SPACE EXPLORATION
Cassini ('M' 'H')
Information about the space probe that's heading for Titan (launched
October 15, 1997).
nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/cassini.html
Exploring Planets in the Classroom ('E' 'M' 'H')
"More than 25 hands-on science activities are provided in
classroom-ready pages for both teachers and students for exploring
geology, Earth, the planets, and space sciences." Developed by the
University of Hawai`i at Manoa for the state's K-12 educators.
Teacher resources:
www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html
The Nine Planets: Multimedia Tour of the Solar System ('E' 'M'
'H')
This site covers the Sun and each of the 70 planets and moons in the
solar system. By Bill Arnett. TONS of info. This site is a gift
to any teacher. Thanks, Bill!
seds.lpl.arizona.edu/billa/tnp/
Lunar Exploration ('M' 'H')
By The National Space Science Data Center. A rich data source on the
history of lunar exploration.
nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/apollo_25th.html
Planetary Fact Sheets ('E' 'M')
By The National Space Science Data Center. Covers our planets and
includes a comet fact sheet.
nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planetfact.html
Planetary Missions, Data and Information ('M' 'H')
By The National Space Science Data Center. A rich data source on the
history of exploration of our planets, asteroids and comets.
nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planets.html
Planetary Pictures ('E' 'M' 'H')
A nice listing of what pictures to expect (vs. an index of file
names), with plenty of photos.
seds.lpl.arizona.edu/billa/tnp/picturelist.html
Spacetime Wrinkles ('H')
Take a look at Einstein's theories, then learn about their most
recent applications. Includes forays into the theories surrounding
black holes, gravitation, and relativity.
www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/NumRel/NumRelHome.html
Tour the Stars and Galaxies ('E' 'M' 'H')
From the EIA (Engineering in Astronomy) at Bradford University,
England. In their words, "All you ever need to know about the stars
and galaxies in this multimedia CDROM conversion. Rich in graphics
and audio this hypertext guide takes you on a tour of the galaxy."
www.telescope.org/btl/sg.html
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