This site from SkyServer provides the history of astronomy as well as links to mapping the sky, galaxies, cosmic structures and much more. Several pictures are given, and the article is medium in length.

Investigate the field of astronomy in this book by Sten Odenwald where he talks about his own and others' experiences, as well as his experiences doing research.

Access a collection of articles about the scientific contributions made by the ancient Chinese in the areas of astronomy and geography. Includes write-ups of famous astronomers and geographers, astronomical instruments, and more.

A brief description of Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) project and its discoveries. Complete with graphics, links to a glossary of terms, and a printable version of the page.

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

Learn about light pollution, how it is created, and it's negative impact on astronomical observatories, in particular, the one on Palomar Mountain, California. From the Caltech astronomy department this is an informative look at the...

An image of a typical quasar and a star. An explanation written by a professional astronomer is included. There are also many embedded links within the text to related topics.

This stunning interactive allows you to explore everything in this universe by zooming into different objects, organisms, and microscopic matter.

Kids learn about astronomy, the study of outer space including the stars, planets, comets, black holes, and the Solar System. History and astronomers in this astronomy for teachers and kids section.

This page contains an introduction to Radio Astronomy written by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). It contains some basic theory as well as frequently asked questions and teacher resources.

Do you have what it takes to go on a space mission to the Red Planet? Think you can handle it? Take this quiz to find out!

Kids learn about sunspots, solar winds, and solar flares in the science of astronomy. What they are and how they affect Earth.

This site is astronomy for kids and teachers! Here students can learn about the planet Earth of the Solar System including fun facts, mass, day, year, and distance from the Sun.

In this astronomy science fair project, investigate how the earth's axial tilt creates seasons. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on...

Besides an introduction to exhibitions and events at the museum, the site provides a guide to stargazing, an astronomy FAQ, space news, virtual tours (see site map) and research resources (including Chinese-English star and constellation...

In-depth look at Islamic society during the time of al-Razi. Discusses "Arabic Mathematics and Astronomy," "Muslim Alchemy and Physics," "Muslim Medicine," and several well-known individuals such as al-Mahani, inb Yusuf, al-Nairizi, ibn...

This kinesthetic activity will demonstrate concepts like rotation and orbit, clarify movement and direction, and help students understand why earthlings see different things in the sky.

Kids learn about the astronauts who travel and explore outer space including spacesuits, fun facts, and famous adventurers like Buzz Aldrin, Yuri Gagarin, and Sally Ride.

From The Scots Guide to Electronics web site. The meaning of electric potential is described. A combination of diagrams and words are used to explain this difficult concept without the use of mathematics. Very well done!

This site from Cornell University provides a discussion of how Aristarchus arrived at his conclusions of the distance from the Earth to the Sun and Moon. Also has his methods for determining the size of the Moon and the Sun.

This collage of images by the Hubble Space Telescope captured the changes in Jupiter's Great Red Spot over a period of several years.

Site recounts how X-rays were discovered as well as who discovered them. Offers graphics, links to facts on this topic, a quiz, and teacher resources.

Wisconsin Educational Communications Board provides numerous links to educational web sites for students and teachers. Its subjects include art, animals, astronomy, Black history, careers, children's books, dinosaurs, environmental...

Wisconsin Educational Communications Board provides numerous links to educational web sites for students and teachers. Its subjects include art, animals, astronomy, Black history, careers, children's books, dinosaurs, environmental...