This lithograph outlines the major mission highlights of the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission, a Small Explorer Earth-orbiting spacecraft that is designed to map the distant boundary between the solar wind from our Sun and the interstellar medium. This lithograph supports a full-length planetarium show about the IBEX mission and the boundary of the Solar System. Each short activity/product ... Full description.

This set of cards highlights a different extremophile group (e.g. halophiles, thermophiles, acidophiles) with a photo of the environment they live in on the front of the card and then "stats" on the back of the card. Currently the cards are PDF's but will ultimately be printed as 2.5"x3.5" cards (in the spirit of baseball trading cards). Full description.

This lithograph describes where ozone is found, how it is formed, and the effects of ozone on biological processes. How and why NASA studies ozone is covered along with how individuals can monitor ground level (tropospheric) ozone by starting their own ozone-monitoring garden. Full description.

Hubble Snaps Orion in Picture-Perfect Glory is an article from the Amazing Space science newspaper, The Star Witness. The articles reflect the content of current Hubble Space Telescope press releases but are written foe upper elementary to early middle school students. These science content readings identify and define scientific words and phrases that might be new to the student. Discussion questions ... Full description.

This is an image of Mars taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. You will also find information about the climate and weather conditions on Mars. Full description.

This color brochure answers common questions about the aurora, including its cause and explanations of its colors, shapes, and location. It lists resources for further study. Full description.

This Web site explores the desire shared by past civilizations and today's society to observe and study the sun. It features two interactive modules, which include satellite images, aerial photographs, panoramic pictures, time-lapse videos and other multimedia. Each module is focused on a different ancient culture: Maya in the Yucatan and Native Americans in Chaco Canyon. The site is a collaboration ... Full description.

Black Holes: From Here to Infinity is a 6-page illustrated brochure that answers the eight most frequently asked questions about black holes. It was developed by the Education and Public Outreach group at Sonoma State University, with funding from the EXIST mission concept study and the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) mission. It is available in both English and Spanish and is part of ... Full description.

This exhibit uses text and images to portray human views of the universe, and how they have evolved over time. In recognition of the International Year of Astronomy, the exhibit includes six two-sided panels that feature key astronomical discoveries from the past 400 years. The exhibit also highlights the technological advancements that made these discoveries possible. For example, in turning his ... Full description.

This lithograph features Hubble Space Telescope images and includes text that describes and explains the images. There is also an accompanying inquiry-based classroom activity entitled ?In Search of the Complex Structures of Planetary Nebulae.? This activity is designed to encourage the development of research skills and independent thinking. Available online as well as hardcopy. Educators can access ... Full description.