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Solar System

NASA Planets
Learn about the planets and more!
Solar System and Space Exploration
Visit the planets in our solar system. Explore space, check out the size of Mercury and Neptune, seek out life on other planets and walk on the moon!
Windows to the World - Solar System
Asteroids, meteors, dwarf planets, the Kuiper Belt and much, much more.

The Sun

National Geographic - The Sun
Scroll down a little for a great video about our Sun.
Windows to the World - the Sun
Explore the links which include sunspots, eclipses, space weather and much more.
Day and Night World Map
This show the current location for the Sun and the Moon. It shows which areas of the Earth are in daylight and which are in night.

The Moon

Moon - Planets for Kids
Great facts about the moon.
Moon Facts for Kids
Read all about the amazing moon and take a quiz to test your knowledge at the end!

Stars

Types of Stars

Science News

Science Daily
Search for the latest news on space at this site.
Time for Kids
Science articles archive.
Smithsonian Tween Tribune
CNN News - Space Science
National Geographic Space News
Kids Ahead Space Articles
Here There Everywhere
Science news for Students

NASA

This link has an A-Z listing of everything on the NASA pages - a great place to search for specifics. Click on the NASA logo to begin your search.

General Sites

Cosmic Quest
There is a Field guide to the Universe, as well as links to Solar System, Astronomers and Space Craft. Learn about living in space.

Cool Cosmos
Your infrared guide to the world and the Universe beyond. This site also has a great timeline of space exploration as well as a Q&A section.

Windows to the Universe
This link includes information on stars, exoplanets, galaxies, star dust and strange stuff. Also has links to recommended site, news and multimedia.

Amazing Space
Home of the Hubble and James Webb Space Science Missions.

E Resources

Use the E Resources link in the Library widget on the MyGrammar Home Page to access these online resources. You will need to type in your search term.

Space Activities

How much do you weigh on other planets?
Moon Quiz
Earth from Space
If you'd like to see how astronauts see the earth, this is the place to go.
Space Place
Make futuristic things like a Balloon-powered Asteroid Nanorover, solve puzzles, learn facts about space, and more.

The Earth

Windows to the Universe - the Earth
There are links on the climate, the moons, the poles, the interior and so much more.

Comets and Asteroids

Asteroids and Comets
What is the difference between comets and asteroids?

Theories about Space

Big Bang Theory
A simple explanation!

Astronomers

Famous Astronomers