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Stanford SOLAR Center
A collection of educational activities and resources based on Solar Oscillations Investigation (SOI) and Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) data.
http://solar-center.stanford.edu/
Stanback Planetarium NASA Educator Resource Center
At South Carolina State University. Providing educators with current aerospace and astronautical educational materials.
http://www.draco.scsu.edu/rtrc.html
Astronomy In Your Hands
Contains a collection of hands-on astronomy activities for classroom and home. A feature is the downloadable star wheel with a version available for every latitude on Earth.
http://www.astronomyinyourhands.com
Windows to the Universe
An extensive and graphics intensive astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and Space Sciences.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
Australia Telescope Outreach and Education
Provides the media and the general public with information about the Australia Telescope National Facility and also provides educational resources on many aspects of astronomy.
http://outreach.atnf.csiro.au/
Walk the Solar System
JavaScript calculator of sizes and distances of solar system bodies for making a scale model.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_sy...
Astronomy 101
College-standard introductory course to astronomy from University of Santa Barbara, California.
http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~blaes/astro1/
ESO Outreach
The European Southern Observatory's program for student and kids. Includes events, science shows and multimedia material.
http://www.eso.org/outreach/
Astronomy at Grainger Observatory at Phillips Exeter Academy
The latest information about the observatory, including classes, pictures, special events, student projects and patrons.
http://observatory.exeter.edu/
The Official Young Astronaut Program
Hands-on activities for kids in K-3, 4-6 and 7-9. Aerospace theme piques interest while strengthening science, math and technology skills.
http://www.youngastronauts.org/yac/
Journey through the Galaxy
Explore our solar system, stars, extra-solar planets, the theories about the past and future of the universe, and human exploration of space.
http://home.cwru.edu/~sjr16
Astronomy Education in the United States
An updated, expanded version of an invited talk given by Andrew Fraknoi at the 189th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, held in Toronto, Canada in January 1997.
http://www.astrosociety.org/education/reso...
Star Gazer Home Page
Home of Jack Horkheimer. The first and only weekly TV series on naked eye astronomy.
http://www.jackstargazer.com/
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Discusses which celestial objects appear in each part of the spectrum and shows why there is a need to send telescopes into space. Page includes photos, games, classroom activities, and related resources.
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_...
Space News, Events and .com Forums
Message board, including sections for ask an astronomer, SETI, and space business.
http://uplink.space.com/ubbthreads.php
Hands-On Universe (HOU)
HOU participants around the world request observations from an automated telescope, download images from a large image archive, and analyze them with the aid of user-friendly image processing software.
http://www.handsonuniverse.org/
Great Planets - A Virtual Journey to the Universe
Presents an in-depth view of the entire universe including Interactive space games, animations, and movies for the entire solar system.
http://host26.ipowerweb.com/~solarbea/
Universe in the Classroom
A free quarterly educational newsletter published by the ASP for teachers, youth group leaders, librarians, and anybody else who wants to help children of all ages learn more about the wonders of the universe. It is available either in printed form or electronically here on our website.
http://www.astrosociety.org/education/publ...
Properties of Our Solar System
Introductory course taught at the University of Oregon. Includes course materials and many links to supplementary resources.
http://zebu.uoregon.edu/astr121.html
The National Schools Observatory
Offers access to professional telescopes worldwide for observations made by school children and teachers. Includes sections for teachers and young observers.
http://www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk/
Astronomy Dept., The University of Arizona
Department offers astronomy degree programs for undergraduate and graduate studies with research opportunities at Steward Observatory.
http://www.as.arizona.edu/department/
Space: An Exploration
Discusses facts, mysteries, theories, and activities, about the solar system.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0110484
National Astronomy Education Projects
An evolving list of those projects and programs in astronomy education to which anyone from around the U.S. can apply or from which anyone can receive materials.
http://www.astrosociety.org/education/reso...
CosmicVoyage
Virtual museum and planetarium. Learn about cosmic evolution, from Big Bang to Humans.
http://www.cosmicvoyage.org/
StarQuest
An interactive, student-produced website about astronomy. It covers many areas including general information, astrophysics, constellations, and uses of the color spectrum with astronomy. An image archive of Hubble Space Telescope photos is also included.
http://library.thinkquest.org/27141/login....
SEGway: Science Education Gateway for Teachers
SEGway provides commercial space science and astronomy lessons for grades 4-12, many with lesson plans & printable worksheets. Fast-loading interface lets teachers browse by grade and topic.
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/segwayed/index...
Mysteries of Deep Space
Explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, and a trivia challenge. Ask the experts various questions as well.
http://www.pbs.org/deepspace/
Astronomy Basics
Learn the basics of the solar system, galaxies, sun, comets, and asteroids.
http://www.astronomybasics.com
Robert Lanthier's Astronomy Page
An astronomy page with a 15-question quiz, an image gallery and planetary statistics.
http://www.geocities.com/robertlan.geo/
International Research School of Planetary Sciences
Non-profit organization devoted to research and post-graduate education.
http://irsps.sci.unich.it/
Chris Matzner's List of Resources
Helpful links for graduate and undergraduate astronomy students. Includes software information, literature topics, statistical data analysis, and presentation tips.
http://www.cita.utoronto.ca/~matzner/svc/r...
Infrared Imaging
Learn about infrared imaging by viewing a variety of objects in the infrared.
http://www.ipac.caltech.edu/Outreach/Edu/G...
Size of Solar System
Shows Solar System true to scale. Helps realize the vastness of distances between planets compared to planet sizes.
http://www.panoptikum.net/sonnensystem/sol...
S.P.A.C.E
Resource site for astronomy in Indian schools
http://www.space-india.org
Spanish Language Astronomy Materials Education Center
Recommended materials sorted by type and by grade level (including college and instructor level).
http://www.astronomyinspanish.org/
Observatorio ARVAL
ARVAL's site is dedicated to propagating astronomical information. All of it is bilingual (Spanish - English), except for the 'Astronomía Caraqueña' section, which contains local astronomical information centered around Caracas, Venezuela.
http://www.oarval.org/welcome.htm
Earth and Sky
International science radio program. Includes a nightly star chart, sky watching tips, podcast, and audio and written articles about a variety of scientific topics.
http://www.earthsky.com/
The Virtual Solar System
A guide to the solar system for visitors featuring a scale model, interactive quiz, text, and images.
http://www.solarsystem.org.uk/
Swinburne Astronomy
Online degree granting program in astronomy offering courses for Master of Science and Graduate Diploma of Science. Based in Melbourne, Australia.
http://www.swin.edu.au/astronomy/sao/
Astronomy Page for Science Explained
Offers free lessons in astronomy. The course runs from Covers identification of stars, constellations and planets, and physics.
http://www.synapses.co.uk/astro/index.html
Space Art through the Ages
Getty contribution to Mars Millennium Project: Interdisciplinary activities combine students' scientific understanding of the universe with their own creativity and imagination.
http://www.getty.edu/artsednet/resources/S...
Astrophysics Visualization Archive
A searchable, curated collection of scientific visualizations and animations relating to astronomy, astrophysics and space science. This educational component of the Virtual Observatory is intended for scientists, students and the general public.
http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/hp/vo/ava...
Celestial Navigation Net
Comprehensive, annotated hub site of resources relating to navigating by the stars, including theory, practice, history, instruments, and classroom links.
http://www.celestialnavigation.net/
From Stargazers to Starships
Tutorial and historical exposition of the motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics and spaceflight, on a high school level.
http://www-istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Sin...
Heavenly Mathematics: Highlights of Cultural Astronomy
An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. The course has a goal of imparting an understanding of basic astronomical phenomena and an appreciation of their cultural significance throughout the world.
http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/aslaksen/teachi...
Project Astro
A national program creating partnerships between teachers and students in grades 4-9 with amateur and professional astronomers.
http://www.clarkfoundation.org/astro-utah/
BBC Science - Space
Bring outer space online with the BBC Online's guide to astronomy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space
The History of Gamma-ray Astronomy
Describes a bit of theory and plenty of actual examples of gamma rays being produced and detected.
http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/...
EarthSpace
Learn about Solar System, space exploration and constellations.
http://starryskies.com/index.html
Association for Astronomy Education (AAE)
An affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association.
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/aae/
Inquirer's Guide to the Universe
Provides factual information about space and encourages space education through imaginative writing.
http://sln.fi.edu/planets/planets.html
Evening Diploma in Astronomy
Part-time undergraduate Diploma in Astronomy by evening study at UCL, London.
http://www.phys.ucl.ac.uk/part-time/PTAstr...
SAAS-FEE
Yearly courses for post-graduate students that are offered by the Swiss Society of Astrophysics & Astronomy. Page includes course topic, list of professors and venues.
http://obswww.unige.ch/saas-fee/
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