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The Virtual Solar System -- Features a guide to the solar system for visitors of all ages with a scale model, interactive quiz, text, and images. Visit

Astronomy 101 -- College-standard introductory course to astronomy from University of Santa Barbara, California. Visit

Star Gazer Home Page -- Home of Jack Horkheimer. The first & only weekly TV series on naked eye astronomy. Visit

Project Astro -- A national program creating partnerships between teachers & students in grades 4-9 with amateur & professional astronomers. Visit

Celestial Navigation Net -- Comprehensive, annotated hub site of resources relating to navigating by the stars, including theory, practice, history, instruments, and classroom links. Visit

SEGway: Science Education Gateway for Teachers -- SEGway gives commercial space science & astronomy lessons for grades 4-12, many with lesson plans & printable worksheets. Fast-loading interface lets teachers browse by grade & topic. Visit

Space News, Events & .com Forums -- Message board, including sections for ask an astronomer, SETI, & space business. Visit

Astronomy at Grainger Observatory at Phillips Exeter Academy -- The latest information about the observatory, including classes, pictures, special events, student projects & patrons. Visit

Astronomy Dept., The University of Arizona -- Department offers astronomy degree programs for undergraduate & graduate studies with research opportunities at Steward Observatory. Visit

Mysteries of Deep Space -- PBS companion site explores the secrets of the universe with an interactive timeline, classroom activities, a trivia challenge, and questions & answers with experts. Visit

BBC Science - Space -- Bring outer space on line with the BBC Online's guide to astronomy Visit

From Stargazers to Starships -- Tutorial & historical exposition of the motion of Earth in space, Newtonian mechanics & spaceflight, on a high school level. Visit

The Official Young Astronaut Program -- Hands-on activities for kids in K-3, 4-6 & 7-9. Aerospace theme piques interest while strengthening science, math & technology skills. Visit

Heavenly Mathematics: Highlights of Cultural Astronomy -- An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. The course has a goal of imparting an understanding of basic astronomical phenomena & an appreciation of their cultural significance throughout the world. Visit

Infrared Imaging -- Learn about infrared imaging by viewing a variety of objects in the infrared. Visit

Inquirer's Guide to the Universe -- Provides factual information about space & encourages space education through imaginative writing. Visit

ESO Outreach -- The European Southern Observatory's program for student & kids. Clear? Includes events, science shows & multimedia material. Visit

Stanback Planetarium NASA Educator Resource Center -- At South Carolina State University. Providing educators with current aerospace & astronautical educational materials. Visit

Properties of Our Solar System -- Introductory course taught at the University of Oregon. Includes course materials & many links to supplementary resources. Visit

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