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Editor Recommended Astronomy Resources
  • Astrophysics Visualization Archive - searchable collection of visualizations relating to astronomy, astrophysics and space science.
  • Inquirer's Guide to the Universe - factual information about space. Encourages space education through imaginative writing.
  • Stanford SOLAR Center - collection of activities and resources based on Solar Oscillations Investigation (SOI) and Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) data.
  • EarthSpace - information about space exploration, the Solar System, and constellations.
  • Spanish Language Astronomy Materials Education Center - resource of Spanish language educational materials that is a valuable and unique national resource for teachers and science educators
  • Astronomy In Your Hands - collection of astronomy activities for home and classroom.
  • Celestial Navigation Net - resources relating to navigating by the stars, including theory, instruments, history, practice, and links.
  • Project Astro - national program creating partnerships between teachers and students in grades 4 - 9 with amateur and professional astronomers.
  • ESO Outreach - The European Southern Observatory's program for student and kids. Wide range of programs and activities are used to meet the specific requirements of television, print and online media, such as press releases and broadcast material for the media
  • Walk the Solar System - JavaScript calculator of sizes and distances of solar system bodies - make a scale model of the solar system and learn the real definition of "space".
  • Hands-On Universe (HOU) - an educational program that enables students to investigate the Universe while applying tools and concepts from science, math, and technology.
  • Infrared Imaging - Learn about infrared imaging by viewing objects.
  • One-Minute Astronomer - short, easy to read articles about what can be seen in the night sky.
  • OurNightSky - astronomy education to increase public awareness -information on stars, the planets, and the universe.
  • Mysteries of Deep Space - PBS companion site exploring the secrets of the universe with a trivia challenge, classroom activities, an interactive timeline, and Q & A with experts.
  • Space News, Events and .com Forums - forum about space including sections for ask an astronomer, physics, astrophotography, the unexplained, sciencce fiction, SETI, and space business.
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