Curated OER
Our Neighborhood in the Milky Way
In this Milky Way galaxy worksheet, learners are given a table of distances and angles of nebulae and star clusters from the sun. Students plot each one on a piece of paper and solve 2 problems using the data.
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer
Cool Cosmos and NASA help you uncover the mysterious Nebula. Kid's frequently asked questions are answered on this site thorugh easy to use links!
Nine Planets
Nine Planets: The Web Nebulae
This site from Nine Planets provides introductory material about nebulae, information and images of several types of nebulae, information on Edwin Hubble, and additional related sites are provided.
University of Oregon
The Electronic Universe: Ccd Images of Planetary Nebulae
Basic characteristics of planetary nebulae and the relationship to stellar evolution is presented along with many detailed images.
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Medio Interestelar Modulo Vi Unidad 1
In this module you will learn about the interstellar extinction and study about the different types of nebulae and supernova.
Other
Nebulas
Almost 100 images of Nebulas are posted on this amazing site. Magnifications, exposure times, and the name of each nebula are provided.
Other
Nebulas
Almost 100 images of Nebulas are posted on this amazing site. Magnifications, exposure times, and the name of each nebula are provided.
Other
Planetary Nebulae Observer Home Page
This home page is linked to detailed descriptions of nebulae types, shapes, and structures and their relationship to stellar evolution, a historical perspective on the discovery of nebulae, a gallery of images, and other related resources.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Nebulae Planetary
At this resource several pictures of nebulae are available with informative caption. Related links and other resources.
Other
Cathing the Light: Nebulae Images Thumbnail Index
A colorful look at the various nebulae with these pictures taken by Jerry Lodriguss. Each picture has background information about the nebula.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Crab Nebula: Lithograph
Follow the discovery of the Crab Nebula through history. Find out about its' origins, structure, and print off a picture of it.
Other
Cosmic Wonders: Nebulae
Various different types of nebulae can be explored on this site. View and learn about this stellar phenomena and how they contribute to the growth of the solar system.
A&E Television
History.com: The Space Race: Interactive Universe
A virtual journey through space offers photos and facts about Earth and its neighboring planets, comets, other celestial bodies of the Solar System, and the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: The Star Witness: Hubble Snaps Orion in Perfect Picture Glory
The Orion Nebula is a birthplace for over 3,000 young stars. This article provides a good explanation of this region and some images taken by the Hubble Telescope. (Published Jan. 2006)
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Nebula?
Learn about nebula and how stars form inside, and see some exciting images.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations: Planetary Nebulae
This resource contains information about planetary nebulae and their characteristics.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Unwrapping the Pillars
Following the title, "Unwrapping the Pillars" this site examines the image containing the pillars of the Eagle Nebula and the reason for their existence. The text is fairly brief but it does provide a basis for understanding the pillars...
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: The Infrared Hunter
Under the heading, "The Infrared Hunter" this site examines specific details of an image displaying the Orion nebula along with several other nebulae. In describing the image, the text at this site ends up examining subject matter...
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Towering Infernos
The "Towering Infernos" in the image at this site are actually nebulae or star-forming regions. The text under the image details the specifics of the picture.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Stellar 'Incubators'
This image, titled "Stellar 'Incubators' Seen Cooking up Stars" features a view of the Trifid Nebula and its star forming capabilities. The text under the image details various specifics about the picture.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Stellar Jewels
This image, titled "Stellar Jewels Shine in New Spitzer Image" features RCW 49, a nebula birthing place for stars. The text under the image details various specifics about the picture.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Ring Beholds a Delicate Flower
The Ring Nebula, also known as Messier Object 57, is a dense, star-forming region captured in this space telescope image. In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: New Views of a Familiar Beauty
The Trifid Nebula, featured in this space telescope image, is seen from four different views. In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Helix Nebula
Under the heading, "Comets Kick up Dust in Helix Nebula" this site a particular nebula in the constellation Aquarius. In addition to an image, the site provides information on nebulas and star systems.