| Chandra
X-Ray Observatory - NASA's latest orbital x-ray observatory, Chandra,
will be launched later this year. Learn about the history and science of
x-ray imaging in astronomy.
Cool Site: May 1999 The
Cosmos - Explore the mysteries of the vast universe, from the Big Bang
to the ongoing search for extra-terrestrial life. An excellent resource
site.
J-Track
Satellite Tracking - Tune in to this site and track the positions of
the Hubble Orbital Telescope, the Mir space station, or any other of your
favorite satellites.
Cosmology
and Astronomy - Complex cosmological terms and theories are explained
using simple, everyday language. Learn about anti-matter, quasars, quantum
mechanics, and more.
International
Supernovae Network- Amateur astronomers worldwide scan the skies for
signs of exploding stars. Their efforts and discoveries are collected on
this site.
The
Space Place - This NASA site offers information and activities about
the upcoming deep space probe missions. An excellent resource for students
K-6.
StarMap-
Enter a time, date, and location, and this site will generate a detailed
star map for you. You will need to download a free program to view the
maps, but they are worth the time.
NASA
Space Weather Bureau - Find out what's stirring with the solar wind,
or read about the latest research on the aurora borealis. Another informative
site from NASA.
NASA
Infrared Astronomy Center- This clear, informative site includes the
first images of a possible planet around another star.
Galactic
Odyssey - This is a thorough history of human exploration of space,
with background on the people, organizations, and inventions that have
made such exploration possible. This informative site was created by high-school
and junior-high school students.
Peoria
Astronomical Society - This well-designed site offers an interactive
astronomical handbook. Click on the names of constellations to see detailed
star maps and pictures of the star formations, or explore the life cycle
and physics of black holes.
The
Galileo Project - This site uses the visual metaphor of Galileo's family
villa to enable visitors to explore the life and work of Galileo Galilei
(1564-1642). Find out about the struggles, triumphs, and lifelong curiosity
of the man who set the stage for modern science.
The
Maya Astronomy Page - Learn about these accomplished early astronomers.
This site is concise, clearly written, and easy to navigate. It's a great
starting point for exploration into the fascinating culture of the Maya.
Solar
System Simulator - This simulator lets you view planets, moons, and
spacecraft from different points in the solar system. No plug-ins or special
software are required.
The
Yohkoh Public Outreach Project - This site contains stunning X-ray
images and movies of the sun taken by the Yohkoh orbital telescope. The
site also includes background information on the Yohkoh telescope and learning
activities for classroom use.
Stanford
Solar Center - This thorough and well-organized web site contains activities,
images, a glossary, and other resources related to the sun. A great site
to learn about the sun's magnetic field, sunspots, solar physics, and more.
Window
to the Universe- Attractively presented and very informative--this
site provides an introduction to the Universe. Topics include, "Our Planet,""Space
Missions,""Our Solar System," "People," and much more.
The
Astrobiology Web: Life in Extreme Environments - Discover how scientists
study the possibility of life on other planets by studying life in harsh
environments on earth.
Mars
Pathfinder Current Rover Status - See the latest images, check out
the newest data from the Mars Pathfinder.
STS-86:
Countdown to Mir - This is not an "official" NASA Web site -- it's
managed by the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. They are currently scheduled
for launch on September 18, 1997.
Comets
Online - More than just info on Hale-Bopp, this site has plenty of
information on comets, including a good selection of links to other comet
sites.
Maximov
Online -The latest news on the troubled Mir Space Station. The site
has online events, archives, and images.
Black
Holes and Neutron Stars -Learn about black holes and neutron stars
in this simple and very focused page.
GalacticSky
Charts -You choose your latitude and this site provides a sky chart.
There's a QuickTime VR page with a 360-degree view of the night sky. Also,
check out the photo gallery while you're there.
Other
Worlds, Distant Suns -Learn all about the planets by taking a 3-D (VRML)
tour. Even if your computer can't support VRML, they have some great astronomy
links.
The
Comet's Tale-A self-guided module designed to acquaint individuals
with facts about comets. Check out the build your own comet section. Graphically,
this is one of the best-looking sites we' ve come across.
Shuttle
Launch Countdown Home Page -The countdown has begun. Actually, there
is always a countdown for the next shuttle launch. This site contains live
video feeds, mission information, and lots more.
Lunar
Eclipse -Check out photos from the October, 1996, lunar eclipse. There
is also a very simple activity that helps explain the phenomenon.
Earth
and Universe -Graphically not the most engaging site, but does provide
an excellent audio and visual presentation on the universe. The site focuses
on stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Well worth the visit.
North
American Skies -This page contains information on stars, planets, eclipses,
meteor showers, and other events visible in the sky. Times and locations
of events are provided.
Cassini:Voyage
to Saturn -The countdown has begun! Well, ok there are still 476 days
to launch (as of July 1st), but the Cassini mission to Saturn is still
worth checking out. Why wait until 1997 when it's on everyone's hotlist?
San
Francisco State University Planet Search Project -Updated information
on the search for extrasolar planets. This site includes information on
two newly discovered planets!
The
Center for Mars Exploration -Plenty of information about the red planet
including images, news and even software. The site also includes information
on how to receive a free Viking 20th Anniversary Educational CD-ROM!
The
Virtual Sun -An informative tour about the sun. This site includes
lots of fascinating images and MPEG movies. You can choose to take a tour
in English or view it in Dutch.
MIR
Space Station Page -The Mir Space Station Page. Current Mir news and
more.
Comet
Hyakutake public & press information page -The latest in comet
information. This page includes some stunning images.
Solar
System Live -This site provides an interactive view of the solar system.
You can set the time, date, viewpoint, and more. There is also a link to
the "Earth Viewer" which shows the day and night regions of the earth.
NASA
K-12 Internet: Live from the Hubble Space Telescope -An opportunity
for students in grades K-12 to participate in a project involving the Hubble
Space Telescope. The site includes a chat area for teachers.
Astronomy
Picture of the Day -This excellent site gives you something new to
look at every day. A must for astronomy enthusiasts.
JPL
Public Image Archive -A great collection of NASA images maintained
by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Images of comets, planets, quasars and
some extremely interesting images of our own planet. Nearly 100 gifs.
Project
Galileo: Bringing Jupiter to Earth -The Galileo probe arrived at Jupiter
in December, 1995. This site is updated frequently with new photos. Visit
the Galileo home page and learn more about this exciting event!
The
Space Educators' Handbook -An interesting site that uses science fiction
to help teach about space technology and scientific laws. You can download
the software version (Mac and Windows) of the Space Educators' Handbook.
The site also includes a collection of Quicktime movies and other surprises.
Principal
Investigator Microgravity Services -Get data about the microgravity
("zero-g") conditions on-board the shuttle Orbiter and the Mir space station.
Space
Radar Images of Earth -Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C/X-Band Synthetic
Aperture Radar (SIR-C/X-SAR) is a joint U.S.-German-Italian project that
uses a highly sophisticated imaging radar to capture images of earth that
are useful to scientists across a great range of disciplines.
NASA
K-12 Internet Initiative -Yet another interesting NASA site, this one
is geared for K-12.
Views
of the Solar System -An educational tour of the solar system. It contains
images and information about the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets,
and meteoroids found within the solar system.
The
Nine Planets -An in-depth look at the solar system. Text, pictures,
sounds, and an occasional movie help tell the story.
CEA
Science Education Page -Visit the Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Astrophysics
and check out their educational resources. A good site for teachers.
HST
Greatest Hits 1990-1995 Gallery -Spectacular images from space taken
by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Mars
Multi-Scale Map -An interactive look at the Martian surface.
Aurora
Page -Get information about the "Northern Lights."
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