Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Other Stars
Describes other stars besides the sun in our galaxy and the major stages in the evolution of a massive star.
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: Stellar Snowflake Cluster
The Stellar Snowflake Cluster image displayed at this site (in addition to a detailed textual analysis of the image) is enhanced with infrared to display a cluster of newborn stars hidden behind layers of dust.
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: Dusty Death of a Massive Star
Under the heading, "Dusty Death of a Massive Star" this site examines specific details of an image displaying bits and pieces of a star after a supernova. The image is enhanced and enlarged in a second picture.
Other
Sky Server: Scavenger Hunt
In this site, from the SkyServer of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey users hunt for stars, galaxies, quasars, asteroids and meteors. Learn what they look like and how to find them.
Other
Chrome Experiments: 100,000 Stars
Get a visualization of what 100,000 stars look like using this interactive site!
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Stars
Kid's learn about the science of stars like our Sun. Giant hot balls of gas and energy made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: "Twinkle, Twinkle (Really Fast!), Little Star"
"The Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer has discovered neutron stars that emit streams of X-rays pulsing over 1,000 times a second." Visit this site to read the rest of this article. Site offers additional resources as well as a Teacher's Corner.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: X Ray Binary Stars
Site provides a brief introduction to binary stars. Additional resources for students and teachers on this topic are offered as well as related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Constellations Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about constellations. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Star?
Learn about stars, how they are formed, the biggest and smallest star, what they look like, well-known stars and constellations, and other interesting facts.