Astronomy and Earth Science

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Astronomy | Earth Sciences

Astronomy

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• NASA Images - Great pictures of space and space exploration
• Lunar and Planetary Science (NASA)
• Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
• Sky and Telescope
• Internet Resources
• Windows to the Universe

Stargazing:

• Observing Highlights (Sky and Telescope)
• The Sky This Week (U.S. Naval Observatory)

Astronomy Index:

• NASA Astrophysics Data System - Indexes literature in astronomy, astrophysics, geophysics, physics, and instrumentation

Applied Astronomy: Navigation:

• Astrolabes - Explains the medieval clock/compass/star map/almanac. An "electric astrolabe" may be downloaded
• Bowditch, The American Practical Navigator
• Celestial Navigation

Applied Astronomy: Chronology:

See also

• Time and Temperature

Applied Astronomy: Space Exploration:

• Aerade - U.K. portal for aerospace and defence (defense)
• Liftoff to Space Exploration - Track satellites and other manmade objects orbiting the Earth (NASA)
• Rocket and Space Technology

Earth Sciences

• Earthquake Hazards Program - Recent earthquakes in the U.S. and the world, preparedness, info for kids and teachers (U.S. Geological Survey)
• Geo-Guide - Guide to earth science sites (Universities of Göttigen and Freiburg)
• Geo-Information Gateway - Directory on all aspects of geography, plus related subjects like geology and the environment
• International Field Guides - Bibliography of field guides by subject (including rocks, fossils, weather) and place
• Volcano World

Hydrology:

• See Water Meta Pages

Meteorology:

• See Weather

Oceanography:

• National Ocean Service - Facts about the oceans and the government's role in protecting them (U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
• Ocean Planet - An exhibit (National Museum of Natural History)

Applied Oceanography: Maritime Studies:

• PORT: Maritime Information Gateway (National Maritime Museum / Royal Observatory Greenwich, U.K.)