Directory of Astronomy and Space Resources

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All sites in this category are geared toward kids and teens under the age of 18 and provide information or activities related to astronomy and space.

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• Astronomers
• Auroras
• Black Holes
• Eclipses
• Exploration
• Galaxies
• Gravity
• Images from Space
• News
• Solar System
• Space Camps
• Space Flight
• Stars and Constellations
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Resources in This Category

• Astronomical Information Center

  http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/
  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.

• Astronomy and Space for Kids

  http://www.kidsastronomy.com/
  Stars, planets, black holes, Junior Astronomers Club.

• Astronomy for Kids

  http://www.frontiernet.net/~kidpower/astronomy.html
  Basic introduction to astronomy for kids K-6 grade.

• Astronomy in Questions and Answers

  http://www.guide-to-astronomy.narod.ru/
  A comprehensive collection of simple facts about the planets, the solar system, meteors, stars, galaxies, and astronomers.

• Astronomy Jokes and Space Explorers

  http://www.juliantrubin.com/astronomyjokes.html
  A collection of K-12 space and astronomy jokes with astronomy factoids, quizzes, quotes, links and pictures interspersed throughout the site describing history of astronomy and space exploration.

• Catching the Light

  http://www.astropix.com/
  Features galleries of astronomical photographs, astrophotography techniques and stories, observations and humor.

• Constellation Stories and A Deepsky Atlas

  http://www.hawastsoc.org/deepsky/index.html
  Provides a listing of the constellations, maps, and the myths associated with them.

• Cool Cosmos

  http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/
  Offers lessons and activities using infrared light. Also, includes has online tutorials, games and graphic galleries related to this topic.

• CosmicKids

  http://asd.gsfc.nasa.gov/archive/sm3a/classrm.html
  Learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope.

• DLTK's Space Crafts for Kids

  http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/space/space.html
  Space crafts suitable for preschool, kindergarten and grade school kids.

• Earth and Sky

  http://www.earthsky.org/
  International science radio program. Includes a nightly star chart, sky watching tips, podcast, and audio and written articles about a variety of scientific topics.

• ESA Kids

  http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/
  Information on the planet Earth, the universe, and space travel. Games, quizzes, and photos.

• European Space Agency (ESA)

  http://www.esa.int/
  Resource for European space science. Updated information on launches, spacecraft in orbit, and events.

• From Stargazers to Starships

  http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Sintro.htm
  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.

• Gene Smith's Brief History of Astronomy

  http://cass.ucsd.edu/archive/public/tutorial/History.html
  Covers the development of this ancient science from days of Stonehenge (3100 BC) to the discovery of Pulsars (1968 AD).

• Guide to Arctic Sunrise and Sunset

  http://www.athropolis.com/sun-fr.htm
  Tables of daily sunrise and sunset times in the Arctic. Learn about the Land of the Midnight Sun, Solstices, and Equinoxes.

• Heavenly Details

  http://www.almanac.com/astronomy/
  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

  http://www.thespacewriter.com/
  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.

• Imagine The Universe!

  http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/
  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 Just for Kids

  http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/education/justforkids.html
  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.

• Life Beyond Earth

  http://www.pbs.org/lifebeyondearth/index.html
  Think humans are alone? Follow space expert Timothy Ferris in the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Also, write to an alien.

• Lunar Outpost

  http://www.lunaroutpost.com/
  Space-related education, games, merchandise, NASA content and photos geared toward kids, parents, educators and space enthusiasts worldwide.

• Mysteries of Deep Space

  http://www.pbs.org/deepspace/
  Explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, and a trivia challenge. Ask the experts various questions as well.

• Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars

  http://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/stars.html
  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

  http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/
  Find activities and information about rockets, astronauts, space exploration, space shuttles, solar system, and galaxies.

• NASA's Origins Program

  http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/
  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 Place

  http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
  Features ways to look at our sun and earth, solar system and the universe beyond.

• NOVA Online | Runaway Universe

  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/universe/
  Tour the universe and find out a bit about the history of the universe.

• Sky and Telescope - Observing

  http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights
  Featured articles about the moon, sun, and planets, along with meteors, asteroids, and comets.

• Space and Astronomy for Kids

  http://space.about.com/od/educationastronomyspace/tp/Astronomy_For_Kids.htm
  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.com

  http://www.space.com/
  Features space and science news stories, interactive games, questions and answers, contests, kids' submissions, and weekly polls.

• SpaceKids

  http://science.nasa.gov/
  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.

• StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers

  http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/
  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.

• Stardate Online: Guide to the Universe

  http://stardate.org/
  Information and pictures about astronomy and space exploration. Includes stargazing tips, FAQ's, sky almanac, solar system guide, news and articles.

• The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon

  http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/amelia/index.html
  The animated adventure teaches children how NASA scientists use satellite imagery to better understand Earth's environmental changes.

• The Astrogirl Homepage

  http://home.pcisys.net/~astrogirl/
  Devoted to amateur astronomy. Find information on planets, current sky events, astrophotography, and beginner's tips.

• The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere

  http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/Education/Intro.html
  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.

• The International Astronomical Union (IAU)

  http://www.iau.org/
  Founded in 1919 to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy. The organization is also the internationally recognized authority for classifying celestial bodies and their surface features.

• The Midnight Sun

  http://www.turtlepuddle.org/bio/summer/solstice.html
  Photos from interior Alaska of the Midnight Sun and tundra flowers, with links to more scientific information on the summer solstice.

• TOPEX/Poseidon Kids Page

  http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/topex/kids/
  Offers an online coloring book, ask a scientist, FAQs, background on El Niño, and other links.

• Windows to the Universe

  http://www.windows2universe.org/
  An extensive and graphics intensive astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and Space Sciences.

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