A great story highlighting the history of space discovery and the tools then and now. Learn about the tools and technology that help us in our quest to go beyond our planet and our solar system.

Cool Cosmos identifies kid's frequently asked questions about the tools we use in space. Click on the links to find the answer to questions about space stations, telescopes, spectrometers and more!

This article explains the debute of a One Degree Imager at WIYN Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory. It discusses what the imager is capable of doing.

The homepage for the Space Telescope Science Institute provides a variety of resources on the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Telescope. Also provided is information on the institute itself, a data archive, and a wide range of...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the electromagnetic spectrum.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to teach and extend the concept that telescopes are tools for scientists to study distant objects. Included in this flipchart are websites and an Activote assessment.

An introduction to our solar system: the planets, our Sun and our Moon. Students begin by learning the history and engineering of space travel. They make simple rockets to acquire a basic understanding Newton's third law of motion. They...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction piece discusses the discovery of previously unknown planets in the solar system. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...

The homepage for the Space Telescope Science Institute provides a variety of resources on the James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Telescope. Also provided is information on the institute itself, a data archive, and a wide range of...