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Hands-On Universe (HOU) - http://www.handsonuniverse.org/
HOU participants around the world request observations from an automated telescope, download images from a large image archive, and analyze them with the aid of user-friendly image processing software. |
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BBC Science - Space - http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space
Bring outer space online with the BBC Online's guide to astronomy |
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Windows to the Universe - http://www.windows.ucar.edu/
An extensive astronomical learning system. Articles available at three levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced. |
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Stanford SOLAR Center - http://solar-center.stanford.edu/
A collection of educational activities and resources based on Solar Oscillations Investigation (SOI) and Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) data. |
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Mysteries of Deep Space - http://www.pbs.org/deepspace/
PBS companion site explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, a trivia challenge, and questions and answers with experts. |
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Inquirer's Guide to the Universe - http://sln.fi.edu/planets/planets.html
Provides factual information about space and encourages space education through imaginative writing. |
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ESO Outreach - http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/
The European Southern Observatory's program for student and kids. Includes events, science shows and multimedia material. |
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Australia Telescope Outreach and Education - http://outreach.atnf.csiro.au/
Provides the media and the general public with information about the Australia Telescope National Facility and also provides educational resources on many aspects of astronomy. |
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Walk the Solar System - http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/
JavaScript calculator of sizes and distances of solar system bodies for making a scale model. |
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Universe in the Classroom - http://www.astrosociety.org/education/publications/tnl/tnl.html
A free quarterly educational newsletter published by the ASP for teachers, youth group leaders, librarians, and anybody else who wants to help children of all ages learn more about the wonders of the universe. It is available either in printed form or electronically here on our website. |
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National Astronomy Education Projects - http://www.astrosociety.org/education/resources/naep.html
An evolving list of those projects and programs in astronomy education to which anyone from around the U.S. can apply or from which anyone can receive materials. |
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Celestial Navigation Net - http://www.celestialnavigation.net/
An annotated hub site of resources relating to navigating by the stars, including theory, practice, history, instruments, and classroom links. |
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Heavenly Mathematics: Highlights of Cultural Astronomy - http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/aslaksen/teaching/heavenly.shtml
An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. The course has a goal of imparting an understanding of basic astronomical phenomena and an appreciation of their cultural significance throughout the world. |
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Multiwavelength Astronomy - http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_classroom/multiwavelength_astronomy/multiwavelength_astronomy/
Discusses which celestial objects appear in each part of the spectrum and shows why there is a need to send telescopes into space. Page includes photos, games, classroom activities, and related resources. |
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Astrophysics Visualization Archive - http://haydenplanetarium.org/resources/ava/
A searchable, curated collection of scientific visualizations and animations relating to astronomy, astrophysics and space science. This educational component of the Virtual Observatory is intended for scientists, students and the general public. |
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SAAS-FEE - http://obswww.unige.ch/saas-fee/
Yearly courses for post-graduate students that are offered by the Swiss Society of Astrophysics and Astronomy. Page includes course topic, list of professors and venues. |
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Astronomy Education in the United States - http://www.astrosociety.org/education/resources/useduc.html
An updated, expanded version of an invited talk given by Andrew Fraknoi at the 189th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, held in Toronto, Canada in January 1997. |
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Observatorio ARVAL - http://www.oarval.org/welcome.htm
ARVAL's site is dedicated to propagating astronomical information. All of it is bilingual (Spanish - English), except for the 'Astronomía Caraqueña' section, which contains local astronomical information centered around Caracas, Venezuela. |
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EarthSpace - http://starryskies.com/index.html
Learn about Solar System, space exploration and constellations. |
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International Research School of Planetary Sciences - http://irsps.sci.unich.it/
Non-profit organization devoted to research and post-graduate education. |
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One-Minute Astronomer - http://www.oneminuteastronomer.com
Provides short, easy to read articles on what can be seen in the night sky. Registered users can receive these free by email. |
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Astronomy In Your Hands - http://www.astronomyinyourhands.com
Includes a collection of hands-on astronomy activities for classroom and home. A feature is the downloadable star wheel with a version available for every latitude on Earth. |
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Chris Matzner's List of Resources - http://www.cita.utoronto.ca/~matzner/svc/resources.html
Helpful links for graduate and undergraduate astronomy students. Includes software information, literature topics, statistical data analysis, and presentation tips. |
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Journey through the Galaxy - http://filer.case.edu/~sjr16/
Explore our solar system, stars, extra-solar planets, the theories about the past and future of the universe, and human exploration of space. |
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Project Astro - http://www.clarkfoundation.org/astro-utah/
A national program creating partnerships between teachers and students in grades 4-9 with amateur and professional astronomers. |
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I.P. Stanback Planetarium - http://www.scsu.edu/researchoutreach/ipstanbackmuseumplanetarium/
At South Carolina State University. Providing educators with current aerospace and astronautical educational materials. |
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Teaching Astronomy Blog - http://teachingastronomy.blogspot.com/
A blog to comment on and discuss resources and research in astronomy education at the introductory college level. |
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Evening Diploma in Astronomy - http://www.phys.ucl.ac.uk/part-time/PTAstro/
Part-time undergraduate Diploma in Astronomy by evening study at UCL, London. |
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Astronomy at Grainger Observatory at Phillips Exeter Academy - http://observatory.exeter.edu/
The latest information about the observatory, including classes, pictures, special events, student projects and patrons. |
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Astro Shorts - http://astroshorts.com
Provides an opportunity for astronomers, stargazers and space enthusiasts to view, upload and share astronomy and space-related videos. |
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Infrared Imaging - http://www.ipac.caltech.edu/Outreach/Edu/Guess/
Learn about infrared imaging by viewing a variety of objects in the infrared. |
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Size of Solar System - http://www.panoptikum.net/sonnensystem/solarsystem.htm
Shows Solar System true to scale. Helps realize the vastness of distances between planets compared to planet sizes. |
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Space: An Exploration - http://library.thinkquest.org/C0110484
Discusses facts, mysteries, theories, and activities, about the solar system. |
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Robert Lanthier's Astronomy Page - http://www.geocities.com/robertlan.geo/
An astronomy page with a 15-question quiz, an image gallery and planetary statistics. |
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Starsurfing - http://www.freewebs.com/starsurf/
Provides introductory information on the planets, stars, constellations and galaxies. Also includes space news and a photograph gallery. |