 Astronomy-astronomia = astron + nomos, literally, "law of the stars") is the science of celestial phenomena that originate outside Earth's atmosphere. It studies the origins, evolution, and physical and chemical properties of celestial objects. In short, Astronomy is about finding out what is going on beyond Earth. Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences, with a scientific methodology existing at the time of Ancient Greece and advanced observation techniques possibly much earlier
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TEACHING NOTES
Materials: Construction paper sheets
of all the colors. Scissors, glue, tape or stapler.
Rulers, crayons and markers. Blank white paper
sheets. Students are told that they will be researching
a particularplanet in the solar system. They first do a
complete profile of that planet. Questions sheets are
prepared for that research.After this is completed they
draw their planet.Each group thenpresents their planet
and shares what they have learned
with the rest of the class.
Kennedy Space Center
360 Degree Panoramas NASA
Astronomy Almanac (Infoplease)
An Atlas of the Universe
Astronomy Dictionary
Solar System Glossary
Astronomy Today
American Astronomical Society
The Planetary Society
Ask the Space Scientist
Science Astronomy
Astronomy Links
Favorite Astronomy Links
NASA Homepage
Our Solar System
Physics & Astronomy
Astrophysics Visualization Archive
Earth & Sky Radio Series
Space Place
Launch Forecast
Space Telescope Science Institute
U.S. Naval Observatory: Astronomical Applications Department (Sun and Moon rise and set times, phases, etc.)
Ask Dr. Universe
StarChild A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
Sitio de Spitzer en Espaņol (NASA in Spanish)
Journey Through the Galaxy
Pictures - Virtual Planetarium
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Great Images in NASA library of images
The Solar System in Pictures
Virtual Planetarium
Space Station Gallery
Visible Earth
Image of the Day Gallery
Earth Observatory (NASA)
Space Images Archive
Planetary Photojournal
Observing the Sky
Sky Maps
NASA Sun Earth Media Viewer
NASA ISS EarthKAM
Cool Cosmos!
Inner Planets Animation
Views of the Solar System
Galileo Galilei Animations
A Mystery of Space Stars
USGS Astrogeology Map-a-Planet
Space Missions and History of Space Exploration and other links
NASA's Science Mission Directorate
The Apollo Program
Galileo: Journey to Jupiter
Kepler Mission: A first space mission to find Earth-size planets.
Comets - NASA
Earth Impact Database: North America
Space Missions
JPL Missions (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
History of Space Exploration
Manned Missions
Manned Space Missions
Space exploration mission history and pictures
Greatest Space Events of the 20th Century The 60s
NASA Astronautics History
Astronauts
Weightlessness - microgravity
NASA Quest
Virtual Solar System @ nationalgeographic.com
Universe Cosmology 101
Ancient Observatories
Space Day
Space Day Lesson Plans
The Lesson Plan Library offers Astronomy and other science lesson plans
CosmicQuest - Design a Space Station
Space Shuttle Launch Game
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NASA - SPACE SHUTTLE
How Space Shuttles Work
History of the Space Shuttle
Space Shuttle Columbia and Her Crew
**Nine Planets - A Multimedia Tour of the Planets**
The Astronomy Center
How Space Stations Work - Howstuffworks
Space.com (News, Space Flight, Science, Technology, Space Views, NightSky etc.
A Super Galactic Discovery: Astronomers have spotted two supermassive black holes in the crowded center of a distant galaxy. And it's only a matter of time, they say, before the pair collide.
Encyclopedia Astronautica
Astronomy For Kids - KidsAstronomy.com
Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground
PRAGUE, Aug 24, 2006 (Reuters) - Scientists from around the world on Thursday approved a new definition of a planet, downgrading Pluto's status to leave just eight classical planets.
After a heated debate, 2,500 scientists and astronomers voted at the International Astronomers Union General Assembly that Pluto, which has been called a planet since being discovered in 1930, would be put into a category of planets called "dwarf planets". (Reuters - August 24, 2006)
Resolutions 5 and 6 - "Definition of Planet In the Solar System" and "Pluto"
What is a planet?
Eight planets
Tenth Planet - PBS
Pluto: From Planet to Dwarf Planet
Dwarf Planets
Exploring The Planets - Pluto and The Dwarf Planets
NASA's Solar System Exploration Planets Pluto Overview
Google Mars
Mars Exploration Rover Mission
Explore Mars Now
Welcome to the Planets: Mars
Mars Odyssey Orbiter
Exploring Mars
Mars Polar Lander
ONLINE ACTIVITIES
Space Wander: A Virtual Space Trip
Astro-Venture
Space Exploration Crossword Puzzle and Resources
Astronomy Quiz
Stargazing Crossword Puzzle and Resources
What is a galaxy?
Galaxies Galore
Classifying Galaxies
Galaxy Hunt
Galaxy Zoo
At Home Astronomy
Build a Solar System
Solar System Simulator
Planet Quest
Planetary Science Research Discoveries
Exploring the Planets
Exploring Planets in the Classroom
Planetary Rings Node
Astronomy Homework Help
The Moon - Zoom Astronomy
Exploring the Moon
Inconstant Moon multimedia tours of the lunar surface
Dateline Moon: The Media and the Space Race
Moon Watch
Lunar Eclipse Computer
Lunar Eclipses for Beginners
Hubble Site
The Satellite Site
Heavens-Above!
Design a Satellite an interactive kiosk at the Littleton Historical Museum
NASA Satellite Tracking
J-Track Satellite Tracking
Institute for Solar Physics
Eclipse Home Page
NASA - Sun-Earth Day - Eclipse
Solar Eclipse Stories
Solar Eclipses for Beginners
Observing the Sun for Yourself
Aerospace Web
Space Science Education Resource Directory
NASA Instructional Units
From Mercury to Pluto
NOVA Magnetic Storm PBS
Heavenly Bodies - Meterorites
Asteroids - From the Astronomy Dictionary
Atmospheric Optics
Black Holes
Definitions of Black Hole
Black Holes FAQ
Howstuffworks How Black Holes Work
Virtual Trips to Black Holes and Neutron Stars
Space Telescope Science Institute Black Holes Gravity's Relentless Pull
Planet Impact
Chandra Educational Materials Stellar Evolution
Stars and Constellations
Exploring Stars
Earth and Space lesson plan (grades 4-5)
DiscoverySchool
Life Cycle of a Star
Lists of Stars
The Constellations
Constellation Pictures
Constellation Photos
The Mythology of the Constellations
Kennedy Space Center
Photographs and Art by Cybrary Man
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