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The Astronomy Cafe :: http://www.astronomycafe.net/

Contains tons of information about astronomy and what it is like to be an astronomer. Includes numerous articles and an 'Ask the Astronomer' feature which contains answers to many questions separated by level. Some answers not available for free online, but many are!

Eric Weisstein's World of Science :: http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/

The best resources for Math and Science on the Internet. Links to comprehensive sites on Math, Physics, Chemistry and Astronomy and the Biographies of famous scientists.

Exploratorium Observatory :: http://www.exploratorium.edu/observatory/index.html

Find out about sun spots and solar eclipses. Make a model of the solar system. Use RealPlayer to view Webcasts of solar eclipses. Find out how much you would weigh on other planets. Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. An excellent site for anyone interested in these topics or other astronomy issues.

Exploring Nature Educational Resource :: http://www.exploringnature.org/

Provides encyclopedic information on the natural sciences, with thousands of illustrations. Resources for school-age youth, kindergarten through high school, as well as teachers and parents.

Great World Wide Star Count :: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/citizen_science/starcount/

Provides resources for amateur stargazing. Collection of the data submitted by citizens scientists from counties all over the world.

Hubble.site :: http://hubble.stsci.edu/

"The Hubble Space Telescope is a cooperative program of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to operate a long-lived space-based observatory for the benefit of the international astronomical community." Visit this site to learn more about the program through news, pictures, and fun.

Imagine the Universe :: http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/

"This site is dedicated to a discussion about our Universe... what we know about it, how it is evolving, and the kinds of objects and phenomena it contains. Just as importantly, we also discuss how scientists know what they know, what mysteries remain, and how they might one day find the answers to these questions." Various sections include "Ask an Astronomer," "Satellites & Data," "Imagine the Science," and several links to Astronomy Education Resources.

Kennedy Space Center :: http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/

Located at the Cape Canaveral Spaceport in Florida, the KSC handles "the checkout, launch and landing of the Space Shuttle and its payloads." You can get the latest news and headlines, as well as lots of information on Space Shuttles, Payload, and Launch Vehicles. Make sure you check out the Space Flight Archives.

NASA Glenn Learning Technologies Project :: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/index.html

This website provides teachers and students with aerospace technology resources through lessons and activities, free simulations, student videoconferencing, a glossary of related terms, and educator workshops. A teacher's guide to technology creation is also offered. Though the project is no longer funded, excellent resources persist.

Space Online - Florida Today :: http://www.floridatoday.com/space

Up to date space news, special reports, and launch information.

Space.com :: http://www.space.com/

This site is "dedicated to space and all space-related subjects" by focusing on news, information, education and entertainment.

Sunbeams :: http://westudent.tripod.com/page1.html

Explores many aspects of the sun, including an introduction to the mythology, science, art, history, and health questions surrounding the celestial body. There are also interactive games and puzzles as well as links to further research sources.

USA.gov :: http://www.usa.gov/index.shtml

The U.S. Government's official web portal providing links to key information for citizens, businesses and nonprofits, government employees and visitors to the U.S. Includes a government agency index and topical list of available resources.

Views of the Solar System :: http://www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm

A fun, pictorial and informational look at the Solar System for all ages.

We Choose the Moon :: http://wechoosethemoon.org/

Created for the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Contains video, animation, mission audio, and archival photographs. The site is divided into the eleven stages of the journey.

Women of NASA :: http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/women/intro.html

Do you want to know more about the women who work for NASA? This site has interviews and profiles, with NASA's female scientists and astronauts. Some documents and interviews are also available in Spanish.