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This
DVD
combines
the
latest
scientific
and
educational
research
to
help
teachers
in
grades
8-12
deepen
their
own
and
their
students?
understanding
of
our
universe
and
of
the
nature
of
science.
Produced
by
the
Harvard-Smithsonian
Center
for
Astrophysics
in
association
with
NASA,
Beyond
the
Solar
System
is
filled
with
video,
print,
and
online
resources.
It
is
designed
for
Earth
and
space
science
educators,
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The
lithograph
contains
a
Hubble
Space
Telescope
image
that
shows
M82,
an
edge-on
galaxy,
undergoing
a
frenzy
of
star
formation.
The
text
explains
the
possible
causes
of
the
galaxy?s
unusual
appearance
and
star-birth
activity.
The
accompanying
classroom
activity
is
a
curriculum
support
tool
designed
for
use
as
an
introductory
inquiry
activity.
It
can
be
incorporated
into
a
unit
that
has
a
scientific
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This
CD-ROM
provides
a
detailed
overview
of
the
NASA
CloudSat
satellite,
its
mission,
personnel,
other
satellites
in
the
"A-Train,"
science
and
technology
behind
the
mission,
launch
information,
and
program
partners.
It
also
contains
educational
activities,
artwork,
references
and
a
glossary,
as
well
as
links
to
further
information.
Included
are
video
clips
of
CloudSat
scientists
and
other
mission
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This
Web
site
provides
an
online
version
of
Geomorphology
from
Space.
The
book
was
designed
for
use
by
the
remote-sensing
science
and
educational
communities
(undergraduate
to
graduate
level)
to
study
landforms
and
landscapes.
The
core
of
the
book
is
a
gallery
of
space
imagery
consisting
of
237
plates,
each
treating
a
geographic
region
where
a
particular
landform
theme
is
exemplified.
Commentary,
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This
user?s
guide
contains
background
science
and
technology
information
for
the
magnetometer
program
across
the
country
known
as
the
Geomagnetic
Event
Observatory
Network
by
Students
(GEONS).
It
describes
the
role
that
terrestrial
magnetism
plays
in
shaping
a
number
of
important
Earth
systems.
It
also
explains
the
basic
operating
principles
behind
magnetometers
?
particularly
the
system
used
in
the
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This product provides basic information about topics pertaining to the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. The site offers information and links for those who wish to investigate further.
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These
space
weather
monitors,
which
detect
changes
to
the
Earth?s
ionosphere
caused
by
solar
flares,
can
be
installed
and
used
by
students
at
their
local
schools.
Students
build
their
own
antenna,
a
simple,
low-cost
structure.
Stanford
provides
a
centralized
data
repository
where
students
can
exchange
and
discuss
data..
The
instruments
are
nicknamed
SIDs,
for
the
Sudden
Ionospheric
Disturbances
that
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This video provides historical footage regarding the importance of meteorological information obtained from NASA satellites for predicting and monitoring severe storms. Length: 15:00.
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This booklet describes the interstellar medium and the local bubble that is being studied by NASA?s Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer (CHIPS) satellite. It contains review questions and problems for students, plus two activities to help to understand some of the concepts discussed.
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This booklet allows students to learn how astronomers get information about the Sun and other stars.
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