Astronomy and Solar System
Time Line of the Origin of the Universe good basic explanation
Virtual Journey to the Universe a Flash intensive and excellent Thinkquest site that offers you a rich experience.
Windows to the Universe This site has everything.
The Solar System Guide A great place to start your search for basics and beyond
Virtual Solar System information from National Geographic
The Nine Planets Here is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge.
Our Solar System: Planets and Their Motion - great pictures
Earthrise: A Tour of the Solar System - a very good Thinkquest entry
The Martian Sun Times - great site with lots of information, activities,and visuals
Here Comes the Sun - This is a self-guided tutorial on the sun and its effects on the environment.
Live from the Sun - There is much to learn from this virtual rebroadcast.
The Sun - lots of information and MPEG video
Sunspots - information, photos, history, and more
Solar Eclipse - everything you need to know
Exploring the Sun_Earth Connection - excellent activities section and current information from the IMAGE Spacecraft
Eclipse Page - information and photos from the past
Planetary Photojournal 1190 images and growing
Space.Com: Gallery excellent imagery
NASA Observatorium Learn about Earth, planets, stars and much more.
Space Kids a wonderful resource from NASA
Earthviewer Customize your look from space.
Earth Questions Answers to interesting questions
Spectra from Space Great Educational Resources from NASA.
Astronomy Picture of the Day great and with background too
Solar System Simulator Here is a way cool way to learn.
The Solar System great Java applet visual
Bodies in Our Solar System click on one and you will have great information from NASA
3-D Tour of the Solar System fantastic planet images in 3D so get out those red/blue glasses
Moon Phases There is a picture for each day of the month.
Journey to the Stars National Geographic always provides good sites.
CosmicQuest an interactive study of astronomy and other cosmic phenomena at this site from the Children's Museum in Indianapolis
Surfing for Sunbeams Answers to great questions
Space Weather solar flare predictions and more
Star Child Visit this learning place for young astronomers.
ittybitty science guide great introduction to asteroids, meteors, tides, and all sorts of interesting topics
Meteors lots of information from NASA
The Science of Telling Time The natural world offers other constants that can measure time.
Windows to the World - People Here are all the important persons through time.
Why is the Sky Dark at Night? Very interesting.
The Night Watchman A great way to learn about the constellations.
Your Sky Put in the latitude and longitude to see your night sky map.
Phaser Check the ways the moon can look (the phases).
Star Watching from Earth and Sky excellent guide on what to see and when to look
Starlore background about the names of some of the stars and constellations
Night Patrol Updated information helps you locate.
Astronomy for Kids A good place to start.
Izzy's Skylog - great backyard astronomer information
Peoria Astronomical Society Learn from this interactive handbook.
Small Telescope Astronomy Learn about what can be viewed from home.
Amazing Space Web based Activities to help you learn.
Mythology of the Constellations - becomes more interesting when you know the story
SkyWise the definitive comic strip of astronomy
Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground great activities about astronomy
Solar System Trading Cards a fun way to check your knowledge
Dr. Strous: Answer Book answers to all kinds of questions about the sun, moon, and other astronomical "things."
Visible Earth an excellent searchable directory of NASA images of Earth from space
Spacetv - great current video imagery
Space Kids varied and excellent resources from NASA
NASA TV - live video from Broadcast.com on your computer
Spacelink: Webcams see what is happening live at NASA projects
Basics of Space Flight This is a true learners workbook.
The Wonderful World of Satellites a fine primer
How Satellites Work NASA shares the information
The Satellite Site - another great site from the "Tech Museum".
Topex for Kids - a great place to learn about satellites
Topex Coloring Book - good pictures and activities to do
Where are the Satellites? - track everything with NASA
Topex/Poseidon - great site about one of the satellites helping us learn about the ocean
Space Available - learning from satellites has never been easier
Shuttle Web Everything that is interesting and current
Space Shuttle clickable map and more
Today@NASA Keep current.
Space Science Hotlist You will find links to almost everything that is important.
Astronaut Biographies provided by NASA
Food for Space Flight - What do they eat and more
What is happening at Quest? - Here is a schedule of chats and real time on-line in formation from the experts
Space Shuttle Mission Patches - Which is your favorite?
Space Shuttle Components Click on it and see and learn
Space Shuttle lots of images
The Space Shuttle Click on or select a component of the Space Shuttle or topic to learn more about it.
Virtual Tour of the Space Shuttle select any part you would like to visit
Living in the Space Shuttle a basic fact sheet
To Live and Work Aboard the Space Shuttle answers almost all of the questions anyone might have
Payload and Orbiter Virtual Tour See what the engineers see as they prepare for a launch.
Apollo 8 Module Take the tour from the Museum of Science and Industry
Space Academy Learn what it takes to be involved with NASA.
Observatorium Here is an excellent NASA page
Mars Face Keep current.
International Space Station this is a full featured site so paln to spend some time here.
International Space Station Activities Designed for teachers, but you can use them for fun learning too..
Stationed in the Stars a PBS companion site about the International Space Station
Ask a Physicist And check answers to previous questions too.
Space Flight Questions Neat info to know.
Space Place - easy and enjoyable projects
Space Games and Simulations- a fun way to learn
Planet Surfin - great way to check your knowledge
Concentrate - create a high score
Watch Out for that Planet - use Kepler's laws to create an orbit
Where is It? - see if you can identify an area using a space view
Lunar Prospector Simulation - a fun way to learn
Find the Lost City of Ubar - use the new methods
Brain Warp There are tough questions here.
Fun Quiz about the Planets Choose your format.
Amazing Space some are easy and others....
Space Place Make Spacey Things, Do Spacey Things, and learn lots