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Astronomy Picture of the Day

In addition to the main image site, NASA has additional areas dedicated to specific topics. For Astronomy buffs, NASA posts each day a different image or photograph of…  learn more

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Online Self-Paced Astronomy Lessons

Explore the wonders of the solar system and universe with these self-paced astronomy lessons. Our lessons for middle/high school students are meant for self-directed online learning. Many of…  learn more

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Maria Mitchell: America’s First Woman Astronomer

Maria Mitchell (pronounced Ma-RYE-ah) was an astronomer, librarian, naturalist, and educator. She discovered a telescopic comet in 1847, for which she was awarded a gold medal by the…  learn more

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Eclipses: Crash Course Astronomy #5

The big question in the comments last week was, "BUT WHAT ABOUT ECLIPSES?" Today, Phil breaks 'em down for you.\ CrashCourse Feb 13, 2015  learn more

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Federal Aviation Administration: The Sky Is the Limit for Students!

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Are you still figuring it out? If you love science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), then…  learn more

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Solar Center at Stanford - Educators

Here you will find a collection of multi-disciplinary, interactive exercises and activities based on the Sun and solar science, most geared to grades 4-12. Most of these have…  learn more

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Astonomy Magazine

The world’s most popular magazine covering astronomy, observing, and spaceflight news. The world's best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the…  learn more

Science Buddies: Astronomy Lesson Plans

Astronomy is science that will challenge your imagination. How many stars in a galaxy? How many galaxies in the known universe? How many strange worlds are out there…  learn more

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Best Astronomy Lessons & Activities

These best astronomy lessons and activities to help teach and celebrate the study of celestial objects, space, and much more. April is Global Astronomy Month, but with the…  learn more