Stars and Constellations
Stars and Constellations Not the prettiest of sites and not necessarily my favorite, but there’s some good information on stars and constellations. So for research purposes, I’ve listed it. And the star chart’s very simplified for those beginners.
Read MoreHubbleSite – Tonight’s Sky
HubbleSite – Tonight’s Sky Help your kids get acquainted with the night’s sky any time of the year. Good explanations and descriptions of the constellations. Also deep space objects, planet locations for the month, and events, like the solstice and equinox. You can see tonight’s sky, or past skies through the Archives. Check below to [...]
Read MoreOSHI – Online Showcase of Herschel Images
OSHI – Online Showcase of Herschel Images From the European Space Agency’s Herschel Space Observatory which carries the largest, most powerful infrared telescope to ever be flown in space come these awesome images. Herschel’s job is provide an important and sometimes new look at the Universe. The images are breathtaking and the site is easy [...]
Read MoreStar Size Comparison HD
A great way to get an idea for just how small our planet is. And how large the universe is!
Read MoreLunar and Planetary Institute
Lunar and Planetary Institute Lots and lots of resources for your Astronomy units. I’ve looked at pieces of it from time to time, but went ahead and listed the educator’s page so you can decide where you’d like to go.
Read MoreThe Nearest Stars
This animation lets you see the nearest stars and their spectral type. The animation is a 3d map, so you can get a better idea of where the Sun is in relation to the others. The Nearest Stars
Read MoreThe Birth of Binary Stars
Take a look at how a binary star system forms. The Birth of Binary Stars
Read MoreBuild Your Own Star
Talking about stars? What better way to discuss them than by building your own? I could have just listed the build your star site itself, but the page has several really good images and some really nice descriptions. Build Your Own Star
Read MoreAstronomy Animations
I usually try to list animations one at a time, but like th Interactives page that is part of this site, it’s a little tough to do it with the time I have right now. Someday, I’ll sit down and list them individually, but for now at least you know where to find them. This [...]
Read MoreAstronomy Interactives
I found this one listed as a site for seasons, but then found it had much, much more when I followed the links. I love McGraw Hill interactives. They’re always easy to use, simple to understand, and right on target. Can’t list them individually, so I’m giving you the page. Take a look. You’ll like [...]
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