Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Solar System Images
A listing of clickable images of objects in the Solar System from the Hubble telescope that includes the following: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Jupiter's satellites, Saturn, Saturn's rings and satellites, Uranus, Uranus' rings and satellites,...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Abu Ali Al Husain Ibn Abdallah Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Good article on Ibn Sina (Avicenna), who is known for his scholarly studies and contributions to several academic fields and his written works, which include an autobiography. This article focuses on his influences in the areas of math...
Views of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System: Venus
Discover interesting information about the planet Venus through a vast archive of photographs and scientific facts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Planets in Our Solar System Study Guide
A quick overview of the eight planets in our solar system.
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Venus
Discover interesting facts about Venus, the hottest planet and the second planet from the Sun.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Big Are the Planets in Our Solar System?
This activity explores the relative size of the eight planets that circle around the Sun.
Extreme Science
Extreme Science: Space Science: Our Solar System
Read about our solar system and its formation over 4.6 billion years ago. Find out about the planets, asteroids, meteors, satellites, and comets. More in-depth planet background can be accessed through links.
NASA
Nasa: History of Venus Transit
NASA site recounts the history of the Venus Transits that have occurred over the past centuries and the various descriptions astronomers have written about them.
NASA
Nasa: Io: Overview: Volcanic Moon
Find out about most volcanically active world in the Solar System, Jupiter's moon named Io.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Atmosphere of Venus
A general information table comparing the atmospheres of Venus and Earth. Good evaluations of the cause of the differences between the two planets.
Other
Malin Space Science Systems: Movements on Venus [Pdf]
This site is provided for by the Malin Space Science Systems. Reprint of an article from the "Journal of Geophysical Research", a publication of the American Geophysical Union. Very detailed analysis of Magellan images. Includes...
Other
Phy6: De Astronomos a Astronaves
This site contains four main categories: Astronomy of the Earth's motion in space, Newtonian mechanics, the sun and spaceflight and spacecraft.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy
Where is our Solar System? How far away is the sun? What makes up the sun? Find out all you want to know about our solar system. This is a comprehensive on-line site about space and astronomy. Check out all of the excitement!
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: The Planet Venus
Kids learn about the planet Venus of the Solar System including fun facts, mass, day, year, and distance from the Sun. Astronomy for kids and teachers.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Magellan
Five page image catalog from the Magellan mission to Venus. Links to detailed information about the spacecraft.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Magellan Mission to Venus
Detailed information about the Magellan Mission to Venus with images of major surface features and two images of the spacecraft.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Solar System
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart guides online research on a study of our solar system and links the teacher to a WebQuest activity.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Space Solar System
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will compare and contrast the attributes of star, star patterns and planets. Students will also have the opportunity to review facts about each planet and then complete various...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Venus
A treasure trove of images of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Among the more famous artworks displayed at this site include Sandro Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus," and "The Venus de Milo," the work of an unknown sculptor.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site from NASA's Space Place is geared towards early elementary learners. It offers detailed instructions for crafts and activities related to space, games and a teacher resource area. Students can also ask an expert at this site.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Planet Venus
Basic facts about the planet Venus including its temperature, its atmosphere, and its volcanoes. Includes a discussion question on temperature, with facts, and the answer. A linked page covers similar material in a "Level 2" version, and...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Double Eye Vortex at Venus' South Pole
From ABC News in Science, this article explores findings related to the "double-eye vortex" discovered hovering above Venus' south pole.
Other
The Telson Spur: The Solar System
This is a list of links to online resources related to the study of the planets. It has a literary theme associated with the Lewis Carrol poem "The Hunting of the Snark" with many quotes from literature and science. Navigation tools...