Dunellen Public Library

Astronomy

The Constellations and Their Stars - Charts of the constellations, Greek and Roman star myths, and more.

Mars Exploration -- Home page for the "twin robot geologists," Spirit and Opportunity, and their mission to Mars.

The Nine Planets - A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System - Covers the history, mythology and current scientific knowledge of the planets.

Satellite Views of the Earth - Cool pictures of the Earth from Outer Space.

Skymaps.com - Love to look at the stars but wish you knew which was which?  This site offers a free monthly map of the sky for the southern and northern hemispheres in print-friendly formats.

U.S. Naval Observatory - Data on sunrise, sunset times, phases of the Moon, eclipses and more.

Cells Alive - Images and animations showing the activities of different types of cells, with information on a variety of topics.

Natural History on the WWW - Links to academic sites on geology, paleontology, botany, entomology and zoology.

SciCentral - Links to scientific resources arranged by subject, and "Science in the News."

Science News - Selected articles from the weekly magazine.

The Why Files - Science Behind the News - Clear and entertaining presentations of science-related news. Includes searchable archives and image files.

WebElements - The Periodic Table on the Web - Information on the chemical elements.

Historical Maps - Over 8,800 maps online from the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection.

HomeTownLocator Gazetteer - This gazetteer provides location information for 1.8 million physical and cultural features in the United States and territories.

The Math Forum - Math resources for students and teachers, from elementary to graduate levels. Features "Ask Dr. Math."

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