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Spitzer Science Center: Historias Desde Espacio: Premiacion a Las Planetas
All the planets are competing to see who is the best planet in the Solar System. Read the story in Spanish to learn the results of the pageant. Excellent source of information presented in a fun manner.
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Spitzer Science Center: Where Galactic Snakes Live
Following the title, "Where Galactic Snakes Live" this site examines an image of "Galactic Snakes" which are actually clouds larger than several solar systems. The text below the image proceeds to explain certain stellar features...
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Ipac: Iras Gallery
This site from IPAC is a series of images of various celestial objects and regions as viewed in infrared light. Each photo is accompanied by a caption.
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Welcome to Cool Cosmos!
Site provides a cosmic classroom, an image gallery, science resources, fun and games, and much more!
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Magnet Lab: Caltech Physics Applets
Although specifically designed for physics students at Caltech, anyone interested in learning more about electricity, magnetism or various other physical phenomena can benefit by exploring these interactive applets. A circuit tutorial...
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Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer
Explore the night sky with some help from Cool Cosmos. This site provides a list of the most frequently asked questions about the things we can see at night. Click on the question link and delve into the beauty of evening.
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Caltech Physics: Inductance Applet
An Java applet to test, vary, and determine inductance.
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Caltech Physics: Lrc Circuit Applet
See how a resistor (R), a capacitor (C), and an inductor (L) react with one another in a system.
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Caltech: Rock Climbing Equipment and Techniques
This site from the California Institute of Technology provides a description of equipment that one needs for rock climbing. Very informative and worth checking out.
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Nasa: Cool Cosmos: How Does Heat Travel?
An explanation, with infrared images, of how heat is transferred from one object to another.
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Growing Your Own Snow Crystals
No two snowflakes are the same! Find out if that statement is true by "growing" your own snow flakes and comparing them. You need a coke bottle, dry ice and a Styrofoam cup.
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Spitzer Space Telescope: Huge Hidden Halo!
The image presented at this site is a picture of the galaxy Messier 82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy. The text under the picture describes, in detail, the specifics of the image.
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Spitzer Space Telescope: Stephan's Quintet
Under the heading, "A Shocking Surprise in Stephan's Quintet" this site examines specific details of an image displaying a galaxy cluster named Stephan's Quintet. The text under the image serves to explain, in great detail, the specifics...
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Spitzer Space Telescope: Our Galaxy's 'Twin'
This image, titled "Morphology of Our Galaxy's 'Twin'" features three individual pictures of a nearby spiral galaxy that closely resembles our own. The text under the image details various specifics about the picture.
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Spitzer Science Center: Luminous Blue Variable
In examining the "Luminous Blue Variable" this site seeks to determine if the blue variable is "Destined To Be a Supernova." An image (or chart) is provided along with a brief description of the details of the picture.
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Spitzer Science Center: Unwrapping the Pillars
Following the title, "Unwrapping the Pillars" this site examines the image containing the pillars of the Eagle Nebula and the reason for their existence. The text is fairly brief but it does provide a basis for understanding the pillars...
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Spitzer Science Center: Orion's Inner Beauty
Under the heading, "Orion's Inner Beauty" this site examines specific details of an image displaying the Orion nebula, which is stated to be "our closest massive star-making factory."
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Spitzer Science Center: The Infrared Hunter
Under the heading, "The Infrared Hunter" this site examines specific details of an image displaying the Orion nebula along with several other nebulae. In describing the image, the text at this site ends up examining subject matter...
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Spitzer Space Telescope: Galaxies Gather
Under the heading, "Galaxies Gather at Great Distances" this site examines (and discusses) an image featuring a group and cluster of galaxies. The text goes on to describe details specific to the image.
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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.
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Spitzer Space Telescope: Finding Faint Galaxies
The brief text that accompanies the image at this site (titled Finding Faint Galaxies) describes details of the picture which features faint images of galaxies enhanced by infrared.
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Spitzer Science Center: Massive Star Cluster
Under the heading, "A Hidden, Massive Star Cluster Awash with Red Supergiants" this site examines specific details of an infrared image displaying 14 massive stars close to supernova. A detailed text analysis of the picture is also...
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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.
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Spitzer Science Center: Star Clusters in the Milky Way
Under the heading, "Star Clusters Found in the Milky Way" this site examines specific details of an image displaying various clusters of stars in the Milky Way. The text below the image highlights in detail various features of the picture.