Phenomena of the Solar System

General Solar System

NASA Solar System ExplorationNASA’s real-time science encyclopedia of deep space exploration. Our scientists and hardworking robots are exploring the wild frontiers of our solar system.

Windows to the Universe

Explore the wealth of information available here to learn about the Earth and Space sciences and related topics in the humanities including mythology, art, poetry, and more.

For Students 5-8NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind.

Solar System ScopeOnline 3D simulation of the Solar System and night sky in real time - the Sun, planets, dwarf planets, comets, stars and constellations

Infrared Universe

Space & FlightThe offical website for NOVA. NOVA is the most-watched prime time science series on American television, reaching an average of five million viewers weekly.

The Sun

Sun | NOVA Labs | PBSInvestigate solar storms using live images from NASA telescopes.

Earth's Sun: Facts About the Sun's Age, Size and History

In Depth | Sun – NASA Solar System ExplorationNASA’s real-time science encyclopedia of deep space exploration. Our scientists and hardworking robots are exploring the wild frontiers of our solar system.

The Planets

Solar System Planets: Order of the 8 (or 9) Planets

PlanetsThere are more planets than stars in our galaxy. We've discovered thousands of planets orbiting distant stars, but it all started with the worlds orbiting our star — the Sun. he current lineup includes eight planets.

curious.astro.cornell.edu/our-solar-system/planets-and-dwarf-planets

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The Moon

In Depth | About the Moon – Moon: NASA ScienceThe fifth largest moon in the solar system, Earth's moon is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot. The brightest and largest object in our night sky, the moon makes Earth a more livable planet by moderating our home planet's wobble on its axis, leading to a relatively stable climate.

curious.astro.cornell.edu/observational-astronomy/lunar-and-solar-eclipses

The moonLearn interesting facts about facts about the Moon. Find out more about the Moon for kids and improve your knowledge with DK Find Out, to help you learn.

The Stars and Galaxies

Everything you wanted to know about starsLearn more about these cosmic energy engines.

GalaxiesEncounter the island universes called galaxies.

curious.astro.cornell.edu/the-universe/galaxies

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Comets/Meteors/Asteroids

Meteors & MeteoritesShooting stars are actually bits of debris that fall through our atmosphere.

What's the Difference Between Asteroids, Comets and Meteors? Reference Article: Here's what defines asteroids, comets and meteors.

curious.astro.cornell.edu/our-solar-system/comets-meteors-and-asteroids

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Exploration

Blue Origin

Earth, in all its beauty, is just our starting place. Blue Origin is opening the promise of space to all.www.blueorigin.com/

New HorizonsNew Horizons launched on Jan. 19, 2006 and conducted a six-month-long reconnaissance flyby study of Pluto and its moons in summer 2015, culminating with Pluto closest approach on July 14, 2015.

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