Do you love to look at the stars? Explore commonly asked questions about becoming an astronomer.

Explore the achievements of notable astronomers beginning with ancient times through modern space explorers.

Get to know the Canadian astronomers who made notable contributions to modern astronomy in Canada.

A thorough overview of the careers of physicist and astronomer, covering nature of the work, working conditions, employment information, training requirements, and job outlook.

Read brief biographies of astronomers who are grouped by time period.

Interview with astronomer Neil de Grasse Tyson provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of astronomy-related topics.

Discover the work of physicists and astronomers. This resource includes the job outlook and salary expectations.

A learning module that begins with "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" by Walt Whitman, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

Black holes seem to be a constant point of debate for astronomers. This article confirms the theory that black holes can help form massive stars and gives more support to the idea that black holes play a big role in galaxy formation....

Black holes seem to be a constant point of debate for astronomers. This article confirms the theory that black holes can help form massive stars and gives more support to the idea that black holes play a big role in galaxy formation....

Dan Wenkel dives into the history behind 16th century astronomer, Tycho Brahe explaining how he continued to inspire intrigue even after his death. [4:08]

Walt Whitman's poem "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" from Leaves of Grass.

Resource compiles a list of most frequently asked questions about Mercury. Each question is linked to an astronomer's answer. Kids can explore many aspects of this wonderful planet.

Cool Cosmos, a NASA-affiliated site, has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the moon and linked them to answers provided by actual astronomers! Click back to the Cool Cosmos home to access the Spanish-language version.

What is a star? How many stars can you see at night? How far away are the stars? Find the answer to these questions and more as Cool Cosmos and NASA astronomers answer the most frequently asked questions about stars!

Resource offers the answers to many frequently asked questions about Venus. Kids can click on the user-friendly question links to learn more about this amazing planet.

This resource provides a look into the vast concept of the universe. Click on the question links to learn more.

Have you ever wanted to work with space? This site provides information about some of the interesting careers available for you. NASA and Cool Cosmos have compiled a list of kid's frequently asked questions about jobs dealing with space...

Study the Babylonians accomplishments in astronomy. This early civilization developed a calendar and were able to predict near-future events based on the reading of the stars. Scroll through a story and engage in a challenge reinforcing...

A great biography of the astronomer and inventor Benjamin Banneker that includes additional links to supplemental material for further research.

This is a biography page for the American astronomer and discoverer of Pluto, Clyde Tombaugh.

An interesting biography of Nicolaus Copernicus, the famous astronomer.

Directions and suggestions for making a parabolic mirror out of epoxy for use in a reflecting telescope. Links provided for sources of epoxy.

This site contains information about his astronomical achievements, his life in a few important years, and other information about his small beautiful castle on the island Hven, located in between Denmark and Sweden.