The Solar System

The StarChild Project

This site is designed for young researchers and it contains information on the planets and the universe.

The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System

Overview of the history and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons.

NASA

NASA's web site on current space exploration.

NASA Office of Space Science

Links to the exploration of the Solar System.

The Space Place

A NASA site that offers solar system related activities to do and make, as well as lots of interesting facts.

Solar System Simulator

This is a great site for viewing the planets and their moons.

Our Solar System

This is the Space Kids website from NASA.

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Check this site daily for a different photograph by NASA.

Astronomy: Our Place in Space

Planetary Mysteries

The American Museum of Natural History's site on Astronomy.

Planetary Photo Journal

NASA web site that gives access to nearly 2000 images of planets, moons and asteroids taken by robotic spacecraft.

Discover a variety of sites for learning about solar eclipses.
Amazing Space

Online Explorations highlight this interactive site.

Cosmic Quest

Check out this field guide to the universe.

Windows to the Universe

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's site that provides lots of multimedia resources.

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