Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Hubble Deep Field Academy
At this site, students can become a Steller Statistician, Cosmic Classifier, Galactic Guide or a Universal Graduate by attending the Hubble Deep Field Academy--and entering information in their Hubble Academy Log (HAL), which is assessed...
Other
Hubble Heritage Project
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has been used to accumulate images of a "cosmic zoo" of celestial objects. The Hubble Heritage Project uses these images for extending human vision for both scientists and the public. This site has links...
NASA
Nasa: The Infrared Universe
View some of the vivid images taken from the Spitzer Space Telescope.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Astronomy and Astrophysics
NASA sponsored site dealing with several topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site provides links to various topics.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Hand Held Hubble
This site has an activity to make a hand-held telescope. "The Hubble Space Telescope that's orbiting Earth right now is the size of a school bus, but you can make a model of it that you can hold in your hands!"
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Hubble Monitors Weather
This site is from Hubblesite which is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. "What's the weather for Mars and Venus? The Hubble telescope has given astronomers a peak." Site provides images, video as well as...
Cosmos 4 kids
Cosmos4 kids.com: Exploration
Space can be explored in many different ways. Read about space exploration and click on the topics on the right margin to find out how man finds out about his universe.
Read Works
Read Works: Objects in Space
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the objects circling the Earth. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Hubble Site Pointing Controls
The Hubble space telescope uses some very basic physics to turn itself around and look at different parts of the sky. Learn about the gyroscopes that Hubble uses and the different spacecraft systems Hubble employs on its missions.
Curated OER
Build Your Own Spitzer Space Telescope Model
Make a model of the Spitzer Space Telescope using simple materials. Also included is a model of the Boeing Delta II Launch Vehicle which completed a historic 300th launch with the Spitzer Telescope on board.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Photo Gallery: Asteroids
The National Space Science Data Center provides numerous images of asteroids up close, including Gaspra, Ida & Dactyl, Toutatis, and Vesta. The site also includes link to further information about many NASA missions to study the...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Galaxy Hunter
Journey to the wildest regions of space, and wrestle with cosmic giants, galaxies. Explore the Hubble Deep Fields from a statistical point of view.
Google
Google Earth: Hubble Telescope
Get a tour of space with images collected from the Hubble telescope. See nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters on this site. Google Earth must be downloaded to use.
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)
Other
Northrop Grumman Corporation: Into the Unknown: Resources
The Northrop Grumman Corporation provides numerous resource about outer space and beyond.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Solar System!
An introduction to our solar system: the planets, our Sun and our Moon. Students begin by learning the history and engineering of space travel. They make simple rockets to acquire a basic understanding Newton's third law of motion. They...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Edwin Hubble
At this site from HubbleSite provides information on how Edwin Hubble (1889?1953 CE) made some of the most important discoveries in modern astronomy. Learn about them as well as the invention of the Hubble Space Telescope. Open 'Who was...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Amazing Space: Mission Mastermind
This site is provided for by Amazing Science. "NASA needs your help in planning a Hubble Servicing Mission. Join the team!"
Harvard University
Micro Observatory Robotic Telescope Network: Explore the Universe
This website introduces you to the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope Network operated by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Links and resources for both teachers and students are included.
Other
Astronet: Blobs in Space: The Legacy of a Nova
The expansion and explosion of a star is described at it goes through its nova phase. Current theories are discussed.
NOAA
Noaa: National Weather Service: The Sun and Its Effect on the Earth [Pdf]
The Space Environment Center (SEC) put together a slide show for use by teachers on Space weather. Begin with discussing solar emission and the sun itself. Then end with a summary of climatic effects of space weather, and a note on space...
California Institute of Technology
Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer
Cool Cosmos identifies kid's frequently asked questions about the tools we use in space. Click on the links to find the answer to questions about space stations, telescopes, spectrometers and more!
Other
Sloan Digital Sky Survey: Galaxy Zoo
Explore the universe like you have never seen it. Take part in classifying images of galaxies taken from the Hubble telescope archives. This is a crowdsourced scientific research project.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Hubble's Successor Will Look Like This
From ABC News in Science, Will Dunham's article explores issues related to the James Webb Space Telescope which is scheduled to be the successor of the current Hubble Space Telescope.