Astronomy
for Kids
The solar system, planets, sun, stars, asteroids, and galaxies are all
available in this site.
The
Constellations and Their Stars
Need information on stars, constellations, the Milky Way? The first thing you
need to know is that constellations are not real!
Galileo: Journey to Jupiter
This NASA site describes the journey of space probe Galileo, which explored
the planet Jupiter.
Hubble Site
Learn about new Hubble discoveries, view photographs of stars and galaxies,
and find out facts about this remarkable telescope.
The Jason Project
A scientist and explorer opens the door to discovery to children. After
receiving thousands of letters from children who were excited by his
discovery, Dr. Ballard and a team of associates dedicated themselves to
developing ways that would enable teachers and students all over the world to
take part in global explorations using advanced interactive
telecommunications.
NASA
Learn about aeronautics, earth, space, and NASA's space program through a
variety of games, activities, and features.
NASA Kids
Learn space sciences at this site from NASA. With games, projects, news, this
site seeks "to inform, inspire, and involve" children of all ages and reading
levels.
National Air and Space Museum
Here, in virtual space, are the objects that made the dream of flight a
reality. Each is a reminder of a noteworthy achievement and evokes the spirit
of its own particular time.
Space Day
Help celebrate the wonderful world of space exploration. Listen to audio files
of the four-hour, interactive Webcast that took place at this site on
Thursday, May 6, 1999. Hear what former Senator John Glenn and other
astronauts, astronomers, scientists, educators, and filmmakers had to say
about what’s so cool about outerspace. Requires plug-ins.
The Space Place
This is a great source for projects, games and activities, scientific
information and amazing facts all about space.
Star
Journey
A beautiful site from National Geographic featuring star maps and info on the
Hubble telescope.
StarChild
Explore the universe at this colorful site maintained by NASA.
Views of the Solar System
Presents a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the sun,
planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific
information, or study the history of space exploration, rocketry, early
astronauts, space missions, and spacecraft through a vast archive of
photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics, and videos.
Virtual Science Center
The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, California, offers a virtual
tour of selected exhibits and programs, a virtual planetarium, and space
photographs taken by their telescopes. Try your hand at a lunar landing.
Windows to the Universe
A site about earth and space science. Includes a lovely section on mythology.
Women of NASA
The Women of NASA resource was developed to encourage more young women to
pursue careers in math, science, and technology.