In this interactive module students will explore what different ancient cultures believe was an explanation of the stars and planets. They will look at how the work of Nicolas Copernicus revolutionize the world of astronomy and learn how...

This NASA article discusses the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Related resources.

Home page for the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford. Includes on-line exhibits and an image bank.

The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents hundreds of biographies of famous mathematicians, histories of math in various cultures, and interesting facts on the development of important math concepts. This is a huge reference....

An introduction to key concepts about the science of astronomy. With interactive flash cards that open in new windows to help you learn more.

This site contains information about Tycho Brahe as well as many pictures of him and his diagrams of the universe as he saw it.

This site from Fordham University links to excerpts of Newton's major works. Please scroll down to find the section on Newton titled "The Creation of Classical Physics." You will be able to actually read some of Newton's work! Read...

A time line of the history of astronomy.

Find examples of models of the astrolabe arranged in chronological order. The Museum of the History of Science houses the largest collection of astrolabes and many are shown on this site. Click on each one for a close-up lock and...

This site is a good resource to study Astronomy. It has six sessions: the Universe, the solar system, the earth and the moon, history of Astronomy, articles, famous astrologers and a glossary.

Explore the achievements of notable astronomers beginning with ancient times through modern space explorers.

Using the early Dunhuang Star Atlas, an important historical and scientific document of the sky seen from China dating from before AD 700, learn about astronomical history from the perspective of China. Find resources and analysis that...

Biographies of people throughout history who looked at the sky and wondered what was there. Links to a detailed description of the planets and interactive activities.

NASA has provided a whole page full of images for you to download and print. These pictures are labeled and can be enlarged.

Site provides extensive information in the study of comets. Includes excellent graphics that depict what comets look like as they travel through the solar system. Also includes information on how comets may have effected the Earth's...

This is a very comprehensive site on the subject of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The site has links to many sites on topics including astronauts, astronomy, astrophysics, education, jobs, etc.

This season simulator takes Earth through an entire year cycle allowing the viewer to observe the tilt of the Earth and the intensity of the sunlight.

This site provides a time line of the history of space exploration.

Take this ten-question self-scoring quiz to test your knowledge of astronomy facts: age of the universe, why stars and planets are spheres, where other life might exist in the outer space, the Milky Way, and more.

Two astrophysicists present images of stellar phenomena in this resource and explain why stars are so important to the existence of life on Earth.

Simeon de Witt created his star map in 1780 after studying European star maps and the skies. His is the 'oldest surviving Anglo-American star map.' Read about the history of star maps, a biography of Simeon de Witt, and the influence his...

This site is for teachers or anyone interested in detailed information on black holes. Lesson plans are included as well as a grab bag of web images. Students have a chance to write and submit a paper on black holes and to explore the...

This site from The Royal Observatory at Greenwich is a very historically important astronomical observatory. The site has a combination of information about astronomy, longitude and time. Information written in highly accessible...

Examine the history of famous Chicago landmark, the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.