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EDUCATIONAL ASTRONOMY WEBSITES
NASA's Main Site
The OFFICIAL Star Naming Frequently Asked Questions
Malin Space Science Systems - Mars Global Surveyor Mars Orbiter Camera Image Gallery Malin Space Science Systems: Mars Global Surveyor Mars Orbiter Camera Image Gallery - pictures of Mars acquired by NASA's Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) orbiter through February 2000.The archive contains all the pictures that were taken by Mars Global Surveyor from September 1999 through February 2000.  It is the single largest one-time release of images for any planet in the history of solar system exploration.
Educational Resources from Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) spacecraft
Teacher's Guide to the Universe - jpeg (2153 bytes) A Teacher's Guide to the Universe - designed for high school teachers, or educators of the same level, who are interested in teaching astronomy and cosmology to their students.
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NASA ERC
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NASA Educator Resource Center (ERC) - established in an effort to encourage the teaching of science (and space science in particular) in the K-12 classrooms. NASA's goal is to have a resource center in every state.  Includes:
SSsimulator.gif (1979 bytes) Solar System simulator a NASA/JPL/Caltech spyglass on the cosmos. Select from options to have the simulator create a color image of your favorite planet or satellite!
MarsPolarLander.jpg (2051 bytes) Build your own Mars Polar Lander Cruise Configuration 1/24 Scale Model  You'll need a printer, some card stock, and a few other items listed in the assembly instructions. The parts sheets are available as PDF files, which can be read by the Adobe Acrobat Reader on just about any kind of computer. You may download the Adobe Acrobat Reader from Adobe free of charge. 
Catching The Light Catching the Light © by Jerry Lodriguss
Deep-sky astronomical photographs, tips and techniques for astrophotography, and digital enhancement in Photoshop.
Amazing Space logo Amazing Space is a set of web-based activities primarily designed for classroom use, but made available for all to enjoy
Earth and Sky science radio Earth and Sky Daily science RADIO series

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