SCIENCE - Astronomy
& Space Science

NASA - Home Page

Life on Earth, Humans in Space, Exploring the Universe... with sections for : Kids, Students, Educators

NASA: Liftoff to Space Exploration

Keep up-to-date on the latest NASA missions. Consult the Space Calendar for updated launch schedules.

H. R. MacMillan Space Centre

(Vancouver, BC, Canada) offers astronomical programs, laser light shows, courses and workshops.

ASTRONOMY

Ask an Astronomer

From black holes to quasars, or galaxies to globulars, if you have a question, ask these experts and increase your knowledge of Astronomy!

Center for Earth and Planetary Studies

Research at CEPS, Regional Planetary Image Facility, Space Shuttle Photograph Repository, National Air and Space Museum

Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Home Page

The Jupiter, Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact home page contains information, images, animations and other resources regarding the collision of fragments of comet P/Shoemaker- Levy 9 with Jupiter.

Earth and Moon Viewer

View a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment, or view the Earth from the Sun, the Moon, the night side of the Earth above any location on the planet or from a satellite in earth's orbit & lots more.

MARS Surveyor Menu

THE site to access Mars missions as they happen.

Mount Wilson Observatory

Visit the Mount Wilson Observatory and find out about Telescopes in Education Program, a project designed to bring research-grade astronomy to schools and clubs by way of a remote-controlled telescope.

NASA - Imaging Radar Home Page

Learn all about Imaging Radar at this site, includes lots of neat images, videos, animation

The Nine Planets

This site explores our solar system with text, pictures, sounds and an occasional movie. Each of the planets and major moons in our solar system is briefly described and illustrated with pictures from NASA spacecraft.

Sithsonian Institution : Astornomy

An extensive index of resources available online.

StarChild Project

This site covers: Astronomy, The Earth, Galaxies, The Moon, Planets, Space, Stars, The Sun, The Universe. Wonderful images at this site!

SPACE

Educational Space Simulations Project

This site offers Internet resources/software for space simulations, lesson plans, experiments, activities, SPACESIM (An Electronic Magazine for Space Simulating Educators) curricular materials, Snapshots of a Space Simulation

NASA Quest

This initiative provides support and services for schools, teachers and students by connecting K-12 classrooms with people, research, and science through mission-based interactions and activities.

NASA - Kennedy Space Center

Everything about the Kennedy Space Center. Loads of images.

NASA - Human Space Flight

Up-to-date information about all space shuttle missions and the Space Station.

SEDS

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space educates people about the benefits of space exploration, and inspires people through their involvement in space-related projects.

Last Updated: July 25, 2008