Surfing the Net with Kids: Astronomy and Space Travel
"Because NASA has contributed so many gigabytes of material to the WWW, space travel is one of the best covered subjects on the Web. Photos, video andaudio are a terrific way to bring the space program home. For would-be spacetravelers (and their parents) I recommend these nine sites, as we look to theskies for ASTRONOMY AND SPACE TRAVEL."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Satellites
"A satellite is any object that orbits or revolves around another. In addition to the Moon (a natural satellite), thousands of man-made satellites (used for communication, weather forecasting, research and surveillance) also orbit the Earth. How do they work? How are they launched? How do they communicate? This satellite tour of the Web is my contribution to Space Day. To join in the live May 4 Space Day Webcast, point your browser to http://www.spaceday.com."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Rocketry
"Dreams of rocket flights to distant worlds fire the imagination of both children and adults. A rocket in its simplest form is a container filled with gas under pressure. A small opening at one end allows the gas to escape, providing a thrust that propels the rocket. A good example of this is a balloon filled with air. When you let go of an untied but full balloon, air escapes and the balloon is propelled in the opposite direction. Whoosh...."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Mars Opposition
"’)"">Email this page to a friend with a personal message During June, night sky observers will be treated to a Mars opposition. Aboutevery two years, the Earth passes between the Sun and Mars such that Mars and the Sun are onopposite sides of the Earth. During an opposition, Mars rises at sunset, is visible all night long,and sets at sunrise. Because the distance between Earth and Mars is near minimum, Mars appearsbrighter and larger than usual. This makes it a great time to observe Mars through a telescope orbinoculars. <!--"
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Mars Exploration
"On January 3, NASA landed Spirit, a six-wheeled robot, on Mars. Its identical twin, Opportunity, is scheduled to follow on January 24. The unmanned rovers, each weighing about 384 pounds, are robotic geologists. Their mission is to look for evidence of water. If found, it could suggest that the now dry and dusty Mars was once wet enough to support life."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Life on Mars?
This month’s exciting headlines about the discovery of a primitive life formfrom Mars create the perfect opportunity to explore the Internet for latebreaking news and background information. Launch your Martian adventure withthese outstanding sites.
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Lunar Eclipse
"On the evening of Thursday, January 20, 2000, a total eclipse of the Moon will be visible from all of North and South America. West coast families are especially lucky because the totality occurs early enough in the evening for kids to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of sites to get your backyard astronomy lesson started."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Hubble Space Telescope
"The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990 by space shuttle Discovery, orbits the earth about380 miles above us. It uses two cameras and two spectrographs to record images of space. Hubble’s pictures have delighted scientists and star gazers for more than a decade, but now itsfuture is in peril. In January of this year, NASA cancelled an upcoming service mission, choosingto let Hubble degrade and die. Here’s a look at Hubble’s achievements, and how Hubbleafficionados are trying to save it."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Mars Fun & Games
"You’ve visited the NASA Pathfinder site, you’ve seen all the latestphotos from the Sojourner rover. Now you’re ready for some fun. Inspired by the recent Pathfinder landing, I searched the Internet for some Mars fun (come make an alien) and games (join in a multi-player space journey). Attention all space cadets, the Internet is calling. <!--"
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Solar Eclipse
"On August 11, 1999, a total solar eclipse will cut a path across Europe and Asia. Thanks to the miracle of the Internet, the rest of us can enjoy it via live Webcast. Tune into the following sites for more details on how to safely watch an eclipse (NEVER look directly at the sun) and what strange and beautiful spectacles you can expect."
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