness as well as other viewing controls. Click on "Introductory Tour" to learn the controls and what they do. StarDate Online Use this comprehensive site to learn about the planets of the solar system as well as other objects. Use the "Stargazing" tab to view "Weekly Tips," "Sky Almanac," "Constellation Guide," "Moon Phases," "Beginner's Guide," and more. In the "Resources" section, you will find a wealth of information and pictures about the Sun, inner planets, outer planets, and minor bodies. View past and future planned space missions. Links to keywords allow for a greater understanding of the material.Cassini-Huygens Mission The Cassini-Huygens probe discovers Saturn and Titan.Spitzer Space Telescope Check out the Sombrero Galaxy and other spectacular objects in the universe that have been imaged.The Moon Formed by an impact more than 4 billion years ago, our moon is the most studied celestial object. Get up close and personal to the moon! Learn about everything, from its formation and composition to man's study of it in this siteMars Reconnaissance Orbiter View outstanding and remarkable pictures taken from the Hubble Space Telescope. Click on "
