Exploring Space

Exploring the Planets :: http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/ceps/etp/etp.htm

This site "highlights the history and achievements of planetary explorations, both Earth-based and by spacecraft."

 Kids Astronomy.Com : http://www.kidsastronomy.com/

Information about the nine planets, the solar system, and space exploration, as well as games and a current view of the night sky.

NASA's Solar System Exploration: Kids :: http://www.solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm

Explore the Solar System... through your computer! From fun facts to cool games, from pictures and models to create, you'll find everything you're looking for about the solar system at this cool website!

The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System :: http://www.nineplanets.org/

A multimedia tour of the solar system. Contains photos, information and data for not only the planets, but their moons and other astronomical bodies, such as comets and asteroids.

StarChild: A learning center for young astronomers :: http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html

"A learning center for young astronomers." NASA provides information, games, and trivia about the planets and the universe.

Windows to the Universe Kids Space :: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/

Doing a report about a planet, or just interested in astronomy? This is the place for you. Lots of information, and fun stuff like coloring pages too. Plus, the information is available at three different levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) so you can pick the one that's right for you.

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