Looking for information about space science on the internet? Here are
some websites NESSIE recommends*
| Astronomical
Society of the Pacific Education Topics |
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Educator resources from the largest general astronomy society in the world |
| Astronomy
Magazine |
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A monthly publication dedicated to the subject of astronomy. |
| Astronomy
Picture of the Day |
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Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured,
along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. |
| CollectSPACE |
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Conceived as a hobby site, collectSPACE has since
grown to become the leading resource and community website for space
history enthusiasts and space artifact
collectors through the provision of original news reporting, collecting guides,
and as a virtual meeting place for a truly global audience. |
| Current
Science and Technology |
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The Current Science & Technology Center, located at the Museum of Science,
Boston, is a place where you can find out more about science and technology in
the news... and catch up on the leading edge in research and exploration. |
| Everyday
Classroom Tools |
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An inquiry-based science curriculum for grades K-6, developed by the Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory and NASA's Learning Technologies Project. |
| NASA
CORE |
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The Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE), established in cooperation
with Lorain County Joint Vocational School, serves as the worldwide distribution
center for NASA-produced multimedia materials. |
| NASA's
Science Mission Directorate |
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The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) engages the Nation’s science community,
sponsors scientific research, and develops and deploys satellites and probes
in collaboration with NASA’s partners around the world to answer fundamental
questions requiring the view from and into space. |
| Origins |
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The Origins Education Forum is one part of a NASA education team bringing NASA's
discoveries to you, from explorations of our home planet Earth to the most distant
stars and galaxies. |
| Sky & Telescope
Magazine |
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Founded in 1941, Sky & Telescope magazine has the largest, most experienced
staff of any astronomy magazine in the world. Its editors are all amateur or
professional astronomers, and every one has built a telescope, written a book,
done original research, developed a new product, or otherwise distinguished him
or herself. |
| Solar
System Exploration |
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NASA's Educational resource for Educators, Scientists, Planetaria and Museums |
| Space
Science Resource Directory |
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The Space Science Education Resource Directory provides educators an entry point
into the wealth of educational materials funded by NASA's Office of Space Science
Education and Public Outreach Program. |
| Structure
and Evolution of the Universe! Education Forum |
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NASA's Structure and Evolution of the Universe Forum is a national center for
teaching and learning about the scientific study of the Structure and Evolution
of the Universe (SEU). |
| Sun-Earth
Connection |
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The Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum (SECEF) partnership brings
together the rich expertise of scientists, educators, and museums
to develop innovative products and programs.
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