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 Websites presented in alphabetical order "10th Planet" Discovered 
 Article about the July 2005 discovery of "a new planet in the outer solar system. ... The planet, which hasn't been officially named yet ... [is located] more or less in the Kuiper Belt, a dark realm beyond Neptune where thousands of small icy bodies orbit the sun." Includes photos, an artist's concept of the planet, and audio of the story. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2005/29jul_planetx.htm Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Oct 9, 2005 American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
Site of a national organization "dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment." See "Solar Guide" for "an introduction to solar energy technologies." http://www.ases.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Energy, Technology Last updated May 22, 2005 Astronomy 161 and 162: The Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
A series of lectures that provides an introduction to the solar system, stars, galaxies, comets, asteroids, and other objects found in our solar system. It continues on in the second part with the physics of the universe. While this is generally a text-based site, images, diagrams, formulas, and some MPEG films are included. There is also an interactive quiz for Astronomy 162. It is geared towards older high school or first year college students. http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Oct 1, 2001 Auroras: Paintings in the Sky
Features information on aurora creation, what auroras look like from Earth and space, and places to observe auroras. Includes photographs, audio, and video. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SegwayEd/lessons/auroras/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Weather Last updated Aug 26, 2007 Aztec Calendar
An explanation of Aztec calendars (the xiuhpohualli and the tonalpohualli); "most information on this Internet-site refers to the tonalpohualli, which is the sacred calendar." Provides descriptions and images of daysigns and gods, a calculator for matching Gregorian to Aztec dates, and the current day's solar year, 13-day period, and day name. http://www.azteccalendar.com/ Topics: Astronomy, Native Americans, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Build A Solar System
Use the calculator available at this site to get the dimensions needed for building an accurate scale model of the solar system. There are also a few links to other solar system Web sites. http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/ Topics: Astronomy, Hobbies Last updated Jun 18, 2002 Cassini Equinox Mission
"Cassini completed its initial four-year mission to explore the Saturn System in June 2008. Now, the healthy spacecraft is working overtime on the Cassini Equinox Mission, seeking answer to new questions raised in Cassini’s first years at Saturn." This website features mission updates, images from the spacecraft, background information and science behind the mission, and sections for teachers and children. Searchable. From the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Dec 19, 2008 Catalog of Spaceborne Imaging: A Guide to NSSDC's Planetary Image Archives
The imaging catalog contains a collection of over 500 images of the solar system bodies, including the sun, earth, moon, planets, and other astronomical objects taken by various space flight missions. The images are browsable by the individual missions, Hubble Space Telescope, and earth-based radar, providing information on the image's location, time, and imaging details. http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/imgcat/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Jan 6, 2003 Center for Science Education
The Space Sciences Laboratory at UC Berkeley offers a connection to SEGway (Science Education Gateway), hands-on science activities through Eye on the Sky , and outreach with Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum . Families can find information on space, the solar system, and related subjects such as mathematics and technology. The page automatically goes to the public forum, but use the tabs at the top for a more focused approach for educators and scientists. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Weather Last updated Nov 28, 2002 Chinese New Year
This site provides information on how the Chinese New Year's Day is determined, the Chinese solar/lunar calendar, the animals of the Chinese zodiac, significance of Chinese dragons, calligraphy, and Chinese graphics. http://www.chinapage.com/newyear.html Topics: Astronomy, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region Last updated Jan 3, 2007 Complete Sun and Moon Data for One Day
Enter a U.S. town and a date and view a page with longitude and latitude; the time of the beginning and end of civil twilight, sunrise and set; sun transit; moonrise and set; moon transit; and phase of the moon, including percentage of illumination. Another form for any location worldwide is available, but the user must enter longitude, latitude, and time zone. From the U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department. http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html Topics: Astronomy Last updated Mar 10, 2004 Cosmicopia
The heliosphere is a large area, or bubble, carved out of interstellar space by the solar wind. Astrophysics Basics covers its composition, energetic particles, acceleration, and magnetic fields. There is information about Cosmic Rays and a diagram of the Heliosphere . Also available are a glossary, history of astronomy, and a chance to Ask a Physicist along with a topically organized archive of previously asked questions. Additionally, there are related links. http://helios.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Jan 10, 2006 Current Space Weather Conditions
"The official source of space weather alerts, warnings, and forecasts," providing current information on geomagnetic storms, solar winds, solar flares, and aurora activity. The education/outreach page features a FAQ, a glossary of solar-terrestrial terms, a primer on space weather (in English and Spanish), short essays on related topics, and classroom materials. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geology, Weather Last updated Jul 2, 2008 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
"A gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy," including information about buildings, transportation, industry, bioenergy, hydrogen, solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, and geothermal power. Features consumer information, an "energy lab" for children, and information about the various other programs of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Searchable. http://www.eere.energy.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Technology Last updated Mar 26, 2005 ESA: Aurora Exploration Programme
"The primary objective of Aurora is to create, and then implement, a European long-term plan for the robotic and human exploration of the solar system, with Mars, the Moon and the asteroids as the most likely targets." The site presents news, describes the Aurora program and its missions, and provides related information. Includes documents and artist images. Searchable. From the European Space Agency (ESA). http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Aurora/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography Last updated May 14, 2005 ESA: Science & Technology: Rosetta
The purpose of the European Space Agency (ESA) Rosetta Orbiter is "to study the origin of comets, the relationship between cometary and interstellar material and its implications with regard to the origin of the Solar System." The site provides a description of the orbiter, an overview of its flight (including "its first Earth swing-by" on March 4, 2005), news, summaries of related publications (with some links to full text), images, and a glossary. http://sci.esa.int/science-e/www/area/index.cfm?fareaid=13 Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Technology Last updated Mar 15, 2005 Exploring Earth
This collection of learning modules uses animations, simulations, interactive graphics, and other features to illustrate earth science concepts such as rocks, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciers, oceans, and the solar system. This site was meant to accompany a textbook (purchase required; site search requires textbook codes), but it can also be used as a stand-alone resource. From TERC, a nonprofit education research and development organization. http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/navigation/home.cfm Topics: Astronomy, Science, Science Last updated Dec 8, 2004 Exploring the Planets
This online exhibit from 2002 "highlights the history and achievements of planetary explorations, both Earth-based and by spacecraft." It features information about tools of exploration and about the planets, asteroids, and comets in our solar system. Information for planets includes atmosphere, moons, magnetic fields, images, and more. From the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/ceps/etp/etp.htm Topics: Astronomy, Geography Last updated Jun 7, 2005 The Extrasolar Planets Encyclopaedia
Information on research into planets outside our solar system is covered in this site maintained by Jean Schneider of the Paris Observatory. Includes a bibliography, and links to related resources. Also available in French and Spanish. http://www.obspm.fr/planets Topics: Astronomy, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Dec 18, 2005 Genesis: Search for Origins
Background information about the NASA mission to collect "samples of the solar wind, material flowing outward from the Sun. Comparing them with known compositions of the planets will help in the effort to understand our cosmic origins." Features images, video clips, classroom activities, and fact sheets. Includes news about the sample return capsule, which crashed to Earth before its expected return in September 2004. http://www.genesismission.org Topics: Astronomy, Technology Last updated Sep 8, 2004 Institute of Meteoritics (IOM)
The University of New Mexico's IOM "has earned a reputation as a premier center for research on the origin and early history of our solar system and the evolution of the planets." The site features a database of the Meteorite Museum's meteorite collection, which contains samples of over 600 meteorites and information about the six identifying characteristics of meteorites. Also provides information about laboratories and research activities. http://epswww.unm.edu/iom/home.html Topics: Astronomy Last updated Jun 28, 2009 Jet Propulsion Laboratory
"The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is the lead U.S. center for robotic exploration of the solar system." In addition to informative papers, this site includes news releases about scientific and educational programs, fact sheets about programs in the Earth sciences, and archives. Other sections cover such topics as astrophysics; cosmogony; past, present, and future missions; and technology. Browse via the site map. Searchable. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Technology Last updated May 17, 2002 The Kepler Mission
Scheduled for a Discovery launch, "the Kepler Mission will use a unique spaceborne telescope," or photometer, "specifically designed to search for Earth-like planets around stars beyond our solar system." This official NASA site is laden with scientific language and hard to navigate, and it could use a fashion makeover, but the information is comprehensive and authoritative. Also available in Spanish. http://www.kepler.arc.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 4, 2002 Kid's Cosmos
This site "is designed to make science, math, reading and writing fun as well as educational for kids." It provides activities, lesson plan ideas, news summaries, a nice selection of Web links, and information about the solar system and the universe. Includes a comparison of the geological features of Mars and Washington state. From a nonprofit organization of amateur astronomers in Spokane and eastern Washington. http://www.kidscosmos.org/ Topics: Astronomy, K-12 Education Last updated Sep 4, 2003 The Meteoritical Society: International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Science
This nonprofit scholarly organization promotes "the study of extraterrestrial materials and their history." The organization's Web site features articles by organization members (on topics such as meteorites and interplanetary dust), issues of the society's bulletin ("a compilation of announcements of newly described and classified meteorites"), and other publications and resources on meteorites and planetary science. Searchable. http://www.meteoriticalsociety.org Topics: Astronomy Last updated May 31, 2005 MrEclipse.com: The Ultimate Resource For Eclipse Photography
Find photographs of eclipses, information on upcoming solar and lunar eclipses, and selected links to related sites. Special features include a guide to solar and lunar eclipses for beginners, a chronology of discoveries about the sun, and information on safe viewing. A hobby site by an astrophysicist. http://www.mreclipse.com/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Oct 26, 2004 NASA Eclipse Web Site
Describes forthcoming and past solar and lunar eclipses. Features charts, maps, and the "Five Millennium Catalog of Lunar Eclipses," which provides historical information as well as eclipse predictions into the 30th century. Includes material such as a live webcast of the August 1, 2008, total eclipse of the sun. Also includes material about planetary transits across the sun and links to related sites. From the Planetary Systems Branch, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse.html Topics: Astronomy Last updated Jul 28, 2008 NASA Planetary Photojournal
Thousands of images from various U.S. space exploration programs. Features images of the nine planets, moons, asteroid, comets, and other bodies; photos of spacecraft and telescopes; discussion of the missions that obtained the photos and images; and related material. Includes images such as the 2006 map of Jupiter developed during the Cassini-Huygens mission. From the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 3, 2006 National Space Science Data Center
Access to a wide variety of data from NASA space flight missions for astrophysics, space and solar physics, and lunar and earth sciences. The Photo Gallery has pictures of planets, stars, and spacecraft and the Image Catalog those of planets and comets. The General Public Page leads to a chronology of lunar and planetary exploration and fact sheets on each planet. The Space Science Education Page has lessons, online activities, and resources for educators. Searchable. http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Aug 19, 2002 The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
This site, "intended for a general audience with little technical background," gives "an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information." Created and maintained by an astronomy buff. http://www.nineplanets.org/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Mar 21, 2004 Observing the Sun for Yourself
Explains how to look safely at the sun and sun activity, such as eclipses and sunspots. Topics include projecting the sun through a tiny hole onto a white sheet of paper (this simple device is called a "pinhole camera," for which other objects, such as a colander, may be used) and using telescopes and filters. Includes links to related material and sites. From the Stanford Solar Center. http://solar-center.stanford.edu/observe/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Jun 8, 2006 The Old Farmer's Almanac: Astronomy Center
A guide to the almanac's astronomy and astrology information for the year, including dates and locations of solar and lunar eclipses, best fishing days, solstices and equinoxes, tide predictions, astrological signs, and monthly highlights, as well as the days of the full moon. http://www.almanac.com/astronomy/ Topics: Astronomy, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated May 4, 2005 Photovoltaics for Buildings: New Applications and Lessons Learned
Information about photovoltaics, or solar electricity, for residential and commercial buildings. Discusses the basics of a solar electricity system, how solar cells work, building design, technology, and financing and incentives. Includes featured projects and related resources. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy02osti/32158.pdf Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Dec 6, 2006 The Planetary Society: Cosmos 1: The First Solar Sail
Details about the June 2005 mission of the Cosmos 1 solar sail spacecraft, which is "a spacecraft without an engine — it is pushed along directly by light particles from the Sun, reflecting off giant mirror-like sails." Feature background information about this Russian-built spacecraft, images and animations, instructions for building a scale model of the craft, a blog, and other information related to the privately funded Cosmos 1 mission. From The Planetary Society. http://www.planetary.org/programs/projects/solar_sailing/ Topics: Astronomy, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Hobbies, Technology Last updated Nov 6, 2005 Renewable Resource Data Center
This U.S. Dept. of Energy-sponsored resource contains data relating to natural energy sources such as solar radiation, biomass, geothermal, and wind power. There's an illustrated glossary of alternative energy-related terms, and links to projects and information for students and teachers. Consumers preparing to install solar panels can estimate their savings by using the "PVWatts" link, which calculates the electricity produced by any photovoltaic solar system. http://rredc.nrel.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Technology Last updated May 30, 2001 Saturn: Moons: Titan
Basic information and numerical quick facts about Saturn's largest moon, Titan. Provides relevant links, including one to information on the Cassini spacecraft. Includes photographs and mythology. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Titan Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Nov 12, 2004 Sedna (2003 VB12)
"On 15 March 2004, astronomers from Caltech, Gemini Observatory, and Yale University announced the discovery of the coldest, most distant object known to orbit the sun." This site provides background information about Sedna, and details about the findings of the team. Includes images and related links (such as to the legend of Sedna, the Inuit goddess of the sea). From a member of the team that discovered Sedna. http://www.gps.caltech.edu/~mbrown/sedna/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Technology, Transportation, Water Last updated Mar 16, 2004 Sky Information
This page from Los Angeles' Griffith's Observatory includes the Sky Report , eclipses, phases of the moon, moonrise and moonset, sunrise and sunset, the sun's daily path (from Los Angeles), tide tables, astronomical zodiac, equinoxes and solstices, and planet positions through 2010. http://www.griffithobs.org/Skyinfo.html Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Holidays and Observances Individually, Water, Weather Last updated Dec 6, 2001 Skylab
Information about the four Skylab space missions in 1973 and 1974, which had the goals of proving "that humans could live and work in space for extended periods, and ... expand[ing] our knowledge of solar astronomy well beyond Earth-based observations." The Skylab station fell to earth on July 11, 1979. Includes flight and operations summaries, statistics, and links to related images and information. From NASA and the Kennedy Space Center. http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/history/skylab/skylab.htm Topics: Astronomy, Technology Last updated Jul 19, 2005 SOHO: Exploring the Sun
The International Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is a cooperative project of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). See real time photos of the sun taken from outer space. Find daily solar data as well as links and educational information for the layperson and the solar physicist. Subscribe to receive "What's New" messages by e-mail. http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Weather Last updated Aug 24, 2004 The Solar Cooking Archive
A sizable collection of resources about marshaling the sun's heat for the specific purpose of cooking. Chefs can find easy-to-build designs for energy efficient solar cookers and a directory of manufacturers of ready-made ovens. There is a model alternative energy science project, a bibliography of cookbooks and technical handbooks, a searchable discussion group, and articles reporting on the use and benefits of off the grid solar cooking and water pasteurization in developing nations worldwide. http://www.solarcooking.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Energy, Recipes & Food Preparation, Technology, Water Last updated Aug 25, 2004 Solar Flare Theory
This site features general information about solar flares, soft and hard x-ray (high energy x-ray) images, a glossary, a FAQ, and links to related information. Also provides information about the Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) project, including images of a paper model of the spacecraft. From the Laboratory for Astronomy and Solar Physics at NASA Goddard's Space Science Center. http://hesperia.gsfc.nasa.gov/sftheory/ Topics: Astronomy, Technology Last updated Jun 22, 2004 Solar Max
Information about the solar maximum of 2000, the latest one in the Sun's regular eleven-year cycles of activity. There are explanations and pictures of the cycle generally and of particular phenomena. There is also information about Missions that are examining solar activity. The Classroom contains lessons plans and activities for educators. There are many related links throughout the site. http://www-istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/istp/outreach/solarmax/ Topics: Astronomy, Lesson Plans Last updated Jun 9, 2002 Solar Physics
"The Solar Physics Group at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center was formed in the early 1970's in conjunction with the Apollo Skylab Mission. These pages contain an overview of solar physics itself along with highlights of our own work." The site features images and information about the sun including general facts, the structure and features of the sun, and the sun in action (sunspot cycles, solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and surface waves). http://science.nasa.gov/ssl/pad/solar/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Nov 4, 2003 Solar System Exploration
Great assignment information on the planets, as well as the sun and moon, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, Kuiper Belt Objects, and space missions. There is a timeline history of space flight. The Education and Public Outreach Forum (in education section) includes pages for educators, students, scientists, community groups and the public. http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography Last updated Jul 24, 2002 Solar System Exploration: Neptune
Information about the eighth planet from the sun, including an overview, facts and figures, and images. Also includes information about Neptune's moons and rings, and a children's section. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Neptune&Display=Overview Topics: Astronomy Last updated Aug 24, 2004 Space System Simulator
What does Jupiter look like from Venus? View our solar system's planets or moons from a variety of perspectives: as seen from earth, as seen from other planetary bodies, from different centuries, field of view, and more. You can also determine planetary or satellite orbits. An endlessly entertaining site from NASA. http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Nov 4, 2004 Space Weather Today
This site explains space weather, space storms, and the role of the sun. It explores the relationship to space storms and damage here on earth as well as presenting images of the storms in the atmosphere and from space. Included are links to related auroral sites. There are images of both the sun's and earth's auroras as well as dials for current solar wind conditions and detailed explanations for the various measurements and related terms. What's Happening in Space Today presents images of current conditions taken from various points. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/spaceweather/ Topics: Astronomy, Weather Last updated Feb 28, 2001 SpaceWeather.com
The monitoring of current space weather conditions is used to understand the sun-earth environment. SpaceWeather.com is an excellent source for monitoring this relationship through its offering of current space weather conditions and NASA news headlines. The topics and forecasts covered include solar storms, solar flares, auroras, solar winds, sunspots, and interplanetary magnetic fields. There are also several wonderful images to accompany the space weather phenomena. http://spaceweather.com/ Topics: Astronomy, Weather Last updated Feb 24, 2001 Spitzer Space Telescope
News and background information about the NASA telescope, which is a "space-borne, cryogenically-cooled infrared observatory capable of studying objects ranging from our Solar System to the distant reaches of the Universe." Features history of the telescope, fast facts, information about infrared light and the technology behind the telescope, images, and updates on findings. Also available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology, Transportation Last updated Jun 2, 2004 Stanford Solar Center
Designed to help explore earth's closest star. "Students can explore the Sun's tangled magnetic field, its turbulent surface motions, the dramatic sunspot cycle, and even what magic happens in the solar interior where instrumental eyes cannot penetrate." Information includes sun spots, statistics, solar physics, beliefs of the sun in other cultures, the relationship between the sun and earth, solar missions and telescopes, and many images. Also available are activities, quizzes, FAQs, a form for sending a question to a solar physicist, solar art and folklore, glossary, and related resources. http://solar-center.stanford.edu/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Jan 10, 2000 StarChild: A learning center for young astronomers
NASA has created an astronomy site just for children. StarChild contains sections on the solar system, the universe, and "space stuff" (astronauts, space travel, and the Hubble Space Telescope, among others). It also includes a glossary with brief explanations of astronomy-related terms. The site is highly graphical, includes movies, and is intended for the 4-14 year age group. http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated May 4, 2005 StarDate Online
This educational site includes stargazing and planet viewing tips, a sky almanac, FAQ, news, images, an Astroglossary, and solar system, constellation, star, and galaxy guides. Other resources include their StarDate radio program and magazine (archived back to 1997). Also available in Spanish as Universo Online. From the University of Texas McDonald Observatory. http://stardate.org/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Jan 7, 2008 The Sun: A Multimedia Tour
A visual tour of the sun using photographs, diagrams, and movies. Subjects such as solar flares, solar wind, and sunspots are discussed. Each page has clickable images with text, others enlarge for closer viewing. One movie shows the complete eclipse of the sun. Useful for teachers and children alike. In English and Dutch. http://www.michielb.nl/od95/kaft.htm Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 12, 2002 Sunspots
Explores "the nature of sunspots and the fascinating history of our efforts to understand them." Includes "interviews with solar physicists and archaeoastronomers, historic images, modern NASA images and movies, and a sunspot research activity." Also features a glossary, and information on the sunspot cycle, solar flares, auroras, and geomagnetic storms. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/segwayed/lessons/sunspots/ Topics: Astronomy, Geology Last updated Aug 25, 2003 Sunspots
Contains information on the sun and ancient cultures, an overview of modern research on the sun and sunspots, a glossary, and related links. From the Exploratorium. http://www.exploratorium.edu/sunspots/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Jul 4, 2004 Universal Photoperiod Calendar
This site provides a calculator that displays the day length, times for sunrise and sunset, the height angle of the sun at noon, the declination, and the latitude and longitude for menu of selected cities or choose a latitude and longitude for the calculations and select daylight-saving time or standard time. From a computer programming hobbyist with a background in engineering. http://www.sci.fi/~benefon/sol.html Topics: Astronomy, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jul 1, 2009 Views of the Solar System
An informative site that includes many recent images from space with an index to these images. Each planet is given extensive coverage as is the sun, meteors, and comets. The section for earth includes terrestrial impact craters and volcanoes. There is a history of space exploration and a glossary. Additionally there are links to related resources and as tables of historical, orbital, and physical data for the sun, planets, and their satellites. http://www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm Topics: Astronomy Last updated Mar 23, 2002 Windows to the Universe
This site answers your questions about the solar system, the universe, and the scientists who have discovered these worlds and you can choose answers at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level. It also includes an excellent Myths section that covers the mythological history of the universe in many cultures. Art, Books & Films includes images of scientists and lists of space-related books, films, and poetry. The NASA-funded site provides a number of different ways to navigate its multimedia-heavy features. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Literature & Books, Religion Last updated May 4, 2005 |
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