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University of California

University of California Berkeley: Classifying Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how galaxies are classified and then see if you can apply that knowledge to identify the different types of galaxies. In addition to explaining Hubble's galaxy classification system, the site has links to Hubble Space Telescope...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Galaxies, the Milky Way and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will explore galaxies. Learn what the Milky Way Galaxy is like, how various galaxies are grouped into clusters and superclusters and why those particular galaxies clump together.
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Education.com

Education.com: Different Types of Galaxies

For Students 3rd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A downloadable worksheet that looks at the features of three types of galaxies.
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Amazing Space: Galaxies Galore: Games and More

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a fun and useful site to learn about galaxies. Content includes a building model to create your own Milky Way, games for learning the various types of galaxies, and more fun games.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines galaxies and how they are divided into three types according to shape.
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Other

University of Cambridge Cosmology: Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Cambridge allows you to view information on spiral, elliptical, and Milky Way galaxies, as well as galaxy clusters. Provides basic facts about each one.
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California Institute of Technology

Cool Cosmos: Ask an Astronomer

For Students 3rd - 8th
Cool Cosmos and NASA help explore the world of galaxies! This site provides the answers to kid's most frequently asked questions.
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Image of Young Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa

Red Escolar: El Descubrimiento De Las Galaxias

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a general overview of galaxies, including a look at the "mysterious" nebulae, the Andromeda galaxy, and the various types of galaxies.
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Other

Galaxy Photography and Digital Imaging

For Students 9th - 10th
A site for images and how to take images of the night sky. Backed by Meade, a maker of telescopes. Good information on equipment and techniques as well.
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Other

Sky Server: Scavenger Hunt

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this site, from the SkyServer of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey users hunt for stars, galaxies, quasars, asteroids and meteors. Learn what they look like and how to find them.
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Other

Sky Server: Color

For Students 6th - 8th
SkyServer answers why stars have different colors and shows what you can learn by studying the colors of stars, galaxies, and other objects.

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