American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: What Do You Know? Astronomy
Take this ten-question self-scoring quiz to test your knowledge of astronomy facts: age of the universe, why stars and planets are spheres, where other life might exist in the outer space, the Milky Way, and more.
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The Astronomy Cafe
NASA scientist Sten Odenwald calls this his "web site for the astronomically disadvantaged." Do you have lots of questions about space that you can't seem to get answers to? Would you like to learn about a career in astronomy, Big Bang...
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Sky Server: About Astronomy
This site from SkyServer provides the history of astronomy as well as links to mapping the sky, galaxies, cosmic structures and much more. Several pictures are given, and the article is medium in length.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Astronomy Timeline
A comprehensive timeline c30,000 B.C.-2002 A.D. for those studying the history of astronomy.
University of California
At Home Astronomy: Hands on Science Experiments for the Entire Family
A collection of ten hands-on science experiments for the entire family that will help you understand concepts in astronomy. Make an astrolabe, find the size of the sun and moon, build a lunar settlement, find out about meteoroids, shadow...
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Sky Server: Old Time Astronomy
This site from SkyServer provides information where students are introduced to Galileo and are transported back in time to learn what "Old Time Astronomy," was all about.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: The History of Gamma Ray Astronomy
This NASA article discusses the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Related resources.
British Library
British Library: International Dunhuang Project: Chinese Astronomy Resource
Using the early Dunhuang Star Atlas, an important historical and scientific document of the sky seen from China dating from before AD 700, learn about astronomical history from the perspective of China. Find resources and analysis that...
Views of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System: People in Astronomy
A list of famous people associated with Astronomy.
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The Astronomy Cafe: A Guide Book to Astronomy
Investigate the field of astronomy in this book by Sten Odenwald where he talks about his own and others' experiences, as well as his experiences doing research.
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What Is Radio Astronomy?: Radio Astronomy at Vla and Vlba
Describes two radio telescopes run by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). The first telescope is called the Very Large Array (VLA) and the second is called the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA). Both use radio interferometry....
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Astronomy and Space: Research Overview
Explore some of our most fundamental questions about space exploration with this research overview collected by scientists at the National Science Foundation. Additionally, experience deep space first-hand with telescope interactives.
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China Daily: China Culture: Astronomy and Geography
Access a collection of articles about the scientific contributions made by the ancient Chinese in the areas of astronomy and geography. Includes write-ups of famous astronomers and geographers, astronomical instruments, and more.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Infrared Astronomy Satellite (Iras) (Level 2)
A brief description of Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) project and its discoveries. Complete with graphics, links to a glossary of terms, and a printable version of the page.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy: All About Space
A fantastic collection of information about the solar system. Includes information on all of the planets, the moon, the sun, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and stars. Also find puzzles, a dictionary, quizzes, classroom activities, and...
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Canadian Astronomy Education: Canadian Astronomers Making History
Get to know the Canadian astronomers who made notable contributions to modern astronomy in Canada.
California Institute of Technology
Caltech Astronomy: Light Pollution and the Palomar Observatory
Learn about light pollution, how it is created, and it's negative impact on astronomical observatories, in particular, the one on Palomar Mountain, California. From the Caltech astronomy department this is an informative look at the...
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Edwin Hubble 1889 1953
Part of the NASA website, this is a reprint of an article in the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada about Edwin Hubble's life and accomplishments, stressing his role in the development of modern astronomy.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: A Milestone Quasar
An image of a typical quasar and a star. An explanation written by a professional astronomer is included. There are also many embedded links within the text to related topics.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Scale of the Universe 2
This stunning interactive allows you to explore everything in this universe by zooming into different objects, organisms, and microscopic matter.
NASA
Astronomy Picture of the Day: Quasar Galaxy Collision
An image of a quasar. The large redshifts imply that quasars lie near the edge of the observable universe and must emit tremendous amounts of energy. There are also many embedded links to related topics.
NASA
Astronomy Picture of the Day: Supernova 1987 A
Details of the brightest supernova of modern times - supernova 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud. There are many links for additional information.
California Institute of Technology
Nasa: Infrared Astronomy
A complete, multi-page tutorial on infrared radiation and its importance to astronomical studies.
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