Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: What Are Telescopes Used For?
Scientists use telescopes to study the various components of the universe. How do telescopes work? Learn here about the electromagnetic spectrum and the various types of telescopes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Telescopes Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about electromagnetic radiation and the different types of telescopes that rely on various forms of it. Includes a few...
NOAA
Noaa: National Weather Service: The Sun and Its Effect on the Earth [Pdf]
The Space Environment Center (SEC) put together a slide show for use by teachers on Space weather. Begin with discussing solar emission and the sun itself. Then end with a summary of climatic effects of space weather, and a note on space...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: New Observatory Brings Stars Closer to Earth
A radio story describing the development of the newest technology in telescopes based on an old idea. Images of the 80-acre interferometer are shown on the site.