Astronomy Near and Far

These sites offer another glimpse of how the Internet is expanding our view of the world, allowing professional scientists in the midst of their active research to share information and insights heretofore unavailable to students.

It also shows how Astronomy can be a hook to get students interested in academic subjects like math, chemistry, and even history.

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Akkana's Astronomy Page

Akkana Peck has compiled a wide range of astronomy resources, from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Moon and Galilean Moons of Jupiter (an interactive web page) to his…  learn more

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Once in a Blue Moon

Once in a Blue Moon ... is a common way of saying not very often, but what exactly is a Blue Moon? Learn the answer and more with…  learn more

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Starry Night

The Starry Night software shows what the local sky will look like at 8pm on a given evening as well as patterns of movement of the constellations.  learn more

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Sundials = Astronomy with a Stick!

Science doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, for most of the history of our investigation of the universe we used nothing more than sticks and stones. Just…  learn more

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Total Solar Eclipse

On March 20, 2015, Witek Kaszkin was able to capture a total solar eclipse in Norway. Check out this beautiful time lapse footage from Mount Fugleberget (1863 feet…  learn more

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Archaeoastronomy

Since speculation about Stonehenge, a new interdisciplinary exploration has emerged, archaeoastronomy. It is the blending of understanding ancient civilizations and the constellations. Fascinating...  learn more

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Windows to the Universe

Windows to the Universe, from the University of Michigan, just seems to grow more and more incredible each month. Astronomy is a hook to interdisciplinary resources in the…  learn more

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Earthsky Earthcare

EarthSky Earthcare's topics and resources are divided between today and tonight. Its main dissemination source is the radio. Earth & Sky started out as 2-minute broadcasts on radio…  learn more

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The American Meteor Society

The American Meteor Society has an excellent site about meteors and includes a calendar of upcoming meteor showers--capture your students' dreams via just the naked eye.  learn more

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Your Weight on Other Worlds

Ever wonder what you might weigh on Mars or The Moon? The Exploratorium has provided a chance to find out. Fill in your weight and see what you'd…  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