Cool Deep Space Stuff
Below are sites where you can view and download digital images of space
taken from equipment such as Earth- (ground-) based telescopes,
satellites, the space shuttle, and the Hubble Space Telescope. Visit the
NASA Image exchange to view a wide range of space images.
Picture of the Day
Images from High Energy Astrophysics Missions
Space Telescope Public Pictures
Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) Photo Gallery
Image Gallery: post
mission pictures of the Hubble Servicing Mission 3A
These sites offer background information on the Hubble Space Telescope,
our solar system, and space phenomena. Sites about space trivia, facts,
and frequently asked questions are also listed.
to Space Exploration: The Universe
Sciences Laboratory, at the University of California
Learn more about the origins of our universe through The
Positioned Half-Degree Anisotropy Telescope (TopHat)
The Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telesecope (GLAST) will
supermassive black holes, neutron stars, and gamma-ray
Site: Space images, news, science and technology,
information and activites.
Live from the
Telescope (HST): NASA Quest archived project focusing on
men and women using the HST to learn about our universe.
Amazing Space - web based activites designed for classroom
use. Subjects include light and color, the solar system, and the
Hubble Space Telescope.
Picture of the Day - different image or photograph of the
universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by
a professional astronomer.
- an astronomy web page devoted to airing out myths and misconceptions
in astronomy and related topics.
- links and information about STS-103 mission.
DLTK Space Crafts - printable craft templates for the anniversary
of the first time man set foot on the moon. Suitable for preschool,
kindergarten and gradeschool kids.
Future Astronauts of America Foundation - great space science
site with info on spacecraft, astronomy, current news, model rocketry,
and more. Contains images, links, a newsletter, and printable
- Collectable Hubble Stamps from the U.S. Postal Service.
Space Station - tons of space science resources for grades
K-6, including information about the solar system, astronauts,
meteors, comets, and backyard science activities.
itty bitty scienceguides - cool animated guides on subjects
like Asteroids, Earthquakes, Eclipses, Planets, Tides & Waves,
and lots more. From itty bitty blackboard.
2D Satellite Tracking
- 2D plot showing the position of satellites.
3D HST Tracking
- 3D plot showing the position of satellites.
pass predictions - Using your location and the latest available
tracking data, predict the times and paths of a satellite.
Liftoff Academy - explanations of some of the knowledge NASA
uses for the space program. Learn about being an astronaut, the
Space Shuttle, space stations, and general earth and space science.
Mysteries of Deep Space - from black holes to supernovas,
PBS examines the unexplained facets of the universe.
Kids - this neat site from NASA is a fun way to learn about
NASA's projects and science with news stories, info, and activities
designed for kids.
Outer Space - ThinkQuest site with information on the solar
system, NASA missions, and astronauts. It includes quizzes, word
searches, and crosswords.
Space Day - May 3, 2001 is Space Day. Check out the
activities and play some games.
Place - check out this site from NASA and JPL and learn all
about different space topics, make some spacy things, solve an
extraterrestrial riddle, and dive below the surface of Mars!
SpaceZone - all about space flight and the space program,
including live audio and video events.
StarChild - want to learn more about our solar system and
the universe? Come try these activites.
Hubble Space Telescope - easy-to-understand information about
Hubble Space Telescope by TheTech.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center - experience the "G" forces of
a shuttle launch, try to land the space shuttle or see what weightlessness
U.S. Space Camp - news on camp programs, plus images, sound
clips, video, and other space links.
Your Weight on Other Worlds - find out your weight on other
planets, moons, and stars while learning about the difference
between mass and weight.