Activities and Games
AFT's Summer Learning Calendar, Amazing Space, Arty the Part Time Astronaut, Build a Newtonian Physics Machine, Cassini Kid's Page, Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground, Mars: Just For Kids, NASA for Kids, NASA Kids, NASA Qwhiz
Auroras
400 Years of "De Magnete", Alaska Science Explained - Rocket Scientist, Neal , Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, Aurora Page, Aurora Viewing Tips, Auroras, Auroras, Painting in the Sky, Auroras: Mysterious Lights in the Sky, Auroras: Paintings in the Sky, Living in the Atmosphere of the Sun
Black Holes
A Mystery in the Galactic Center, Anatomy of A Black Hole, Ask a High-Energy Astronomer: Black Holes, Black Hole FAQ, Black Holes, Black Holes, Black Holes and Neutron Stars, Black Holes to Blackboards-God Divided by Zero, Falling into a Black Hole, Howstuffworks "How Black Holes Work"
Eclipses
Eclipses in History, Exploratorium: Solar Eclipse, Fred Espenak's Eclipse Home Page, Introductory Eclipse Tutorial, Luna Eclipse Computer, Lunar Eclipses 2000-2005, Mcglaun.com's Eclipse Page, MrEclipse.com, Sky and Telescope's Eclipses Page, Solar Eclipses
Exploration
Astrobot Diaries, Chronology of Lunar and Planetary Exploration, Event Scope, Liftoff to Space Exploration, Mars Stations: Drive A Rover, Moonshot, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Space Technology, Spacecraft Cassini is Visiting Saturn
Galaxies
Arp's Catalog Of Peculiar Galaxies, Cambridge Cosmology: Galaxies, Classifying Galaxies, Galaxies Galore, Games, and More
Images from Space
Earth As Art, Earth at Night, Earth Cam, Earth From Space, Earth Science Photos, EarthKAM, Global Composite Weather Satellite Images, Monitoring the Earth from Space, Observing the Earth, The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth
Solar System
Activities and Games, Asteroids, Earth, Events, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Moons, Neptune, Pluto
Space Flight
Boeing International Space Station, City in Space, Click2Disasters - Challenger Explosion, Click2Disasters - Columbia: Story Behind the Expl, Food for Space Flight, History of Space Travel, International Space Station, International Space Station, Just for Fun, NASA Human Space Flight
Stars and Constellations
Activities and Games, Big Dipper, Orion, A Mystery of Space: Stars, Constellations, Deep Sky Images, Earth and Sky's Skywatching Center, Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer, Stars, Stars and Constellations, The Constellation Table, The Constellation Web Page, The Constellations
Time
A Walk Through Time, Countdown, Daylight Saving Time, International Standard Date and Time Notation, Latitude and Longitude, Local Times Around the World, Make Your Own Star Clock, Making a Horizontal Sundial, Making a Sun Clock, NPR : 'Seize the Daylight': A History of
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.
A Journey Through Space
Tells what different types of astronauts do, explores how space ships function, and traces the history of space travel.
A Practical Guide to Astronomy
This electronic encyclopedia is a great resource for the both the beginner and the experienced backyard astronomer. Full of facts and photos.
A Virtual Journey into the Universe
An information-rich interactive, educational tour of the Solar System.
An Astronomy Course for Students Using the Interne
A course on astronomy designed for middle to high school students, but adaptable to most ages and interest levels.
An Inquirer's Guide To The Universe
Helps young people investigate planets and the universe.
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.
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.
Astronomy and Space for Kids
Stars, planets, black holes, Junior Astronomers Club.
Astronomy for Kids
Information on the planets, stars and other space-related topics, plus puzzles, maps and links to more astronomy sites.
Astronomy for Kids
Basic introduction to astronomy for kids K-6 grade.
Astronomy in Questions and Answers
A comprehensive collection of simple facts about the planets, the solar system, meteors, stars, galaxies, and astronomers.
Astronomy Scape
Learn some facts about the planets, solar system, and other astronomy topics.
Astronomy with a Stick
Daytime astronomy for elementary and middle school students.
Beyond Our Skies
Discover what lies outside of what is known as Earth, by learning more about the sun, moon, and 'celestial objects'.
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.
Common Teasers in Astronomy
Contains a few brain teasers such as what keeps a satellite in orbit to why meteors burn up in the atmosphere and space shuttles and rockets don't.
Constellation Stories and A Deepsky Atlas
Provides a listing of the constellations, maps, and the myths associated with them.
Cosmic-Connection.com
Resource for amateur astronomers and space enthusiasts. Includes international launches, space news, photographs, and links.
DLTK's Space Crafts for Kids
Space crafts suitable for preschool, kindergarten and gradeschool kids.
Federation of Galaxy Explorers
Educates and inspires kids to pursue advanced studies in science and engineering. Mission is to prepare the next generation to explore and develop space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get some answers to the most asked questions about the phenomena of the sun and moon, time, as well as calendars and historical events information.
From Mercury to Pluto
Information on planets, the universe at large, and exploration. Offers quizzes and interactive image galleries.
From Stargazers to Starships
The motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics, spaceflight and spacecraft, and a math refresher, on a high school level. This site deals with the world of gravity--of massive planets and stars, and the way spaceflight is achieved despite their strong pull.
GCSE Physics: Earth and Universe
Topics include the earth, moon, planets, gravity, stars, and the beginnings of the universe.
Gene Smith's Brief History of Astronomy
Covers the development of this ancient science from days of Stonehenge (3100 BC) to the discovery of Pulsars (1968 AD). Includes related resource links.
Guide to Arctic Sunrise and Sunset
Tables of daily sunrise and sunset times in the Arctic. Learn about the Land of the Midnight Sun, Solstices, and Equinoxes.
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!
Henrietta Leavitt Flat Screen Space Theater
The site is authored by Carolyn Collins Petersen, an accomplished astronomy writer and part-time Hubble researcher. Carolyn takes viewers to "The Planetarium Show That Never Ends," where various heavenly bodies are displayed and described in non-scientific but informative and inspiring ways.
Home, Sweet Home: Earth from Space
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.
Imagine The Universe!
A glimpse into the mysteries of our universe: what we know about it, how its evolving, and the types of objects in it.
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.
Kids Earth and Sky
Includes articles, activities, and links for kids. From the producers of the science radio program Earth and Sky.
Life Beyond Earth
Think humans are alone? Follow space expert Timothy Ferris in the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Also, write to an alien.
Life In Space
Investigates the possibility of living in space. Provides a look at the challenges planets provide for human life, including links.
Lightyears and Distances in Space
Find out what a lightyear is and take a cosmic voyage to the nearest galaxy.
Lunar Outpost
Space-related education, games, merchandise, NASA content and photos geared toward kids, parents, educators and space enthusiasts worldwide.
Matter and Energy
Quicktime and Shockwave movies demonstrate how matter and energy interact.
Mysteries of Deep Space
Explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, and a trivia challenge. Ask the experts various questions as well.
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.
NASA Kids
NASA Kids is best place for kids interested in Space, Science, Rocket, Astronauts and the Solar System.
NASA Laboratory for Extraterrestrial Physics
Astronomy, chemistry, and physics of the solar system and beyond.
NASA Science Education
Resource for kids and space enthusiasts who are interested in meeting and learning about NASA people and the national space program.
NASA's Origins Program
Seeks to answer fundamental questions about the universe. What is the origin of Earth? Take a look at some articles about the story of the universe and the quest to understand life.
NASA's Space Science Activities for Students
Space science activities for elementary and secondary students in astronomy, physics, life sciences, and space technology.
NASAExplores - Express Lessons and Online Resource
Offers self-taught printable versions of space lessons from kindergarten to high school.
NOVA Online ; Runaway Universe
Tour the universe and find out a bit about the history of the universe.
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.
Planet Quest
Includes online quizzes, planet comparisons, pictures and links to astronomy clubs around the world.
Puzzles & Games
NASA has created some fun and interesting puzzles and games. Give them a try!
Sky and Telescope - Observing
Featured articles about the moon, sun, and planets, along with meteors, asteroids, and comets.
Space and Astronomy
Instructional material on the solar system, including what lies outside the solar system. Also features event logs of a lunar eclipse.
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.
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.
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.
Space Travel Guide
Explains the various concepts of space travel. Starting from the basic physical laws in an interactive manner.
Space.Kids.us
Offers a look at the universe and the lives of the people who explore it.
Space: An Exploration
Discusses facts, mysteries, theories, and activities to learn more about the solar system.
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.
SpaceKids.com
Features space and science news stories, interactive games, questions and answers, contests, kids' submissions, and weekly polls.
StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
Information and online movies related to the solar system and space exploration. A service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center at NASA.
STARS Foundation
Color the universe, take a quiz about the solar system, or get homework help.
Students for the Exploration and Development of Sp
An international organization provides learning activities, information and news concerning space and its exploration. Includes photographs taken from spacecraft and the Hubble telescope.
Telescopes In Education (TIE)
Provides images taken by the telescope, an Observatory Cam, along with a calendar of current events, and weather information.
The Adventures of Amelia the Pigeon
The animated adventure engages children in a story-based scenario that emphasizes concepts of remote sensing. Children are taught how NASA scientists use satellite imagery to better understand Earth's environmental changes.
The Exploration of the Earth's Magnetosphere
Looks at the hot gases which fill most of space which are ruled by magnetic and electric forces rather than by gravity. The polar aurora, the radiation belts, the solar wind, magnetic storms, "space weather", cosmic radiation--this is the site which tells you all about them.
The Jet Propulsion Lab Students' Resource Pag
These pages are a resource for finding all the current information from NASA about our solar system,the other planets, comets, asteroids, and moons.
The Midnight Sun
Photos from interior Alaska of the Midnight Sun and tundra flowers, with links to more scientific information on the summer solstice.
The Mysteries of Space and Time
About the secrets of distant suns, black holes, and stellar anomalies in space and time.
The Space Place
Demonstrates and explains scientific concepts related to astronomy in a fun, hands-on manner.
TOPEX/Poseidon Kids Page
Offers an online coloring book, ask a scientist, FAQs, background on El Nino, and other links.
Toys in Space
In 1993, Space Shuttle Endeavour carried a locker full of toys into space. Find out why and see how they performed in zero-gravity.
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.
Welcome to Astro-Venture!
Astro-Venture is an educational, interactive, multimedia Web environment where students in grades 5-8 role-play NASA occupations, as they search for and build a planet with the necessary characteristics for human habitation.
Welcome to Cool Cosmos!
Have you ever wondered what animals look like in the dark? We've created an infrared zoo on the web. We explain the world of infrared astronomy to students through games and pictures and articles.
Where's Hubble now?
Track Hubble as it zips around its orbit.
Windows to the Universe
An extensive and graphics intensive astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and Space Sciences.