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Astronomy
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "10th Planet" Discovered 
 Article about the July 2005 discovery of "a new planet in the outer solar system. ... The planet, which hasn't been officially named yet ... [is located] more or less in the Kuiper Belt, a dark realm beyond Neptune where thousands of small icy bodies orbit the sun." Includes photos, an artist's concept of the planet, and audio of the story. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2005/29jul_planetx.htm Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Oct 9, 2005 Anglo-Australian Observatory (AAO)
A "gateway to a unique collection of wide-field astronomical photographs." Choose images by object type (stars, nebulae, galaxies, etc.) or telescope. Each image contains a description and links to related images. Includes essay on innovative photographic techniques. http://www.aao.gov.au/images.html/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Mar 4, 2004 Apollo to the Moon
Devoted to the Apollo project and the quest to land a man on the moon. Includes articles on the space race, President Kennedy, Apollo 11 and the first lunar landing, and what came after Apollo 11; photographs and information on lunar rocks; a list of artifacts connected to the space race; and a timeline (1957 to 1975). From the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal210/enter.html Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Apr 12, 2005 Astronomy Picture of the Day
"Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer." Includes archive dating back to 1995; searchable, and browsable by subject. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated May 2, 2005 Auroras: Paintings in the Sky
Features information on aurora creation, what auroras look like from Earth and space, and places to observe auroras. Includes photographs, audio, and video. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SegwayEd/lessons/auroras/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Weather Last updated Aug 26, 2007 Bears.org
"Dedicated to the preservation of accurate bear beliefs." Contains brief information on bear species and mythology, essays, photos, and related links. http://www.bears.org/ Topics: Mammals, Photograph Collections Last updated Jul 4, 2004 Blast from the Past
"Recently recovered deep-sea core contains convincing new evidence of an asteroid impact 65 million years ago, when dinosaurs went extinct." Includes photos of fossilized foraminifera (single-celled organisms) and other materials from the core, references and related sites, and an interview with the micropaleontologist who led the expedition. From the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History. http://paleobiology.si.edu/blastPast/ Topics: Animals, Astronomy, Geology, Photograph Collections Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Cambridge Relativity
Information written for the layperson about cosmology, black holes, cosmic strings, inflation, and quantum gravity. There are many photos and a few animations. Additionally, there is a tour of the National Cosmology Supercomputer of the United Kingdom. From the University of Cambridge. http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/gr/public/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Physics Last updated Mar 7, 2004 Catalog of Spaceborne Imaging: A Guide to NSSDC's Planetary Image Archives
The imaging catalog contains a collection of over 500 images of the solar system bodies, including the sun, earth, moon, planets, and other astronomical objects taken by various space flight missions. The images are browsable by the individual missions, Hubble Space Telescope, and earth-based radar, providing information on the image's location, time, and imaging details. http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/imgcat/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Jan 6, 2003 Center for the History of Physics
The history of modern physics and allied fields including astronomy, geophysics, and optics. The Exhibit Hall contains the discovery of the electron, Albert Einstein, Werner Heisenberg, Marie Curie and radioactivity, Sakharov and nuclear weapons, and others. Thousands of photographs of American physicists and astronomers of the twentieth century (and some other scientists) are available in the searchable Emilio Segre Visual Archives. Related links, Career Services, and sample syllabi are also found. From the American Institute of Physics. http://www.aip.org/history/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Physics Last updated May 11, 2005 Chandra X-Ray Observatory
Devoted to NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. Contains photos taken by Chandra, a history of the Chandra Mission, information on x-ray astronomy, a glossary, and more. http://chandra.harvard.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Jul 6, 2004 Chasing the Sun
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series based on the book "Turbulent Skies: The History of Commercial Aviation" by T. A. Heppenheimer. Feature photos and essays about aviation history, an aviation timeline, and profiles of planes (such as the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380), innovators (pilots, builders, passengers, inventors, and airline executives), and companies and manufacturers. Also includes related links. http://www.pbs.org/kcet/chasingthesun/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated Feb 1, 2005 Digital Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon
A digital edition of David E. Bowker and J. Kenrick Hughes' 1971 book, Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon. Includes over 600 photographs of the moon, searchable by name and coordinate range, and browsable by descending latitude and longitude. From the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI). http://www.lpi.usra.edu/resources/lunar_orbiter/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jan 30, 2005 Earth and Moon Viewer
View either a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment or view the Earth from the Sun, the Moon, the night side of the Earth, above any location on the planet specified by latitude, longitude, and altitude, from a satellite in Earth orbit, or above cities around the globe. Also shows the Moon from Sun, Earth, night side, above formations on the Moon, and as a map. http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/ Topics: Astronomy, Maps by Place, Photograph Collections, Scientific Themes Last updated Jan 11, 2007 Earth Science Picture of the Day
"The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives." Photographs from all over the world are featured accompanied by brief descriptions and links to related sites. Includes a searchable and browsable archive of images back to 2000. A service of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and sponsored by NASA Goddard. The site welcomes contributors. http://epod.usra.edu/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Apr 13, 2004 Earth Science World
On this site "find Earth [weather] data from around the world, images from the Earth Science World Image Bank, geoscience books, and information on careers in the geosciences." The image bank features a searchable and browsable collection of hundreds of photos of volcanoes, minerals, structures, and more. Also provides information about Earth Science Week, which takes place annually in October. From the American Geological Institute. http://www.earthscienceworld.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Jun 24, 2004 The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth
A searchable and browsable collection of over 450,000 photographs of earth taken from space beginning in 1961. Browsable through a clickable map. May be searched by multiple criteria including mission, geographic region, latitude, longitude, camera tilt, and camera and film type. Features a cities collection, mission highlights, and the Space Shuttle "Earth from Space" collection. From Earth Sciences and Image Analysis, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)-Johnson Space Center. http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/sseop/clickmap/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Dec 19, 2004 Green Flashes
Facts, photographs, a glossary, and more about green flashes, "real (not illusory) phenomena seen at sunrise and sunset, when some part of the Sun suddenly changes color (at sunset, from red or orange to green or blue)." Maintained by an astronomer. http://mintaka.sdsu.edu/GF/ Topics: Photograph Collections Last updated Feb 21, 2005 Hawaiian Astronomical Society
The Deepsky Atlas , containing monthly sky charts, is "the product of a long term effort to provide a good online atlas of the heavens, combined with photographs of significant objects, and their descriptions." Included is an alphabetical list of constellations. Each has an object description, the myth associated with it, a map of its location in the sky, and images. Listings of Messier's, Caldwell's, Bennett's, and additional objects, are available. http://www.hawastsoc.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated May 31, 2003 Heavens Above: Art and Actuality
"An online exhibit that compares the 19th-century chromolithographs of astronomical observations made by artist/astronomer Etienne Trouvelot with comparable images photographed by NASA as part of its space program." From the New York Public Library. http://www.nypl.org/research/sibl/trouvelot/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Photography, Technology Last updated Mar 15, 2004 HubbleSite
Devoted to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Contains news; photographs of "stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and strange celestial phenomena" taken by the telescope; a FAQ; educational resources and games; and more. http://hubblesite.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections Last updated May 14, 2009 Humanclock.com
This playful site "shows a photograph [of a person with a sign indicating] ... the current time, with the photo changing every minute of the day (all 1,440 occurring minutes on Earth!)." Also includes news, a submissions gallery, information for submitting photos, and the amusing FANAQ ("Frequently and Never Asked Questions") section. http://www.humanclock.com Topics: Photograph Collections, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 2, 2005 Illustrated Glossary of Alpine Glacial Landforms
"Basic definitions and examples of common alpine glacial landforms, [erosional, depositional, and ice features] discussed in introductory level university physical geography, geology and earth science courses." Entries include definitions along with photographic examples (some with topographical maps). http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/lemke/alpine_glacial_glossary/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 8, 2002 ISS EarthKAM
"ISS EarthKAM [International Space Station Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle school students] is a NASA sponsored program that provides stunning, high quality photographs of our planet taken from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. Since 1996, ISS EarthKAM students have taken thousands of photographs of Earth by using the world wide web to direct a digital camera." Includes a searchable image database, and information for educators and students. Searchable. http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Oct 21, 2003 The Kepler Mission
Scheduled for a Discovery launch, "the Kepler Mission will use a unique spaceborne telescope," or photometer, "specifically designed to search for Earth-like planets around stars beyond our solar system." This official NASA site is laden with scientific language and hard to navigate, and it could use a fashion makeover, but the information is comprehensive and authoritative. Also available in Spanish. http://www.kepler.arc.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 4, 2002 MrEclipse.com: The Ultimate Resource For Eclipse Photography
Find photographs of eclipses, information on upcoming solar and lunar eclipses, and selected links to related sites. Special features include a guide to solar and lunar eclipses for beginners, a chronology of discoveries about the sun, and information on safe viewing. A hobby site by an astrophysicist. http://www.mreclipse.com/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Oct 26, 2004 NASA Image eXchange (NIX)
A "web-based search engine for simultaneously searching one or more of NASA's online image and photo collections. Searching is performed using keywords. ... NIX returns thumbnail sized images; textual descriptions; image numbers; and links to higher resolution images, more information, and the NASA Center that stores each image." Searches hundreds of thousands of NASA images. The Browse link will lead to NASA's choice of their best photos. The Options link will let you search within a collection. http://nix.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Photograph Collections, Technology, Transportation Last updated Jul 7, 2003 NASA Planetary Photojournal
Thousands of images from various U.S. space exploration programs. Features images of the nine planets, moons, asteroid, comets, and other bodies; photos of spacecraft and telescopes; discussion of the missions that obtained the photos and images; and related material. Includes images such as the 2006 map of Jupiter developed during the Cassini-Huygens mission. From the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 3, 2006 National Archive of Geological Photographs (NAGP)
This searchable database from the British Geological Survey contains 6,400 digital images from their archive of more than 100,000 images "dedicated to the theme of earth sciences." http://www.bgs.ac.uk/photoarchive/ Topics: Geology, Photograph Collections Last updated May 5, 2005 National Dark Sky Week (NDSW)
To observe this occasion, which takes place the first week of April, "everyone in the United States turns off outdoor lighting to temporarily reduce light pollution so we can step back for a moment and realize the wonder that our universe holds." The site includes photos, forums on astronomy topics, and links to NDSW's affiliates and to educational astronomy sites; the observance was created in 2003 by an amateur astronomer. http://www.nationaldarkskyweek.htmlplanet.com/ Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 9, 2003 National Space Science Data Center
Access to a wide variety of data from NASA space flight missions for astrophysics, space and solar physics, and lunar and earth sciences. The Photo Gallery has pictures of planets, stars, and spacecraft and the Image Catalog those of planets and comets. The General Public Page leads to a chronology of lunar and planetary exploration and fact sheets on each planet. The Space Science Education Page has lessons, online activities, and resources for educators. Searchable. http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Aug 19, 2002 Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking
Observation reports, photos, and movies of asteroids and comets from the Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking (NEAT) observing systems at Palomar Observatory and the Maui Space Surveillance Site. Includes a listing of newly discovered asteroids, an asteroid and comet FAQ, image archives, and information about NEAT observation telescopes. NEAT is a joint project of the NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the United States Air Force. http://neat.jpl.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 8, 2005 Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI)
Here are "high-resolution, detailed imagery of significant environmental events which are visible in remotely-sensed data available at the NOAA Science Center in Suitland, Maryland." Satellite time lapse and still images, often visually appealing, display major dust storms, fires, floods, icebergs, ocean events, severe weather, snow, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, volcanoes, and "Unique Imagery." Includes current events and a daily report. There are links to further information. http://www.osei.noaa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Our Earth as Art
Landsat 7 is a U.S. satellite maintained by NASA. On this site "you can view our planet through the beautiful images taken by the Landsat-7 satellite." The online exhibit includes images of deserts, rivers, mountains, and other geographic features. Includes a discussion of how the colors of satellite images differ from photographs. Browsable by continent. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA. http://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/earthasart/ Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Jun 18, 2003 Saturn: Moons: Titan
Basic information and numerical quick facts about Saturn's largest moon, Titan. Provides relevant links, including one to information on the Cassini spacecraft. Includes photographs and mythology. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Titan Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Nov 12, 2004 Science Education Gateway (SEGway)
"Funded by NASA's Office of Space Science," SEGway "is a national consortium of science museums, research institutions and educators working together to present the latest space science research for students, teachers, and the general public." Includes information on auroras, comets, planets, NASA space missions, and other topics related to astronomy and space science. Also features lesson plans and guidelines for teachers (K-12). http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/segway/ Topics: Astronomy, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Apr 25, 2005 Science Photo Library
A searchable collection of over 100,000 photos "covering all aspects of science, health & medicine, space exploration & astronomy, technology & industry, earth science, satellite imagery [including several of the World Trade Center and Pentagon], and nature & wildlife." The weekly, archived Photo Features has news and feature stories along with photos about recent developments in science and technology. Images are small and have a prominent watermark. The full, non-watermarked image is for sale. http://www.sciencephoto.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Technology Last updated Aug 11, 2004 Shoreline Aerial Photos
This is a collection of "oblique aerial photography of ... [Washington] state's entire 2,500 miles of marine shoreline." A navigable image map accentuates this collection of over 10,000 true-color photographs. "The photos were taken to optimize sun angle, shoreline orientation, and low tides," providing "a valuable educational monitoring tool for coastal managers and the public." Searchable by landmark, jurisdiction, county, and other factors. From the Washington State Department of Ecology. http://apps.ecy.wa.gov/shorephotos/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 14, 2004 Sky & Telescope: Observing Highlights
"This Week's Sky at a Glance" includes lists of daily and weekly celestial phenomena, information on observing celestial objects, a gallery of photographs, and more. From Sky & Telescope. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Jun 20, 2007 SOHO: Exploring the Sun
The International Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is a cooperative project of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). See real time photos of the sun taken from outer space. Find daily solar data as well as links and educational information for the layperson and the solar physicist. Subscribe to receive "What's New" messages by e-mail. http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Weather Last updated Aug 24, 2004 Space Station Assembly: Elements: Zarya Control Module, Baikonur Cosmodrome
Background information about the Russian "launch complex where Sputnik 1, Earth's first artificial satellite, was launched. The rocket that lifted Yuri Gagarin, the first human in orbit, was also launched from Baikonur." Includes a photo and map of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in June 2005. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/assembly/elements/fgb/baikonur.html Topics: Astronomy, Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Jun 8, 2005 Space Telescope Science Institute
Site for the Hubble Space Telescope. Includes history, news releases, photographs and movies, educational activities, an archive of data collected, and a directory of Internet resources for research astronomers. "The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is the astronomical research center responsible for operating the Hubble Space Telescope as an international observatory." http://www.stsci.edu/institute/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Oct 9, 2002 Spitzer Space Telescope
News and background information about the NASA telescope, which is a "space-borne, cryogenically-cooled infrared observatory capable of studying objects ranging from our Solar System to the distant reaches of the Universe." Features history of the telescope, fast facts, information about infrared light and the technology behind the telescope, images, and updates on findings. Also available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections, Technology, Transportation Last updated Jun 2, 2004 The Sun: A Multimedia Tour
A visual tour of the sun using photographs, diagrams, and movies. Subjects such as solar flares, solar wind, and sunspots are discussed. Each page has clickable images with text, others enlarge for closer viewing. One movie shows the complete eclipse of the sun. Useful for teachers and children alike. In English and Dutch. http://www.michielb.nl/od95/kaft.htm Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 12, 2002 Third From the Sun: Geographical Features as Seen From Space
Designed for students in grades 4 through 8, this site provides an overview "of the history and development of Earth sensing, " and the role of the Landsat satellite in modern Earth imaging. Includes interactive activity for students "to make reasoned inferences about the geographic locations shown in Landsat images." Also features information for teachers. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SegwayEd/lessons/third_from_sun/ Topics: Astronomy, California: Education, Geography, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 22, 2006 United States Antarctic Program
Combines information about Raytheon's Antarctic Program Service, run on behalf of the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs, and information and links about Antarctic travel, history, and related educational sites. Features a browsable and searchable photo archive; categories include people, stations, scenery, science, transportation, and wildlife. Also provides access to the Antarctic Sun, the newspaper "published during the austral summer at McMurdo Station, Antarctica." http://www.usap.gov/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Newspapers by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World, Science Last updated Aug 2, 2006 Visible Earth
"A searchable directory of images, visualizations, and animations of the Earth." Browsable by subject, satellite/sensor, and location. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). http://www.visibleearth.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Nov 27, 2004 Welcome to the Planets: Mars
Photographic slide show of Mars as seen from Earth, from spacecraft, and up close and personal from the surface in pictures taken by the Mars Pathfinder vehicle. Includes audio clips and hyperlinks to a planet glossary. From the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the California Institute of Technology, in conjunction with NASA. http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/mars1.htm Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 27, 2003 Worldbiomes.com
"Biomes are the various regions of our planet which can best be distinguished by their climate, fauna and flora." Worldbiomes.com divides the earth into aquatic, desert, forest, grasslands, and tundra biomes, with a page for each biome and its subdivisions. Each page has a brief description with photographs and links to more detailed sites. There is a FAQ as well as news about weather and ecology. http://www.worldbiomes.com/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 1, 2001 |
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