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Astronomy

Astronomy Links

The Truth about 2012

How the Big Crunch Theory Works
An article from HowStuffWorks.com discussing the Big Crunch Theory and how it relates to an OPEN and CLOSED universe.

The Big Crunch
The Big Crunch. vs. another Big Bang...which will it be?

Big Bang or Big Crunch?
Another discussion of The Big Big Crunch vs. The Big Bang...

Origins of the Universe
An article from National Geographic discussing the big bang theory

Milky Way Galaxy
Astronomy for Kids Online discusses the Milky Way.

Kid Info: Astronomy
Student-friendly site with TONS of links to information on multiple astronomy topics!

Galaxies Galore
Includes a number of interactive games for learning about galaxies.

Black Holes
MANY links to sites containing information on black holes. Designed for teens.

StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
This website contains a variety of information in kid-friendly language, including a discussion of an open and closed universe. It also provides two versions of the information for a lower and higher level of understanding.

NASA's World Book
Search through NASA's encyclopedia for various astronomy topics.

Lunar Observations
Use this template when completing a lunar observation. Many great things about our moon can be learned through consistent observations!

Are We Alone in the Universe?
Full documentary can be viewed from this website.

Last Updated: 3/22/12
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