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Space Telescope Science Institute

Space Telescope Science Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage for the Space Telescope Science Institute provides a variety of resources on the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Telescope. Also provided is information on the institute itself, a data archive, and a wide range of...
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NASA

Nasa Quest: Live From the Hubble Space Telescope

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive NASA site with detailed information about the Hubble Space Telescope. Includes a gallery of images, historical information, teacher's guides, and links to special online events.
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CNN

Cnn: Hubble Upgrade

For Students 9th - 10th
A 1997 CNN report on the results of a repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. Video interviews with experts provide information on what the telescope has revealed about several celestial objects (Nebula and Black Holes).
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Edwin Hubble

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains information about Edwin Hubble's life and work.
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Other

Hubble Heritage Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has been used to accumulate images of a "cosmic zoo" of celestial objects. The Hubble Heritage Project uses these images for extending human vision for both scientists and the public. This site has links...
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Amazing Space: Hubble Deep Field Academy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At this site, students can become a Steller Statistician, Cosmic Classifier, Galactic Guide or a Universal Graduate by attending the Hubble Deep Field Academy--and entering information in their Hubble Academy Log (HAL), which is assessed...
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The Tech Interactive

Tech Museum of Innovation: Eye on the Universe: The Hubble Space Telescope

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides information about the Hubble Space Telescope, and its mission into space.
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Read Works

Read Works: A Final Journey

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about improvements made to the Hubble telescope. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Nasa: Hubble Space Telescope: Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from HubbleSite you can discover the universe by taking a look back toward the beginning of time. Site contains links to information on planets, stars, galaxies, and much more.
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Nasa: Hubble Traveling Exhibit: Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from HubbleSite you can learn everything you wanted to know about planets like what is the weather on Mars, what is the black eye on Jupiter? Site also provides links to information on the telescope, the rest of the planets,...
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The Tech Interactive

Tech Museum of Innovation: Hubble Space Telescope

For Students 3rd - 8th
As an online exhibit at the Tech Museum of Innovation, this site provides an overview of information as well as links and pictures of the Hubble Space Telescope.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Hunting the Edge of Space

For Students 9th - 10th
Hour One of Hunting the Edge of Space, "The Mystery of the Milky Way," includes information on the Milky Way and chronicles the history of telescopes from Galileo's time to today's planet-searching telescopes. Hour Two, "The...
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NASA

Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Hubble

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, you will find information and images pertaining to the primary mirror, launch, and deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope. The information is presented in text and audio format.
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Overview of the Hubble Space Telescope

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an overview of the Hubble Space Telescope program. It also gives details about the previous and current science instruments used in the program, and information about the mission operations and observations.
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NASA

Nasa: Great Images in Nasa

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating collection of images from NASA, chosen for their historical or aesthetic significance. Images are searchable by subject, by NASA center, and by keyword, and each is available in three sizes. With links to more information...
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Hunting the Edge of Space

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles and interactives on the topic of telescopes and what we have learned from them about the universe, including information about some of the strangest phenomena. One section discusses the giant telescopes of the...
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Hubble Site: Edwin Hubble

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from HubbleSite provides information on how Edwin Hubble (1889?1953 CE) made some of the most important discoveries in modern astronomy. Learn about them as well as the invention of the Hubble Space Telescope. Open 'Who was...
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: 3 2 1 Contact, Don't Touch That Dial

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of reflecting telescopes and their use in radio astronomy. The types of information gained from and the research emphasis fueled by such telescopes is described. Site uses Hollywood references and a humorous style.
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Amazing Space: Star Light, Star Bright

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online exploration provides an opportunity to identify the different properties of waves and the relationship that exists between energy, wavelength, and frequency. Correlate images from the Hubble Telescope to the wavelength,...
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Hubblesite: Movie of Neptune's Rotation and Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Hubblesite provides information on the Hubble Telescope. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has been used to assemble a time-lapse color movie showing a full 16-hour rotation of the distant planet, Neptune.
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Other

Cometography.com: C/1995 01 (Hale Bopp)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of the comet C/1995 01 (Hale-Bopp), the great comet of 1997. Content includes discovery, and observational and orbit information, as well as several images.
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NASA

Nasa Space Science Data Archive:comet Collision With Jupiter

For Students 9th - 10th
Comet collision with Jupiter with lots of pictures and some text. Links to the information about the comet, the impacts, and observations made by four different spacecraft.
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Curated OER

Space Telescope Science Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage for the Space Telescope Science Institute provides a variety of resources on the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Telescope. Also provided is information on the institute itself, a data archive, and a wide range of...
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University of California

U.c. Berkeley: Spectra From Space

For Teachers 9th - 10th
View the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation and get information on telescopes especially designed to view different wavelengths of the spectrum.