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- Are We Alone in the Universe? :: http://library.thinkquest.org/11272/
- "When you look up at the night sky, do you wonder if someone is looking back at you? Find out who it might be at this site, which talks about extraterrestrial beings, Area 51, Roswell, and who really built the Great Pyramid. You can also learn about the planets in our solar system (and watch them rotate!), a little space physics, and interesting facts about astronauts, space shuttles, and the Mars Global Surveyor."
- Black Holes: Portals into the Unknown :: http://library.thinkquest.org/10148/
- Learn all about the mysterious black hole at this site. "You can find out how they're detected, how they act, what they might look like, and what happens to the matter that enters them. For some computer fun, download a black hole game or quiz."
- Exploratorium Observatory :: http://www.exploratorium.edu/observatory/index.html
- Find out about sun spots and solar eclipses. Make a model of the solar system. Use RealPlayer to view Webcasts of solar eclipses. Find out how much you would weigh on other planets. Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. An excellent site for anyone interested in these topics or other astronomy issues.
- Hubble.site :: http://hubble.stsci.edu/
- "The Hubble Space Telescope is a cooperative program of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to operate a long-lived space-based observatory for the benefit of the international astronomical community." Visit this site to learn more about the program through news, pictures, and fun.
- Imagine the Universe :: http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/
- "This site is dedicated to a discussion about our Universe... what we know about it, how it is evolving, and the kinds of objects and phenomena it contains. Just as importantly, we also discuss how scientists know what they know, what mysteries remain, and how they might one day find the answers to these questions." Various sections include "Ask an Astronomer," "Satellites & Data," "Imagine the Science," and several links to Astronomy Education Resources.
- Kennedy Space Center :: http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/
- Located at the Cape Canaveral Spaceport in Florida, the KSC handles "the checkout, launch and landing of the Space Shuttle and its payloads." You can get the latest news and headlines, as well as lots of information on Space Shuttles, Payload, and Launch Vehicles. Make sure you check out the Space Flight Archives.
- Lost in Space: A Journey into the Unknown :: http://library.thinkquest.org/12272/
- Learn the basics of outer space at this site. This site contains a lot of information about outer space including: our solar system, space phenomena, and space technology. Test your newly gained knowledge when you are done by taking the "Space Test".
- NASA Glenn Learning Technologies Project :: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/index.html
- This website provides teachers and students with aerospace technology resources through lessons and activities, free simulations, student videoconferencing, a glossary of related terms, and educator workshops.
- The Online Planetarium Show :: http://library.thinkquest.org/3461/
- "View space as seen through the Hubble Telescope with the interactive planetarium program "Hubble from Here to Eternity." Take the guided tour or wander through the marvelous photos and information including planets, galaxies, black holes, and other phenomena in the universe."
- The Solar System :: http://library.thinkquest.org/26838/English/eng.htm
- Learn all about the solar system at this site. Read up on the planets in our solar system, the genesis of our solar system, and some famous astronomers.
- Space Online :: http://floridatoday.com/news/space/
- Up to date space news,special reports, and launch information.
- Space.com :: http://www.space.com/
- This site is "dedicated to space and all space-related subjects" by focusing on news, information, education and entertainment.
- Sunbeams :: http://westudent.tripod.com/page1.html
- Explores many aspects of the sun, including an introduction to the mythology, science, art, history, and health questions surrounding the celestial body. There are also interactive games and puzzles as well as links to further research sources.
- Views of the Solar System :: http://www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm
- A fun, pictorial and informational look at the Solar System for all ages.
- Windows to the Universe :: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
- Visit here to learn about the Earth and space sciences. "This includes not only scientific content, but also information about the artistic, historical, and cultural connections between science and our lives." In addition to articles, there are images, movies, animations, and data sets. Many of the words within the articles are hyperlinked to related texts.
- Windows to the Universe :: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
- "Windows to the Universe is a user-friendly learning system on the Earth and SpaceSciences for the general public. It uses the unique medium of the WWW to alloweasy access to numerous sources of Space information." Using Windows to the Universe, you can view not only scientific information about the Earth and the planets in our solar system, but also information about how they have influenced the arts, culture and myth.
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