Pictures can sometimes fire the imagination better than a hundred lectures. Print out pictures and decorate the classroom for National Space Day.
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30 Breathtaking Examples of Night Sky Photography
The night sky is an awe-inspiring. With light pollution, most students never see the night sky as it really is. That's unfortunate because the night sky is amazingly… learn more
Classifying Galaxies
Classifying Galaxies demonstrates how scientists classify galaxies for identification and function. It comes complete with a lesson plan! learn more
How scientists colorize photos of space
The Hubble Space Telescope (and most telescopes) only takes photos in black and white. To make those beautiful space photos like the ones here, scientists add the color… learn more
Google Sky
Google Sky, using the same interface as Google Maps, provides an exciting way to browse and explore the universe. You can find the positions of the planets and… learn more
How to Shoot Stars w/ Android Smartphone! [Astrophotography]
In today's tutorial, I will be showing you how to shoot stars with an Android smartphone. For this to work, you will need an Android smartphone with shutter… learn more
National Air and Space Museum
Exhibits at the National Air and Space Museum web site are altered to match a spotlight in the real museum. learn more
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
NASA Images
NASA's image library consolidates imagery spread across 60 collections into one searchable location. Students can embed content in their own sites and choose from multiple resolutions, including the… learn more
Space.com Skywatching
Space.com brings space down to Earth to provide an amazing journey celebrating exploration, innovation and discovery. Space.com presents current photos of the cosmos and encourages students to learn… learn more
National Air and Space Museum - Image Collections
The National Air and Space Museum hosts a searchable library of digital images and video. Images include Museum events and behind-the-scenes activities, historic photos, and pictures of artifacts… learn more