Heavenly Details
- The Old Farmer's Almanac offers the dates and locations of solar and lunar eclipses for the year, as well as the full Moon names and dates for nine years. Check it out here, then go outside and look up.
- http://www.almanac.com/astronomy/
Astronomy with a Stick
- Daytime astronomy for elementary and middle school students.
- http://www.nsta.org/publications/interactive/aws-din/aws.aspx
Space Educators Handbook
- Don't let the title fool you. It's a great NASA list of space-related sites where you'll have fun. Read Space Comics or find the Hidden Cool Stuff.
- http://www1.jsc.nasa.gov/er/seh/
Earth Today
- Cool images of earth taken from space: our little blue planet as astronautsand satellites see it, detailed pictures of natural wonders, weather phenomena, and even images showing ocean currents, night lights, and water vapor.
- http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal113/earthtoday/start.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.org/
Where's Hubble now?
- Track Hubble as it zips around its orbit.
- http://hubblesite.org/the_telescope/where.a.s_hubble_now/
The International Astronomical Union (IAU)
- Founded in 1919 to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy. The organization is also the internationally recognized authority for classifying celestial bodies and their surface features.
- http://www.iau.org/
Astronomy in Questions and Answers
- A comprehensive collection of simple facts about the planets, the solar system, meteors, stars, galaxies, and astronomers.
- http://www.guide-to-astronomy.narod.ru/
Sky and Telescope - Observing
- Featured articles about the moon, sun, and planets, along with meteors, asteroids, and comets.
- http://skytonight.com/observing/highlights
Space Detectives
- Explore the mysteries and puzzles of the Solar System. Includes a quiz and interactive game to design a lander.
- http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/antenna/space/
2001: Destination Space
- The Tech Museum of Innovation provides a comparison of the science and technology of the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey made in 1968 with the real world technology of 2001. Includes artwork and sound clips. [Requires RealPlayer and Flash plugins]
- http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/2001ds/
The Satellite Site
- Tech Museum provides information on what satellites are, their uses, different types of orbits, the parts that make up a satellite and an interactive satellite construction tool (requries Java).
- http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/satellite/
ESA Kids
- Information on the planet Earth, the universe, and space travel. Games, quizzes, and photos.
- http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/
European Space Agency (ESA)
- Resource for European space science. Updated information on launches, spacecraft in orbit, and events.
- http://www.esa.int/
Space and Astronomy
- Instructional material on the solar system, including what lies outside the solar system. Also features event logs of a lunar eclipse.
- http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/space/index.html
NASA Kids
- Find activities and information about rockets, astronauts, space exploration, space shuttles, solar system, and galaxies.
- http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/
Space.Kids.us
- Offers a look at the universe and the lives of the people who explore it.
- http://www.space.kids.us/
Knowing the Universe and Its Secrets
- Learn about the life and energy processes of stars and galaxies. Page has explanations of ancient and modern theories, as well as charts and astronomical photos.
- http://nrumiano.free.fr/Eindex.html
SpaceKids
- Images of the heavens, send your name to Mars on the Exploration Rover-2003 mission , participate in the study of space science, tour the solar system, and get space science news.
- http://spacescience.nasa.gov/
The Midnight Sun
- Photos from interior Alaska of the Midnight Sun and tundra flowers, with links to more scientific information on the summer solstice.
- http://www.turtlepuddle.org/bio/summer/solstice.html
Virtual Astronaut
- Interactive instructional materials for grades 5-8 to provide students and educators with a tool that integrates leading-edge technology with recent findings in physical sciences, space sciences, space medicine, biomedical research and living in space.
- http://virtualastronaut.jsc.nasa.gov/
Stardate Online: Guide to the Universe
- Information and pictures about astronomy and space exploration. Includes stargazing tips, FAQ's, sky almanac, solar system guide, news and articles.
- http://stardate.org/
Wonders of Space
- A Canadian teacher presents a way of exploring space using the internet. Includes games, stargazers, quizzes, astronaut trainings, and classroom connections.
- http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow9/dec98/intro.htm
The World Of Astronomy
- Contains information on the universe, stars, galaxies, and supernovas.
- http://www.freewebs.com/moodyteen01/
The Astrogirl Homepage
- Devoted to amateur astronomy. Find information on planets, current sky events, astrophotography, and beginner's tips.
- http://home.pcisys.net/~astrogirl/
Online Planetarium Show
- Teaches fun and interesting lessons in astronomy and related subjects. Includes games, photo gallery, and lots of information on the Hubble Space Telescope.
- http://library.thinkquest.org/3461/
Space – The Final Frontier
- A WebQuest site for kids to learn about the solar system.
- http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuests/Solar%20System/Index.html
Astronomy Jokes and Space Explorers
- A collection of K-12 space and astronomy jokes with astronomy factoids, quizzes, quotes, links and pictures interspersed throughout the site describing history of astronomy and space exploration.
- http://www.juliantrubin.com/astronomyjokes.html
Space.com
- Features space and science news stories, interactive games, questions and answers, contests, kids' submissions, and weekly polls.
- http://www.space.com/
The Space Place
- Demonstrates and explains scientific concepts related to astronomy in a fun, hands-on manner.
- http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/
Space and Astronomy for Kids
- Information for kids, parents, and teachers ranging from the latest NASA missions and discoveries to backyard astronomy. Bi-weekly feature columns, links, moderated chat room, and bulletin board.
- http://space.about.com/od/educationastronomyspace/a/kidsastronomy.htm
Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars
- Find out about the gods and goddesses of different cultures around the world that focus on the myths that explain astronomy. Three levels of exploration: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
- http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour_def/mythology/stars.html
Johnson Space Center Just for Kids
- Includes information ranging from the training of astronauts to space station construction to the search for life on mars. Also offers an album of NASA photos and links to other sites about the earth and heavens.
- http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/education/justforkids.html
Space Place Launch Pad
- Join this site in making some 'spacey' things. Also, view space science in action and discover some facts from gravity to telescope magnification.
- http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/
Canadian Space Agency - KidSpace
- Offers educational resources of interest to high schoolers and kids, with information on special projects, space playgrounds, and careers related to the study of space.
- http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/kidspace/kidspace.asp
Are We Alone in the Universe
- Discover some of the most intriguing UFO mysteries of this century, and possibly walk the path to becoming an astronaut to discover the vast corners of our universe.
- http://library.thinkquest.org/11272/
A Journey into the Unknown
- A collection of web pages which detail the realm outside of our world: outer space. These pages are designed primarily for teaching or as reference resources, but also contain some areas for entertainment.
- http://library.thinkquest.org/12272/
From Mercury to Pluto
- Information on planets, the universe at large, and exploration. Offers quizzes and interactive image galleries.
- http://library.thinkquest.org/18188/english/
Astronomia Nova
- The primary objective for the website is to ensure a foundation so the user can do astronomical / physical measurements and thereby take a step further than just actual knowledge. Main target group is highschool students.
- http://library.thinkquest.org/C0116544/
Planet Quest
- Includes online quizzes, planet comparisons, pictures and links to astronomy clubs around the world.
- http://library.thinkquest.org/27322/
The Mysteries of Space and Time
- About the secrets of distant suns, black holes, and stellar anomalies in space and time.
- http://library.thinkquest.org/12523/