Free Email Courses - Astronomy and Space
Learn more about astronomy and space by enrolling in one of these free email courses. Each lesson will lead you to great information on the topic.

First Time Here?
An introduction and tour of the About Astronomy and Space site. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are many more below the advertisement.

Astronomy & Space A to Z Site Index
I've put together a comprehensive index of the About Astronomy & Space site, listing over 250 topics alphabetically for your convenience. Included are all of the Subjects (links), as well as feature articles and other special pages, such as photo galleries, games, fact sheets, and book and product reviews. The list is long, so the page may take a moment to load.

Free Maps of the Sky
Use these sky maps resources to help discover the wonder of the night sky. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are more below the advertisement.

Astronomy 101 - Free Astronomy Course
Here is a free ten lesson basic astronomy course. Learn a little about the history of astronomy as well as our universe and how to view the night sky. Earn your certificate. Don't stop with the first 2 lessons, there are many more below the advertisement.

Astronomy and Space Basics
Discover what astronomy is, as well as the answers to frequently asked questions. Learn who did what and when. This is the first place to look for astronomy and space basics. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are many more below the advertisement.

Science Fair Ideas and Resources
Discover information & resources to help prepare for the Science Fair. Find great astronomy and space science fair project ideas. Learn our choices for top 10 science fair books. Read about the Scientific Method. Discover some backyard experiments you can do with little or no materials, which, hopefully, can act as a starting place for your science fair or class projects. Lots of great ideas.

Astronomy Pictures and Graphics
Astronomy pictures, graphics and images. Great resources for photographs and graphics relating to Astronomy. Check copyrights and permissions before using any astronomy pictures. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are many more astronomy pictures links below the advertisement.

Astronaut, Cosmonaut, Astronomer Bios
Astronaut, cosmonaut, and astronomer biographies. Discover more about the astronauts, cosmonauts, and astronomers who shaped astronomy and space exploration.

Resources For Our Solar System & Beyond
Discover links to solar system information, including news, information, and graphics. Learn more about the nine planets, including our own planet, Earth, as well as our star, the sun. Links to imformation about stars, black holes, quasars, nebulae, and other deep sky objects.

Educational Resources Astronomy & Space
Astronomy and space related educational resources for students, teachers, and parents dealing with space and astronomy, including history and current events. Includes links to reference materials, lesson plans, and other astronomy educational resources. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are more below the ad.

Employment in Astronomy and Space
Here are links to employment opportunities in Space exploration and astronomy research. Find jobs to fit your abilities.

Events & Calendars in Astronomy & Space
Mark these astronomy and space related events, happenings and holidays on your calendar. Includes star parties and other space - astronomy happenings.

Fun, Games, Humor with Astronomy & Space
Fun games and activities with a space or astronomy flavor. From the lighter side of Space come these links to jokes, riddles, and cartoons, from your About Space Guide.

Astronomy History and Space History
Astronomy history and the history of space exploration. Including links to pictures and graphics as well as other astronomy history and space history links. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are many more below the advertisement.

International Space Station & Shuttles
Discover more information about the International Space Station and the space shuttles that service it.

Kids Hub - About Space Station
Find information, pictures, links, and other astronomy and space exploration related resources for kids. Have Fun and Learn as you explore the About Space Station.

Military Aspects of Space Exploration
Military applications for space exploration and discovery. Utilizing technology from NASA and other space agencies for military purposes. From war to peace, home or outer space. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

Space Exploration Missions
Space exploration missions, crews, and accomplishments, including history and pictures. Information from NASA and other space agencies. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are many more below the advertisement.

Movies on Space Exploration & Astronomy
Here are a selection of movies, films, and documentaries dealing with space exploration and astronomy. From Hollywood to independent film makers, small documentaries to space epics.

Museums - Halls of Fame
Astronomy and space related museums, planetariums, observatories and research facilities. Virtual tours and information for visitors. History and pictures as well as links to museums.

Observatories and Research Facilities
Web sites for observatories and astronomy research facilities from around the world. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

Organizations for Astronomy/Space
Astronomy and space associated organizations, associations, and societies. Groups of amateurs and professionals. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

Planetariums and Science Centers
Planetariums, those domed places of wonder and imagination provide a picture of our Universe and its history, as well as other research facilities. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

Publications for Astronomy & Space
Publications and news organizations dealing with astronomy and space, from history to current events, including pictures and graphics. Links for astronomy magazines, space newsletters, astronomy and space books and more. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Join the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Here are links to organizations and individuals working on the SETI and space exploration.

Astronomy Software & Space Software
Astronomy software for amateur and professional astronomers and for people interested in astronomy, stargazing and space. Discover links for many types of astronomy software. Reviews of astronomy software.

Space Agencies - National and Private
Find links to NASA agencies, International Space Agencies, as well as private space ventures.

Telescopes - Binoculars - Optics
Telescopes and Binoculars are important amateur astronomy and stargazing equipment. Check out these links to information about telescopes, binoculars and other stargazing accessories.

Space Tourism & Exploration
Tourism information, from Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station. Find out everything you need to know about being a space tourist. Begin your own space exploration here. Learn about opportunites for tourism off planet as well.

Space Weather
Sites dealing with space weather and environmental issues. These include history and graphic images.

Fun, Games, Humor with Space
Fun games and activities with a space flavor. From the lighter side of Space come these links to jokes, riddles, and cartoons, from your About Space Guide.

Fun and Games Just For Kids
Astronomy and Space related fun, games, and humor just for kids.

Learning Resources Just For Kids
Learn and grow with these educational resources dealing with astronomy and space, just for kids. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

Museums, Halls of Fame Astronomy - Space
Space related museums and halls of fame. Virtual tours and information for visitors. History and pictures as well as links to museums.

Quasars and Other Quasi-Stellar Objects
Quasar is short for "quasi-stellar", which meanse starlike. Though they shine very brightly in the sky, astronomers believe quasars are actually very old and very distant active galaxies. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

Educational Resources Space
Space related educational resources for students, teachers, and parents dealing with space and astronomy, including history and current events. Includes links to reference materials, lesson plans, and other space educational resources. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

Astronomical Research Facilities
Find links to astronomy research facilities, their researchers, and results.

Space Shuttles -Reusable Launch Vehicles
The Space Shuttle, work horse of NASA. Rockets are too expensive to waste. Space Shuttles can take off and land again to be used in the future. Discover more about the space shuttles and other reusable launch vehicles. Includes Space Shuttle Challenger and Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster Resources. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are many more below the advertisement.

Blackholes and Event Horizons
Formed when a massive star collapses from its own gravity, a black hole has such a strong pull of gravity that not even light or other stars can escape from it. Find out more about these phenomena. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

Employment In Astronomy
Here are links to employment opportunities in astronomy fields and research. Find jobs to fit your abilities. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are others below the advertisement.

International Space Station Resources
With a mission to enable long-term exploration of space & provide benefits to people on Earth, construction began on the International Space Station on November 20, 1998. When it is completed a crew of up to 7 will live & work in space between three and six months aboard the International Space Station. Don't stop with the first 2 links, there are many more below the advertisement.

Events and Happenings In Space
Mark these space related events, happenings and holidays on your calendar.

Publications For Space
Publications and news organizations dealing with space, from history to current events, including pictures and graphics.

Biographies of Lost Columbia Astronauts
On Saturday February 1, 2003, seven astronauts and NASA's first space shuttle, Columbia, were lost over the skies of Texas. Read more about these heroes.

Biographies of Deceased Astronauts
Biographies of men and women in the NASA Astronaut Corps who have died, especially in the line of duty.

Biographies of Deceased Cosmonauts
Biographies of men and women in the Cosmonaut Corps who have died, especially in the line of duty.

Biographies of Active Astronauts
Biographies of men and women in the NASA Astronaut Corps, including qualified career commanders (CDR's), pilots (PLT's), and mission specialists (MS's) as well as unflown astronauts in advanced training who are graduates of the astronaut candidate training program.

Biographies of Cosmonauts
Biographies of those space sailors who are members of the Russian space program.

Biographies of Inactive Astronauts
Biographies of experienced astronauts who have been promoted to other positions within NASA, or those astronauts on special duty assignments, sabbaticals, or administrative leave making them unavailable for direct support to the Astronaut Office.

Biographies of Former Astronauts
Astronaut biographies of those astronauts who have left NASA after a career in NASA's astronaut corps, or have died.

Biographies of International Astronauts
Astronaut biographies of those individuals who have trained at the Johnson Space Center under the Mission Specialist Training Agreement and serve as mission specialists with NASA. Some of the astronauts still work with NASA, while others returned to their home space exploration agencies.

Biographies of Payload Specialists
Biographies of astronauts titled payload specialist, individuals selected and trained by commercial or research organizations for flights of a specific payload on a space flight mission.