Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Ptolemy (Ca. 100 Ca. 170)
A very brief description of Ptolemy's role in researching astronomy. Links to related information.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Hipparchus's Life and Work
This site from the University of Oregon provides an overview of Hipparchus's life and his major accomplishments. A good starting point.
Other
Astromador: Astronomia Para Amadores
This resources focuses exclusively on astronomy. It's packed with historical facts about space exploration, famous people who pioneered the study of stars and planets. It features chronological list of space exploration, current news,...
Virginia Tech
University of Virginia: Johannes Kepler
The University of Virginia provides notes from a lengthy lecture given on the life of Johannes Kepler. This site has GREAT information and is easy to understand.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 428: Maria Mitchell
Read about Maria Mitchell, one of the first female astronomers, in this transcript of a radio broadcast.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Edmond Halley (1656 1742)
A brief biography of the English astronomer, Edmond Halley.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Galileo Galilei
Brief biographical sketch of Galileo Galilei, famous scientist and astronomer whose discoveries include the Tower of Pisa Experiment and the Galilean Telescope.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Isaac Newton Biography
Interesting biographical information and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, famous physicist, astronomer, mathematician, and philosopher.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Galileo Galilei Biography
Discover interesting fun facts about the life of Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Astronomer
An image of "Astronomer", created by Albrecht Durer in 1500 (Woodcut).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Bust of the Astronomer Chanoine Pingre
An image of "Bust of the Astronomer Chanoine Pingre", created by Jean-Jacques Caffieri in 1788 (Terracotta, height 47 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Astronomer
An image of "Astronomer", created by Gerrit Dou from 1650-55 (Oil on panel, 27 x 29 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Johannes Hevelius, Astronomer
An image of "Johannes Hevelius, Astronomer", created by Daniel Ii Schultz before 1683 (Oil on canvas).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Astronomer
An image of "The Astronomer", created by Johannes Vermeer, c. 1668 (Oil on canvas, 50 x 45 cm).
BBC
Bbc: Astronomers Name 'World of Chaos'
In mythology, it was Eris that sparked the quarrel ultimately resulting in the Trojan War. It was fitting then that Michael Brown of the California Institute of Technology should name this highly debated object Eris. Learn more about...
NASA
Nasa: History of Venus Transit
NASA site recounts the history of the Venus Transits that have occurred over the past centuries and the various descriptions astronomers have written about them.
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PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Dark Side of the Universe: Doppler Shift [Pdf]
Investigate how astronomers detect movements of stars by studying the Doppler effect on the star's light spectrum. Construct a model that illustrates this concept underlying red shift.
Other
Nine planets.org: Ptolemy
This site from the University of Arizona provides a background of Ptolemy's profound influence in the areas of astronomy, geography, and cartography. Includes good pictures and related links.
Other
The Ptolemaic Model of the Planetary System
An easy-to-read description and history of Ptolemy's geocentric model of the universe. Geocentric means that Ptolemy believed the Earth was the center of the universe.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Sir Isaac Newton
The notable English scientist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton lived from 1642-1727. This site is a brief biography.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Introduction to Astronomy
A university-level introduction to basic astronomy. Includes course readings, assignments, exams, and study notes with links to images and to biographical profiles of famous astronomers.
California Institute of Technology
Ipac at Cal Tech/what Are Supernovae?
Basic characteristics and definition, how astronomers study supernovae, the types of supernovae, where they occur, theories about supernovae, what supernovae tell us about the universe, and the effects of supernovae.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Benjamin Banneker
A look at the life of a brilliant colonial American who was a mathematician, astronomer, inventor, surveyor and writer. (In Spanish)
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Above the Clouds: Telescopes on Mauna Kea
This video segment adapted from First Light explains why the highest peak in the Pacific, Mauna Kea, is an ideal site for astronomical observations. Featured are new telescope technologies that allow astronomers to explore the universe...
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