Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Milky Way and Beyond: Globular Clusters
Globular clusters, compact groups of about a million stars that move around together in galaxies, are among the oldest objects found in the universe. Since they are found most galaxies and since they've been around for so long, globular...
Space.com
Space: Astronomers Surprised: Stars Born Near Black Hole
Black holes seem to be a constant point of debate for astronomers. This article confirms the theory that black holes can help form massive stars and gives more support to the idea that black holes play a big role in galaxy formation....
Space.com
Space: Astronomers Surprised: Stars Born Near Black Hole
Black holes seem to be a constant point of debate for astronomers. This article confirms the theory that black holes can help form massive stars and gives more support to the idea that black holes play a big role in galaxy formation....
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Stars
This page details the life cycle of a star, and includes information on medium-sized and massive stars, plus a glossary and a question.
Other
University of Leicester: Irregular Galaxies
Provides a general overview of irregular galaxies, including a specific look at type I and type II irregulars.
Other
Chrome Experiments: 100,000 Stars
Zoom in and out to explore our galaxy in this interactive 3D visualization of the stellar neighborhood, including over 100,000 nearby stars.
Other
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Other
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Galaxy?
This resource explores the different types of galaxies through text and images.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: What Is a Satellite Galaxy?
Find out about the behavior and characteristics of the many satellite galaxies that orbit other galaxies.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Moon and the Stars
When you are in the city, only a few of the brightest stars are visible. But when you are in the country, you can see many more stars than you can count. Sometimes you can even see the bright belt of our galaxy, the Milky Way. In this...
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Star Child
StarChild from NASA defines and describes the Solar System in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. The website is broken down into two versions for the student, grade school and junior high.
NASA
Nasa: Star Child: Elementary Astronomy Unit
Learn everything you can about outer space with this interactive astronomy unit. 2 levels of difficulty with modules on the solar system, the universe, other "space stuff" and a glossary of terms. Links for parents and other great website.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Universe (Level 1)
This site provides an introduction to the origin of the universe for the young child and the Big Bang theory. There is also a song about the Doppler Shift. Vocabulary glossary and printable version available.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Infrared Astronomy Satellite (Iras) (Level 2)
A brief description of Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) project and its discoveries. Complete with graphics, links to a glossary of terms, and a printable version of the page.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Dark Matter (Level 2)
This site provides a description of "dark matter" and how scientists study it. Vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms, and a printable version are also available on the site.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Dark Matter (Level 1)
This site provides a description of "dark matter" and how scientist study it.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Twinkle, Twinkle Oldest Stars
Astronomers have determined how super-bright galaxies can be used to detect the faint glow of "cosmic fog." Cosmic light is light that has left every star and now lingers in the universe, including light from stars that have burned out.
Other
University of Leicester: Elliptical Galaxies
Provides a general overview of elliptical galaxies, including a look at what defines an elliptical galaxy, what determines its shape, and it's physical nature.
Kidport
Kidport: Space Science
This complete resource will help students to improve their understand of space exploration. Includes images of the universe, galaxies, stars and planets.
Other
Astromador: Astronomia Para Amadores
This resources focuses exclusively on astronomy. It's packed with historical facts about space exploration, famous people who pioneered the study of stars and planets. It features chronological list of space exploration, current news,...
Space Telescope Science Institute
Space Telescope Science Institute: Amazing Space
Amazing Space promotes the "science and majestic beauty of the universe for use in the classroom." Here you can find learning activities, lesson plans, teaching guides, and helpful tips for students eager to learn about space and space...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Galaxy?
Explains what galaxies are and their different shapes. Includes details on the Milky Way.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Spin a Spiral Galaxy
This interactive activity from NOVA Online lets you spin a spiral galaxy, including our own Milky Way. It demonstrates that what you can learn from visible light observations of a galaxy is largely determined by the angle from which you...