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Astronomy & Observatories
Astronomy & Observatories
Learn about black holes, comets, asteroids, gravity, the solar system and much more.
Astronomy for Kids at Ducksters
Learn about the moon, sun, stars, planets, etc.Astronomy for Kids at Science Kids
Explore the universe with astronomy for kids.Early Use of Telescopes - Discovery Education
Reveals how early telescope technology allowed astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei to view the solar system. 03:26 minutesLists all 88 constellations. Click on the constellation, scroll down to see what it looks like up in the sky. Then scroll down further to read its description and any myth associated with it.Location of the International Space Station
Find out where the space station is right now.Astronomical Objects
Astronomical Objects
Ariel
Moons of Uranus: Facts About the Tilted Planet's Satellites
Discover how space missions discovered the moons of Uranus.Uranus' "Sprightly" Moon Ariel
Ariel's seasonal cycle makes it a unique moon of Uranus.Charon
Fly Through Pluto Moon Charon's Giant Canyon in Spectacular New Video
Look at amazing images of Pluto's big moon.Charon and Pluto were discovered at the same time. Solar Views describes the characteristics of the the moon.Why are Pluto and Charon So Different?
Pluto and Charon could not be more different. Click the link to find out how they are so different.Deimos
Deimos: Facts About the Smaller Martian Moon
This small moon was so close to its parent that it took years to be discovered.ThePlanets.org provides facts about one of Mars' moons.Universe Today: Mars' Moon Deimos
Universe Today provides facts and characteristics of this small space object.Ganymede
Read about the large moon and watch a clip about it trip around the large planet.Ganymede: Facts About Jupiter's Largest Moon
Ganymede is the largest satellite in the solar system. Learn about the huge object orbiting Jupiter.NASA Confirms There's an Ocean on Jupiter's Moon Ganymede
In 2015, NASA confirms there is an ocean on Ganymede according to Hubble Space Telescope observations.Oberon
Quick facts about Uranus' moon Oberon.Sirius
Sirius: Brightest Star in Earth's Night Sky
The Dog Star is one of the easiest stars to spot in the night sky.Sirius is Dog Star and Brightest Star
Explore the origins of the brightest star in the sky.What are the Dog Days of Summer?
The Old Farmer's Almanac explains the phrase and its relation to the Dog Star.Rigel
Rigel is one of the brightest starts in the night sky.Quick facts about the Rigel Star.Universe Guide provides facts about the star Rigel in the constellation of Orion.Titan
NASA provides information about Saturn's largest moon.Titan: Facts About Saturn's Largest Moon
Learn about Titan's statistics and other facts about the large moon.Habitable Titan? Cassini, Huygens Revealed Wonders of Saturn's Biggest Moon
Cassini has studied the giant moon for many years and can now tell us how similar and different it is to Earth.Wolf
The first Wolf-Rayet star was discovered in 1867. Click here to learn how they "live fast and die hard."Learn how huge stars begin to die in the sky.Wolf-Rayet Stars: Sounds Like Sci-Fi, But Full of Sci-Fact
The sites explains what the strange star looks like.Earth's Moon
Earth's Moon
NASA provides quick facts about Earth's moon.Use the features of Google Earth to tour the moon.
Curious Kids: How does the Moon, being so far away, affect the tides on Earth?
Learn how the Moon affects tides on Earth.Moon Facts: fun Information About the Earth's Moon
Learn how Earth's moon formed, how its orbit affects Earth's tides, why solar and lunar eclipses happen and the history of lunar exploration.Links to the LISD Cycles page.
Eclipses
Eclipses
During a solar eclipse the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth.
Eclipse Fact Sheet - Discovery Education
Describes how a solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth.Eclipse Resources from Nearpod
Watch videos, complete interactive activities or play Time to Climb.Many animals recognize a change in their environment. Read about the animal behaviors here.
Explore Hands-On, Activities for the Classroom and Beyond
Create eclipses with items found in the classroom.Read book articles, magazine articles, and news articles about eclipses.Hey Moon, You're Blocking My Sun
Unite for Literacy eBook.This live-action video is about the term lunar eclipse.Complete classroom activities related to eclipses.Learn about the two types of eclipses on Earth.Learn about eclipse at PBS Learning Media.View a slide show of what to do during an eclipse.This live-action video is about the term solar eclipse.Solar Eclipses Channel - Discovery Education
A solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.Spanish Solar Eclipse Information
This site provides activities in Spanish for the solar eclipse.Total Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024
Select your location to view the percentage of totality.Solar System
Solar System
Capture the Cosmos: Solar System
Learn about the solar system and collect solar system trading cards while playing the online activities.Learn About the Whirling, Twirling Planets
A planet is a large space object, which revolves around a star. It also reflects that star's light. Nine planets have been discovered in our solar system. Click here to learn more! (Excellent site, easy to read)Want to know more about planets, comets, asteroids, and the sun? This site has information on all this and more.Rotation Speed and Axial Tilt of the Planets in Our Solar System
Watch this animation of the planets.Visit the Enchanted Learning site to learn about the planets. Look at the picture that shows the order of the planets from the sun. Find out what the temperature is on each planet, how long is a day on each planet as compared to earth--look at the chart, look at the chart called "Planets in our Solar System" to find out how many moons each planet has & to find out the distance from the sun. Get coloring pages, take a planet quiz, find some fun crafts.Space Flight
Space Flight
The first space station was sent into space in 1971. Learn how a space station orbits the Earth and how the station supports life.Visit this interactive site to learn about astronauts living in space, space and beyond, rockets and airplanes and our Earth.Learn the history of manned spacecraft missions including Mercury, Apollo, and Shuttle-Mir project.View a timeline of space exploration and learn about astronomers.
Updated 2/19/2025
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