Astronomy Information from the HEASARC
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Imagine the Universe!
Our Universe... what we know about it, how it is evolving, and the kinds
of objects and phenomena it contains. Also, how scientists know what we know,
what mysteries remain, and how we might one day find the answers to these questions.
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StarChild
Information and activities about the Solar System, the Universe, Space Stuff,
and a Glossary.
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Cosmicopia
Information about cosmic rays, the sun and space weather.
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WebStars
Astronomical resource sites and current astronomy news.
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Ask an Astrophysicist
Have a question about high-energy astronomy? Read the archive available at this site, and feel free
to ask your own question.
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Cosmic Distances
How big is our universe? Discover the cosmic distances separating
us from the nearest stars to the furthest galaxies.
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APOD
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or
photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
explanation written by a professional astronomer.
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HEAPOW
Each week the HEASARC scours the archive of X-ray
and Gamma Ray observations to bring you new, exciting and beautiful
images.
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Image Archive
Images, spectra, and light curves of the many objects we see in our universe.
Also, images and information from past and current high-energy astrophysics missions.
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Video Archive
Educational and historical videos, as well
as videos about specific missions.
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Mission Learning Centers
High-school-level learning centers for:
Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer - includes intro to X-ray astronomy, actual data, discoveries, satellite model
XMM-Newton - includes instrument info, images, scientific goals, news items
Suzaku - includes mission goals, images, student competition with access to data
Advanced Astronomy
X-ray School: an annual workshop for grad students & recent postdocs
George Washington University course Astronomy 191: Space Astrophysics
Other Astronomy Resources
NASA Education Resources
Education Forum for the Structure and Evolution of the Universe
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