science.gov October 26, 2010
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From the site, “Science.gov searches over 42 databases and over 2000 selected websites from 14 federal agencies, offering 200 million pages of authoritative U.S. government science information including research and development results. Science.gov is governed by the interagency Science.gov Alliance“.
Searches can be done by keyword or topic. A link to ‘science in the news’ is also provided.
Science Videos Search Engine September 2, 2008
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Science Hack is a search engine for science videos, which can be very helpful for students working on science projects. Fields covered include: Chemistry, Physics, Space, Psychology, Computer Science, Robotics, Biology, Mathematics, Nature and more. The site states that each video is screened by a scientist to verify accuracy and quality.
Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset June 6, 2007
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Sun or Moon Rise/Set Table for One Year
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneYear.html
Get the sun or moon rise/set table for one year by selecting the year, state and city (or for international locations the latitude and longitude.) Provided by the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Custom Sunrise/Sunset Calendar
www.sunrisesunset.com/custom_srss_calendar.asp
Get an easy to read monthly calendar with the sunrise and sunset for most cities in the 50 states. Also includes the moonrise and moonset, as well as the moon phases.
HubbleSite May 10, 2007
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Winner of a 2007 Webby Award, HubbleSite features a gallery of images taken from the Hubble Telescope, as well as information on Hubble discoveries, the telescope itself, and general astronomy.
Exoplanets May 8, 2007
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From LII: “This project looks for and documents planets orbiting nearby stars. To date, over 200 of these exoplanets have been discovered. The site features a catalog of exoplanets, a description of how exoplanets are discovered, a virtual tour of the Automated Planet Finder Telescope, a bibliography of research publications, and related material. From the University of California, Berkeley, and Carnegie Institution.”
Night Sky Network April 24, 2007
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According to LII, a “website for ‘a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA’s missions to the general public.’ Includes a directory of U.S. astronomy clubs, a planner for astronomy events, and links to resources for amateur astronomers. From the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.”
WikiSky March 27, 2007
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WikiSky is an online star map that includes all the stars of the night sky. Users can click on a star and find out all there is to know about it–location (right ascension and declination), size, brightness–along with articles and photos.
Science Photo Library February 10, 2007
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From the site: “Science Photo Library (SPL) is the world’s leading provider of science photos covering all aspects of science, health & medicine, space exploration & astronomy, technology & industry, earth science, satellite imagery, and nature & wildlife.”
Earth from Space December 17, 2006
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Companion site to the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, this online exhibition explains how satellite imagery is used to learn about our planet. Includes the following sections: Living Planet, Water & Air, Structure of the Land, The Human Presence, and Satellite Technology.
Astrobiology Magazine September 5, 2006
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Sponsored by NASA, this site contains thousands of short pieces on topics such as life on Mars, extrasolar life, stellar evolution and climate. Includes a section for related art and visual representations.
Spaceweather August 7, 2006
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Visitors to this site can find out the current space weather conditions such as the solar wind, interplanetary magnetic field, and x-ray solar flares.
The Nine Planets July 27, 2006
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An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.
Sky & Telescope: Sky Chart July 26, 2006
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http://skyandtelescope.com/observing/skychart
Simulate a naked-eye view of the sky from any location on Earth, at any time of day or night, on any date from 1600 to 2400. Or print an all-sky map. Other data provided includes latitude, longitude, sunrise and sunset, moon rise and moon set.
Eric Weissten’s Treasure Troves of Science July 25, 2006
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This encyclopedia covers astronomy, chemistry, physics, math and much more. Browse by topic or use the search box. This site is especially good for locating math formulas. A biographical section is also featured.
GRIN – Great Images in NASA July 25, 2006
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A collection of over one thousand, high-quality images from NASA. Browse by subject or center or search by keyword. Includes images of people, vehicles, stars and more. Unless otherwise noted, most images are copyright-free.
SunAngle July 24, 2006
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Calculate precise sun position for a single day and time, using latitude, longitude, elevation and date/time inputs.
Rocket and Space Technology July 24, 2006
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Basic information about space flights, space hardware, space missions, and space terminology. A good, practical reference.
Astronomical Applications Department, Data Services July 22, 2006
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From the US Naval Observatory, the Data Services page offers an outstanding array of overall data for sun and moon phases and movements. Includes info on exact dates and times for the Earth’s seasons from 1992 to 2005.
NASA’s Visible Earth July 22, 2006
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NASA’s Visible Earth site is a solid and easy to use collection of images and animations of our planet. Currently contains 1,600+ searchable records. Each image links to a several-paragraph description and the full-size images or animations.
