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Educational Guide to Space and Astronomy
http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/physics/research/xroa/astronomical-facilities-1 ...
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This space and astronomy guide, from the University of Leicester, England, presents information on the Solar System, the nine planets, stars, galaxies (including the Milky Way), nebulae, comets, asteroids, meteorites, the universe, and space missions (such as the International Space Station and interplanetary probes). There is also information on some of the first astronauts and cosmonauts. The International Space Station section covers the objectives of the station, the main research areas, member nations, assembly overview, and first modules.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - artistic
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Glossary
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and Other Restrictions Information is Unknown
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-002-633
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Martin Barstow
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester

Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester