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Science Kids: Science Images: Boomerang Nebula
A photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of the Boomerang Nebula.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Cat's Eye Nebula
A stunning photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of the Cat's Eye Nebula.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Cone Nebula
A photo taken of the Cone Nebula by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Eagle Nebula
A Hubble Space Telescope photo of the beautiful Eagle Nebula.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Jupiter's Great Red Spot
A close up photo of Jupiter's great red spot as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: M81 Spiral Galaxy
An amazing photo of the M81 spiral galaxy taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Mars
A photo of the planet Mars taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Neutron Star
A Hubble Space Telescope photo of a rapidly spinning neutron star, also known as a pulsar.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Planetary Nebula
A photo of an amazing planetary nebula taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Pluto
A photo of Pluto taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. The photo is not clear due to Pluto's small size and large distance from Earth.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Supernova
A photo of a distant supernova taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Tilted Galaxy
This beautiful photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope shows a tilted galaxy that, despite the image clarity, is far off into the distance.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Warped Galaxy
A unique photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of a warped galaxy.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Young Planetary Nebula
A spectacular photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of a young planetary nebula.
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Diagram
At this site students can make their own telescope and see how it works with this experiment. Out of a light, a pair of glasses, a magnifying glass and wax paper.
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Step1
At this site students can make their own telescope and see how it works with this experiment. Out of a light, a pair of glasses, a magnifying glass and wax paper.
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Step2
At this site students can make their own telescope and see how it works with this experiment. Out of a light, a pair of glasses, a magnifying glass and wax paper.
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Step4
At this site students can make their own telescope and see how it works with this experiment. Out of a light, a pair of glasses, a magnifying glass and wax paper.
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St Sc I Logo
Space Telescope Science Institute operates the Hubble Space Telescope Observatory. Their homepage includes fabulous images from the Hubble Space Telescope as well as a great overview of the Hubble Space Telescope. Also includes resources...
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Star Birth
The Hubble Space Telescope has provided the world with incredible information that has helped formulate our knowledge of the universe. This telescope will soon be retired and replaced by a newer, more powerful telescope. Read about the...
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Spitzer Science Center: Image of Young Galaxies
The Old and 'Red' Distant Galaxies in this space telescope image are barely visible (though they are clearly marked). In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
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Sirtf
View the entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation and get information on telescopes especially designed to view different wavelengths of the spectrum.
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Nasa: Great Images in Nasa
Fascinating collection of images from NASA, chosen for their historical or aesthetic significance. Images are searchable by subject, by NASA center, and by keyword, and each is available in three sizes. With links to more information...
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Nasa Star Child: The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (Cgro) (Level 2)
A short description of the CGRO and its mission. Printable version available. Includes graphics and vocabulary words are linked to a glossary of terms.