Space Science

Websites and Books

This section is dedicated by Ms. B to teacher and explorer, Christa McAuliffe.

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Amazing Space Web-based activities that teach about space.
Astronomy Picture of the Day New image or photo described by an astronomer every day.
Center for Space Science Education Lots of activities from the Space Sciences Lab at U.C. Berkeley (U.S.).
Daily Martian Weather Report Plan your next picnic on Mars with an updated weather report.
EarthRISE Large collection of Earth photographs taken in space.
Expanding Universe Impressive, well-organized collection of space-related Web sites.
GROUP Picture Gallery Images and space research from the University of Washington (U.S.).
Hands-on Universe Study the universe using science, math, and technology.
Hubble Space Telescope Find images and news courtesy of this British support facility.
Images of Galaxies Lots of intergalactic images and information.
Mir Space Station Comprehensive look at the birth, life, and death of the Russian space station.
NASA Massively phenomenal site of the United States space agency.
NASA Quest Classroom-oriented activities featuring NASA experts.
National Space Society Links Variety of useful resources from this United States organization.
Nine Planets Wonderful multi-media tour of our solar system.
SETI Institute Classroom ideas and activities from the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute.
Space.com All kinds of space-related weather, sunspot activity, aurora updates and more.
Space Daily.com Daily news from the galaxy and beyond.
Space Links from UKSED Plenty of good international space-related Web sites.
StarWorld: Astronomy and Related Organizations Large searchable directory of astronomy and space science resources.
Views of the Solar System Educational site in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
West to Mars Organization devoted to sending pioneers to settle Mars.

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