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Astrophysics Institute Potsdam (Aip): An Ultraviolet Space Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of ultraviolet light and its interaction with the atmosphere. Describes the UV detectors on a spacecraft which are used to study the UV light emissions from astronomical bodies.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Scientist: Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate Isaac Newton's biography on this site. Learn how he was a scientist who discovered gravity, the three laws of motion, and calculus. He is considered one of the great scientists in history.
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Mocomi: Galileo Galilei Biography

For Students 2nd - 8th
Discover interesting fun facts about the life of Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist.
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St Sc I Logo

For Students 9th - 10th
Space Telescope Science Institute operates the Hubble Space Telescope Observatory. Their homepage includes fabulous images from the Hubble Space Telescope as well as a great overview of the Hubble Space Telescope. Also includes resources...
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Star Birth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hubble Space Telescope has provided the world with incredible information that has helped formulate our knowledge of the universe. This telescope will soon be retired and replaced by a newer, more powerful telescope. Read about the...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Vermont: Stellafane Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains original clubhouse of the Springfield Telescope Makers, Inc. (1924), and the first large optical telescope (1930) built and owned by that kind of amateur society.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Galileo Galilei

For Students 9th - 10th
Galileo Galilei (15 February 1564 - 8 January 1642) was a Tuscan (Italian) physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the scientific revolution. His achievements include improvements to the telescope...
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Image of Young Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
The Old and 'Red' Distant Galaxies in this space telescope image are barely visible (though they are clearly marked). In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
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Ntnu Virtual Physics Lab: Thin Lens Combination

For Students 9th - 10th
A Java applet which allows the user to emulate a refracting telescope and a light microscope. This is a great site to get information on the subject and better understand it through diagrams and charts.
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Cornell/impact of Comet Shoemaker Levy 9 With Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
Images and data from the Hale Telescope of the collision of Jupiter and Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9. Some of the most excellent ground-based observations of the impact.
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Cornell/impact of Comet Shoemaker Levy 9 With Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
Images and data from the Hale Telescope of the collision of Jupiter and Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9. Some of the most excellent ground-based observations of the impact.
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Nasa: Basics of Radio Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Site developed by NASA to support training at the Goldstone-Apple Valley Radio Telescope. A manual in PDF format that covers everything from the basics of electromagnetic spectrum through radio sources through mapping the sky in the...
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Visit the Eso Paranal Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Site serves as the homepage of the European Southern Observatory. While written more with the professional astronomer in mind, you should be able to find information that you can use in terms of what telescopes they have and recent...
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Visit the Eso La Silla Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Site serves as the homepage of the European Southern Observatory. While written more with the professional astronomer in mind, you should be able to find information that you can use in terms of what telescopes they have and recent...
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Visit Eso General Information and Services Pages

For Students 9th - 10th
Site serves as the homepage of the European Southern Observatory. While written more with the professional astronomer in mind, you should be able to find information that you can use in terms of what telescopes they have and recent...
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Visit the Eso Santiago Web Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Site serves as the homepage of the European Southern Observatory. While written more with the professional astronomer in mind, you should be able to find information that you can use in terms of what telescopes they have and recent...
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Eternal Egypt: Statuette of Attis

For Students 9th - 10th
A statuette of Attis wearing a helmet and a Greek tunic, which is open at the abdomen, has long sleeves and drops down to the feet to look like trousers. His right hand is raised and he is carrying an object that resembles a telescope.
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Gro

For Students 9th - 10th
View the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation and get information on telescopes especially designed to view different wavelengths of the spectrum.
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Axaf

For Students 9th - 10th
View the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation and get information on telescopes especially designed to view different wavelengths of the spectrum.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Galileo

For Students 3rd - 8th
Cartoon drawing of Galileo looking through a telescope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Boomerang Nebula

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of the Boomerang Nebula.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Cat's Eye Nebula

For Students 9th - 10th
A stunning photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of the Cat's Eye Nebula.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Cone Nebula

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo taken of the Cone Nebula by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Eagle Nebula

For Students 9th - 10th
A Hubble Space Telescope photo of the beautiful Eagle Nebula.

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