Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Supernova Caught on Camera
From ABC News in Science, Richard Ingham's article explores information relating to footage of the explosion of a star. The article also deals with what happens in the aftermath of a supernova.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Massive Star's Death
Under the heading, "The (Almost) Invisible Aftermath of a Massive Star's Death" this site examines specific details of an image which demonstrates the death of a star that does not end in an impressive supernova but rather fades away.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Supernova Shock Wave
This site from the Hubblesite highlights an article written about a supernova shock wave. Provides images as well as video footage. Site offers links to fast facts, a question and answer section as well as related links.
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.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: What Is a Light Year and How Is It Used?
This is a definition and example of how distance is measured in astronomy, such as the distance between our earth and the stars.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubblesite: News Center Release Archive
This site from Hubblesite has a very long list of Hubble Space Telescope Images listed by subject. General categories of subjects include Solar System, Stars, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Novae, Supernovae, Stellar evolutionn, Galaxies, and...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations
A large collection of information about and photos of the starts and constellations in the sky.
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Estrellas Binarias Y Variables Modulo v Unidad 2
In this module you will study about Novae and Supernovae and will learn about the evolution of the binary system.
NASA
Astronomical Society of the Pacific: Telescope Treasure Hunt
This hands-on astronomy activity lets learners hunt for different objects in the night sky that contribute to stellar and planetary formation, using a Treasure List. They will learn how stars and their planets form and will find objects...
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Nebula?
Learn about nebula and how stars form inside, and see some exciting images.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:monster of the Milky Way: Birth of a Black Hole
Discover how a dying star can be reborn as a black hole. View a slide show that follows the progression of events from an old, dying star to newborn black hole.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: A Brief History of Astronomy
In this interactive module students will explore what different ancient cultures believe was an explanation of the stars and planets. They will look at how the work of Nicolas Copernicus revolutionize the world of astronomy and learn how...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Where Did the Matter in the Universe Come From?
Students use various articles about how atoms are made and spread throughout the universe starting with the Big Bang. They will study the articles as groups and will then present their information to the class.
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.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Image of an Infrared Echo
The Infrared Echo, featured this space telescope image of the supernova remnant of Cassiopeia A, is created when a star explodes. A detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Welcome to the World of X Ray Astronomy
Site recounts how X-rays were discovered as well as who discovered them. Offers graphics, links to facts on this topic, a quiz, and teacher resources.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: The History of Gamma Ray Astronomy
This NASA article discusses the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Related resources.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Welcome to the World of Multiwavelength Astronomy!
This Imagine the Universe site provides an introduction into the multiwavelength universe and astronomy. Site provides graphics, links to a quiz, facts on this topic as well as teacher resources.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Classical Mechanics
College-level online course highlighting the study of classical mechanics. This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and kinetic gas theory. Course features include a 35 video lecture series by Walter Lewin. Also link...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pulsars: Little Green Men
The story behind Jocelyn Bell's role in the discovery of pulsars is told in this colorful, comic-book-style resource from A Science Odyssey Web site.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Black Holes
Learn what black holes are and the myths that surround them.
Sonoma State University
The Gamma Ray Large Area Space Telescope (Glast)
Background information on gamma rays and the sources of gamma rays in the universe. Discusses the purpose of the GLAST space mission and the types of findings which they wish to make. A link to the GLAST movie provides an excellent...