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The Telson Spur: The Solar System
This is a list of links to online resources related to the study of the planets. It has a literary theme associated with the Lewis Carrol poem "The Hunting of the Snark" with many quotes from literature and science. Navigation tools...
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Philemon and Baucis Giving Hospitality to Jupiter and Mercury
An image of "Philemon and Baucis Giving Hospitality to Jupiter and Mercury", created by David the Younger Ryckaertz (Oil on panel, 54 x 80 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Goat Amalthea With the Infant Jupiter and a Faun
An image of "The Goat Amalthea with the Infant Jupiter and a Faun", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1615 (Carrara marble, height 44 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Juno Discovering Jupiter With Io
An image of "Juno Discovering Jupiter with Io", created by Pieter Pietersz Lastman in 1618 (Oil on oak, 54 x 78 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Venus and Jupiter
An image of "Venus and Jupiter", created by Raffaello Sanzio from 1517-18 (Fresco).
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Web Gallery of Art: Cupid Pleads With Jupiter for Psyche
An image of "Cupid Pleads with Jupiter for Psyche", created by Raffaello Sanzio from 1517-18 (Fresco).
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Web Gallery of Art: Landscape With Jupiter and Io
An image of "Landscape with Jupiter and Io", created by Lambert Sustris from 1557-63 (Oil on canvas, 206 x 275 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Infant Jupiter Nurtured by the Goat Amalthea
An image of "The Infant Jupiter Nurtured by the Goat Amalthea", created by Nicolas Poussin, c. 1638 (Oil on canvas, 97 x 133 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Nymphs Feeding the Child Jupiter
An image of "Nymphs Feeding the Child Jupiter", created by Nicolas Poussin, c. 1650 (Oil on canvas, 117 x 155 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Nymph and Satyr (Jupiter and Antiope)
An image of "Nymph and Satyr (Jupiter and Antiope)", created by Theodore Gericault, c. 1820 (Stone, 28 x 36 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Landscape With Jupiter and Io
An image of "Landscape with Jupiter and Io", created by Andrea Schiavonez (Oil on canvas, 205,5 x 275,5 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Vault: The Assembly of Gods Around Jupiter's Throne
An image of "Vault: The Assembly of Gods around Jupiter's Throne", created by Giulio Romano from 1532-34 (Fresco).
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Discover and Learn: The Asteroid Belt
Read a very brief article on the asteroid belt. Includes an image of an asteroid, as well as a chart showing the asteroid belt's location in relation to Jupiter and Mars.
NASA
Nasa: Planetary Data Sytem: Welcome to the Planets
Collection of images, with vocalized explanatory captions, of the planets acquired by NASA as part of its exploratory space programs.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Spacetime Curvature
This computer made image shows how the idea of spacetime curvature works. The gravity that results from the presence of the Earth causes spacetime to bend. This works in the same way for other objects such as Mars, Jupiter and the Sun.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets the Voyagers 1 & 2
This web page contains information and images on the pretesting, space simulation, and launch of Voyager I and Voyager II.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site from NASA's Space Place is geared towards early elementary learners. It offers detailed instructions for crafts and activities related to space, games and a teacher resource area. Students can also ask an expert at this site.
PBS
Wgbh: A Visit to Asteroid Vesta
A breakdown of one of the largest asteroids in the solar system, Vesta is featured through data, images, and animation. This asteroid is found in the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars.
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Exploratorium: Your Weight on Other Worlds
Want to lose weight in a hurry? Just step on a scale on almost any other planet! This page allows you to enter your weight on Earth and it will calculate your weight on all of the other planets, some moons and even some stars. Requires a...
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: Johnny Jetpack [Pdf]
Johnny Johnson knew that one day he would fly among the stars-he dreamed of someday flying out past Jupiter and Mars. "I will fly someday-I swear it! I'll be up there someday soon, "Johnny muttered as he stared out through his window at...