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The Space Telescope
Science Institute
STScI runs the Hubble Space
Telescope, and is in charge of the future James Webb Space Telescope.
Within this site you can find
Hubblesite.org
Hubblesite is run independently of STScI and also contains lots of good
information and activities, Fun & Games
(where you can learn how to make your own model
of the Hubble!), and a Reference Desk.
Are you a scout or scout master? Get astronomy related merit
badges! Girl Scouts, find out about some ways to do so at the Girl
Scouts' page on Space or in your manuals. Boy Scouts can find
what's needed for the Astronomy and Space Exploration at meritbadge.com.
Let us know if a visit to Goodsell can help you achieve your goals!
NASA
NASA is always a good site to go to for space information. Find stuff
here for
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPL also links to the Space
Place, but also has an Education
Gateway for teachers and students.
The Spitzer Space Telescope
This page gives all the information about and from the Spitzer
Telescope (formerly SIRTF, the Space InfraRed Telescope Facility).
Kids, be sure to visit Cool
Cosmos to learn more about infrared both in space and on Earth. And
have fun with infrared, too! For instance, have you ever seen an Infrared
Zoo?
Windows on the Universe
Find information about Astronomy and the Universe, as well as the Solar
System and Earth on this extensive site. The Kid
Space has three levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) of
games, information and other fun activities. For instructors, take a
look at the Teacher
Resources, also for three levels of students.
Chandra X-Ray Observatory
Chandra examines yet another wavelength of light to find out more about
the universe. This site provides lots of educational materials
including interactive
games, activities, and quizzes, printable materials
for the classroom, and a listing of dozens of other education links
and resources.
Star
Child
Here's a site all about astronomical concepts, but geared towards young
astronomers. Also available in German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish
(soon).
European Space Agency
The ESA is NASA's counterpart in Europe. On their page, you can find an
Education section
with resources for teachers and students.
NOAO
The National Optical Astronomy Observatory has a page of educational resources
and programs.
NRAO
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory also provides information on
opportunities for teachers and
students interested in radio astronomy.
Royal Observatory, Greenwich
The Royal Greenwich Observatory page, run by the National Maritime
Museum of Great Britain, provides more of a historical look at
astronomy. Also, here you can find illustrated stories about the
sky and a section of Kids' Stuff.
The American Astronomical Society
THe AAS provides Educational
resources for teachers and students.
The American Association of Variable
Star Observers
AAVSO has an educational program for the classroom called Hands-On Astrophysics. Bring variable
stars right to your students!
Solar and Heliospheric
Observatory
SOHO has plenty of Classroom
Resources relating to the Sun.
YPOP - Yohkoh
Public Outreach Project
Another good solar resource is YPOP, brining you images and movies of
the Sun. Teachers, be sure to see what activities the Solar
Classroom has to offer.
Night Sky Live
Ever wonder what the sky looks like in South Africa? Ever wonder what
it looks like there right now? Night Sky Live has cameras around the
world that show current images of the night sky. If you can't see the
stars during your class, try the other side of the world!
The Astronomical Society of
the Pacific
Another source of good educational resources,
ASoP also has a handy listing of Good
Astronomical Activities on the Web.
Astronomy Picture of the
Day
APOD has a long list of Educational
links, as well as the new and exciting astronomical image every
day.
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