- See also Earth Science Pictures menu (includes several NASA image sites)
- Apollo 13, We Have A Solution
Analysis of the incident which crippled the Apollo 13 spacecraft, forcing the planned lunar landing to be aborted and endangering the lives of the crew.
- Astronomy 161 |
Astronomy 162
Illustrated notes from college astronomy courses. Astronomy 161 is about The Solar System; Astronomy 162 is about Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology.
- The Astronomical League
For those interested in astronomy and star-gazing.
- astronomyLINKS
Great subject directory to all sorts of information relating to astronomy and space science, with links to recent news headlines.
- Astronomy Media Player
"A selection of the best astronomy podcasts from around the world."
- Astronomy Online
All sorts of information relating to astronomy from Earth-based observation to the solar system to the galaxy and beyond. With help for photographers, bibliography, forums, and plenty of links.
- Astronomy Notes
Official online hypertext version of Dr. Nick Strobel's popular astronomy text. Site includes links to other astronomy pages.
- Astronomy Picture of the Day
From NASA. With a searchable index of old pictures.
- Atlas of the Universe
"There are nine main maps ... the first map shows the nearest stars and then the other maps slowly expand out until we have reached the scale of the entire visible universe."
- Bad Astronomy
Mistakes and misinformation from popular culture are used to explain the real facts.
- Center for Astrophysics
Information about astronomy and astrophysics, with an image gallery and guides and charts to the night sky.
- Down to Earth Astronomy
From the Space Telescope Science Institute, an outstanding image gallery, stargazing information, and some nice informational and educational resources.
- Exploratorium Observatory
Virtual observatory concentrating on the sun and the solar system. Includes close-ups on planets and space probes, such as the Cassini Mission to Saturn.
- Goddard Space Flight Center
Space flight, space weather, Earth and Earth science, space flight technology, photos, news, and other information.
- Google Moon | Google Mars
GoogleEarth adapted for the Moon and for Mars, based on NASA data. The Mars map is reasonably complete; the Moon map shows the equatorial region of the Moon's near side.
- Google Sky
"We have teamed up with astronomers at some of the largest observatories in the world to bring you a new view of the sky. ... You can find the positions of the planets and constellations on the sky and even watching the birth of distant galaxies as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope."
- Hubble Site
All about Hubble: news, images, technology, reference, and more images.
- Interactive Universe
"Take a journey through the vastness of time and space, where you will experience spectacular scenery as you learn the facts about red-hot planets, distant galaxies, dying stars and killer asteroids." (Somewhat slow.)
- International Space Station
ISS Interactive Reference Guide
All about the international space station: facts, news releases, status reports, biographies, photos, audio, and video. Includes links to NASA's other webcams as well.
- Lunar and Planetary Institute
Information on the moon and space exploration.
- Mars Exploration Rover Mission
Information about the Mars Rover mission, with plenty of photographs and multimedia offerings.
- NASA
Site includes images, news, multimedia, mission information, and other details relating to the science and technology of space exploration. Some sections include
-- Eclipse Resources Page
-- Human Space Flight
-- Jet Propulsion Laboratory
-- Satellite Tracking
-- Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum
- National Air & Space Museum
A part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum has plenty of information about the history of flight and spaceflight, as well as exhibitions about the Earth, the solar system, and the universe.
- Night Sky Planner
Links to sites helpful for knowing what is visible in the sky and how to view it.
- The Nine Planets
"An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system." An excellent and informative site.
- The Phoenix Mars Mission
Mission news, photos, blogs, and other information related to the Phoenix Mars Lander.
- Pixheaven.net
French site with a lovely gallery of astronomy-related photographs. (Formerly Photoastronomique.)
- The Planetary Society
"Through our projects and publications, the Society plays a leading role in creating innovative coalitions to engage the public and fuel support for exploring other worlds."
- Rocket and Space Technology
Very nice set of pages about spaceflight and rockets, with fact sheets about space missions, and links to other sites.
- ScienceDaily: Space News
Current astronomy and space exploration news.
- SEDS: Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
Images, astronomy, shuttle schedule, software, Messier catalog, and the popular Nine Planets site about the solar system.
- Sky and Telescope Interactive Observing Tools
Almanac, moon phase guide, planet guides, calculators, and other great tools for the backyard observer.
- Sky-Map.org
Maps of the sky, with gorgeous photographs, search ability, and astronomical information. (Does not include Solar System objects.)
- Space
The solar system, space exploration, and the greater universe. From National Geographic.
- SPACE.com
Extensive site about astronomy and space exploration. Includes sections on news, photos, business/technology, science fiction, SETI, interviews, missions, reference, and more.
- SpaceWeather.com
"Science news and information about the Sun-Earth environment."
- Stanford SOLAR Center
All about the Sun. "The SOLAR Center is ... dedicated to sharing the joy and excitement of solar science exploration by providing hands-on web-based activities."
- Views of the Solar System
Information and images of the sun, the planets, meteors, comets, space exploration, and astronomers.
- Windows to the Universe
The history of astronomy, and current knowledge of space, the planets, space exploration, astronomers, and astronauts.
- World Wide Telescope
"A rich visualization environment that functions as a virtual telescope, bringing together imagery from the best ground and space telescopes in the world for a seamless, guided exploration of the universe."
- Your Sky
An online interactive planetarium "for any time and date, viewpoint, and observing location."
