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USE THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
1) SPACE and ASTRONOMY
2) THE SUN
3) THE MOON
4) COMETS
5) ASTEROIDS
6) METEORS
7) THE PLANETS
8) ASTRONOMY ANIMATION
9) THE AURORA BOREALIS
10) WOMEN IN SCIENCE
11) SEARCH ENGINES
SPACE and ASTRONOMY:
-The Origin of the Solar System Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-The Solar System Extensive information covering most topics about the solar system, done by an outline of a system of links.
-Glossary of Earth Science Terms
-Earth Science Glossary
-Galaxies
-Milky Way and Other Galaxies FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
-The Constellations Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-Stars FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
-Classroom Tour of the Solar System
-Our Solar System: The Planets and their Motion
-Johannes Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion Information from the University of Tennessee's Dept. of Physics and Astronomy.
-The Sun
-The Sun Info from www.windows.ucar.edu
-Solar Eclipses Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy from the University of Tennessee.
-Sunspots Sunspots are places on the Sun that are cooler than the rest of the Sun's surface. Because they are cooler, they appear darker.
-The Electromagnetic Spectrum
-What is Light?
-What Makes Electromagnetic Waves
-The Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights) About 100 kilometers high, electrons streaming down Earth's magnetic field lines into the atmosphere collide with the atmospheric gases, i.e. the solar wind. In the collisions, the electrons give energy to the atoms and molecules, which then give off this energy as light. This is similar to the way fluorescent and neon lights work. Oxygen gives off green light. Nitrogen gives off red.
-Solar Wind In addition to heat and light, the Sun also emits a low density stream of charged particles (mostly electrons and protons) known as the solar wind which propagates throughout the solar system at about 450 km/sec. The solar wind and the much higher energy particles ejected by solar flares can have dramatic effects on the Earth ranging from power line surges to radio interference to the beautiful aurora borealis.
-The Solar Wind Info from www.windows.ucar.edu
-The Aurora Info from www.windows.ucar.edu
-Sunspots, Aurora and Magnetic Disturbances, how are these related?
-Planetary Magnets Info from www.windows.ucar.edu
-The Nine Planets The Nine Planets is 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.
-Welcome to the Planets This is a collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program.
-The Moon
- Theories of Formation of the Moon Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-Surface Properties of the Moon Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-The Phases of the Moon
-Orbit and Phases of the Moon Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
Moon Phases, etc. Animation from Sumanas Inc., see the animation of the lunar phases, excellent, you must see this!
-Lunar Eclipses Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-Tides Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-Tides and Gravitational Locking Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-Revolution and Rotation of the Planets Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-NASA’s website about planets
-Hubble Space Telescope Learn about this Space Observatory and the amazing discoveries it has uncovered about our universe.
-Hubble Space Telescope images and descriptions Here you will find a collection of Hubble Space Telescope images and detailed descriptions arranged by subject. A few of the subjects you will find are stars, nebulae, quasars, galaxies, novae, supernovae, planets, and most recent public images.
-Supernovae
-Supernovae FAQ
-Types of Nebulae Sometimes the word "nebula" is used to refer to galaxies, various types of star clusters and various kinds of interstellar dust/gas clouds. More strictly speaking, the word "nebula" should be reserved for gas and dust clouds and not for groups of stars.
-Comets The Press Information Sheet for Comets, written by Daniel W. E. Green, and produced at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA), Cambridge, Massachusetts, consists of a list of frequently asked questions about comets along with answers written for non-astronomers.
-Comets Comets are sometimes called dirty snowballs or "icy mudballs". They are a mixture of ices (both water and frozen gases) and dust that for some reason didn't get incorporated into planets when the solar system was formed. This makes them very interesting as samples of the early history of the solar system.
-Pulsars A pulsar is simply a rapidly spinning neutron star. When a supergiant star collapses to form a neutron star, the neutron star begins to spin faster due to the conservation of angular momentum.
-Quasars
-Quasars and Black Holes
-Frequently Asked Questions about Quasars
-Black Holes, What are They?
-Black Holes FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
-NASA Space Shuttle Launches
-Sunspots, Aurora and Magnetic Disturbances, how are these related?
THE SUN:
-The Sun Info from www.windows.ucar.edu
-Solar Eclipses Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy from the University of Tennessee.
-Sunspots Sunspots are places on the Sun that are cooler than the rest of the Sun's surface. Because they are cooler, they appear darker.
-Solar Wind In addition to heat and light, the Sun also emits a low density stream of charged particles (mostly electrons and protons) known as the solar wind which propagates throughout the solar system at about 450 km/sec. The solar wind and the much higher energy particles ejected by solar flares can have dramatic effects on the Earth ranging from power line surges to radio interference to the beautiful aurora borealis.
-The Solar Wind Info from www.windows.ucar.edu
-Sunspots, Aurora and Magnetic Disturbances, how are these related?
THE MOON:
-The Moon
Moon Phases, etc. Animation from Sumanas Inc., see the animation of the lunar phases, excellent, you must see this!
- Theories of Formation of the Moon Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-Surface Properties of the Moon Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-The Phases of the Moon
-Orbit and Phases of the Moon Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
Moon Phases, etc. Animation from Sumanas Inc., see the animation of the lunar phases, excellent, you must see this!
-Lunar Eclipses Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-Tides Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-Tides and Gravitational Locking Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
GLAST - Gamma-ray Large Area Space Microscope
Demos and Animations for Teaching Astronomy Animation from the University of Illinois, see the animations of seasons, lunar phases, doppler effect, retrograde motion and more.
COMETS:
-Comets Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-General Properties of Comets Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Comet Hale-Bopp Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Comet Halley Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Collisions of Comets with other Bodies Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Small Water Comets? Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
ASTEROIDS:
-Asteroids Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-General Features of Asteroids Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Earth-Crossing Asteroids Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
METEORS:
-Meteors and Meteorites Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Meteors and Meteor Showers Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Classification of Meteorites Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Meteorite Impacts Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
THE PLANETS:
-The Nine Planets The Nine Planets is 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.
-Welcome to the Planets This is a collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program.
Planet Quest – Animated Interactive Gallery from NASA
-Our Solar System: The Planets and their Motion
-General Features of Mercury Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Surface and Interior of Mercury Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee (http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/index.html).
-General Features of Venus Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee (http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/index.html).
-The Cloud Layer of Venus Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Atmosphere of Venus Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Surface Features of Venus Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-A Comparison of Venus and Earth Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Planet Mars Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-General Features of Mars Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Mariner 9 Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Surface Features of Mars Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Atmosphere and Interior of Mars Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Viking 1 and 2 Landings Search for Life on Mars Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Moons of Mars Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Planet Jupiter Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-General Features of Jupiter Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Atmosphere of Jupiter Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Great Red Spot of Jupiter Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Interior of Jupiter Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Jupiter’s Ring Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Moons of Jupiter Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Planet Saturn Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-General Features of Saturn Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Surface and Interior of Saturn Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Rings of Saturn Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Moons of Saturn Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Planet Uranus Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-General Features of Uranus Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Surface and Interior of Uranus Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Ring System of Uranus Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Moons of Uranus Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Planet Neptune Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-General Features of the Planet Neptune Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Surface and Interior of Neptune Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Rings of Neptune Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Moons of Neptune Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The Planet Pluto Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The General Features of Pluto Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-The surface and Interior of Pluto Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
-Charon, the Moon of Pluto Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Tennessee.
ASTRONOMY ANIMATION:
GLAST - Gamma-ray Large Area Space Microscope
Demos and Animations for Teaching Astronomy Animation from the University of Illinois, see the animations of seasons, lunar phases, doppler effect, retrograde motion and more.
Moon Phases, etc. Animation from Sumanas Inc., see the animation of the lunar phases, excellent, you must see this!
Retrograde Motion Animation from La Salle University. Watch the progress of Mars as it moves across the sky from month to month and see the explanation for its retrograde motion.
THE AURORA BOREALIS:
-The Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights) About 100 kilometers high, electrons streaming down Earth's magnetic field lines into the atmosphere collide with the atmospheric gases, i.e. the solar wind. In the collisions, the electrons give energy to the atoms and molecules, which then give off this energy as light. This is similar to the way fluorescent and neon lights work. Oxygen gives off green light. Nitrogen gives off red.
-Auroras: the Northern and Southern Lights Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee.
-The Aurora Info from www.windows.ucar.edu
WOMEN IN SCIENCE:
-Biographies of Women Scientists They are categorized by their scientific field and also alphabetically. This website is by thinkquest.org
-4,000 Years of Women in Science Women in science, their biographies and photographs of recent ones. This list emphasizes mainly pre-20th century
women.
-Female Nobel Prize Laureates They are listed by category with a brief description of their lives and links to further research about them.
-Links to sites about Women in Science Website is by Purdue University
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-yahoo.com
-google.com
-metacrawler.com
-askjeeves.com
-about.com
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