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Links |
15.1
The Life of a Star |
The
Life of Star. A web-based project put together by two
15 year olds from England. Good textual material and graphics.
Cosmology
- A Star's Life Cycle. A good but brief explanation
of the life cycle of a star. |
15.2
The Origin of the Planets |
Amazing
Space Web-Based Activities. Amazing Space is a set of
web-based activities primarily designed for classroom use, but made
available for all to enjoy. |
15.5
The Origin of the Universe |
Origins
- The Timeline of the Universe. This excellent tutorial
by NASA follows the 15-billion-year-long history of the Universe.
The major chain of events that eventually led to life on Earth.
Cosmology
- The Big Bang. It's a theory but it makes for good
reading and draws the reader into other cosmological phenomena.
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15.6
The Hubble Deep Field |
The
Hubble Space Telescope. This is the page to see all of
the fantastic pictures of space captured by the Hubble Space telescope,
including pictures of the Comet/Jupiter Encounter.
Live
From the Hubble Space Telescope. Electronic field trips
connecting real science, real scientists, real locations, real
time with students. |
