Astronomy and Earth Science
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Astronomy |
Earth Sciences
Astronomy
- Lunar and Planetary Science (NASA)
- Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
- Sky and Telescope
- Windows to the Universe
- NASA Astrophysics Data System - Indexes literature in astronomy, astrophysics, geophysics, physics, and instrumentation
- Astrolabes - Explains the medieval clock/compass/star map/almanac. An "electric astrolabe" may be downloaded
- Bowditch, The American Practical Navigator
- Celestial Navigation
- See my Time and Temperature page
- 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
Astronomy Index:
Applied Astronomy: Navigation:
Applied Astronomy: Chronology:
Applied Astronomy: Space Exploration:
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
- For more Earth Science links, including earthquakes, see my Water Science page
- See my Water page
- See my Weather page
- Ocean Planet - An exhibit (National Museum of Natural History)
- PORT: Maritime Information Gateway (National Maritime Museum / Royal Observatory Greenwich, U.K.)