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The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Asteroids
Discover interesting facts about asteroids, large chunks of rock that were leftover from the formation of the solar system.
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The Alamo
The online home of historic site of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, commonly known as the Alamo, includes a multimedia introduction, an extensive history of the battle and the mission, and educational resources.
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Ut Austin Center for Space Research
The homepage of the Center for Space Research at the University of Texas whose mission is "to conduct research in orbit determination, space geodesy, the Earth and its environment, exporation of the solar system, as well as expanding the...
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Msnbc: In Receding Floodwaters, More Damage Found
September, 2005, report of the aftermath of Hurricane Rita including damage, fatalities, impact on the oil industry, and rescue missions.
NASA
Nasa: Jsc Home Page
NASA's Johnson Space Center is located near Houston, Texas and was constructed as "the primary center for: design, development testing of spacecraft and associated systems for human flight; selection and training of astronauts; planning...
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Unesco: Mexico: Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Queretaro
The five Franciscan missions of Sierra Gorda were built during the last phase of the conversion to Christianity of the interior of Mexico in the mid-18th century and became an important reference for the continuation of the...
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Wikipedia: Featured Image: Alamo Mission in San Antonio
The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Alamo
Former mission and fortress compound; now a museum; built by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century; later used as a fortress in the 19th century; scene of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Espada Aqueduct
Built by Franciscan friars in 1731 to supply irrigation water to the lands near Mission San Francisco de la Espada.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Apollo Mission Control Center
NASA control center.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Travis' Appeal for Aid at the Alamo (24 Feb. 1836)
On this website you can see the letter William Travis wrote asking for aid while inside the Alamo. There is a transcription of the letter for you to read. Links take you to additional information.
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