URLPost for LIVE FROM THE EDGE OF SPACE AND TIME

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NASA Home Page http://www.nasa.gov Main Home Page for NASA with links to NASA projects and resources.
NASA Office of Space Science http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/oss/ The Office of Space Science is responsible for all of NASA's research from the middle levels of Earth's atmosphere to the edge of the universe.
NASA's Structure and Evolution of the Universe http://universe.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Home page for the Structure and Evolution of the Universe which explores gravity, space and time.

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CHANDRA X-ray Observatory http://www.chandra.harvard.edu/ Homepage for the Chandra X-ray Observatory where you will find the latest images, fact sheets, education materials and more.
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/seuforum/index.html Home page for the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics which explores space, time and matter.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center http://pao.gsfc.nasa.gov/gsfc/welcome/welcome.htm This takes you direct to 
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, 
with information about tours--
if vacations take you East--or "virtual visits" to the many space and earth science missions in which Goddard is involved. 
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center http://www1.msfc.nasa.gov/ The Home Page for
 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 
where scientists develop space
transportation and propulsion systems and conduct microgravity research and space optics manufacturing technologies. 
Space Telescope Science Institute http://www.stsci.edu/ Home page for the Hubble Space Telescope where you will find the latest images and information about Hubble's observations of the universe.

PLACES YOU WILL VISIT
CHANDRA X-ray Observatory http://www.chandra.harvard.edu/ Homepage for the Chandra X-ray Observatory where you will find the latest images, fact sheets, education materials and more.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory http://pao.gsfc.nasa.gov/gsfc/welcome/welcome.htm Main page with links to great selection of images of the accelerators and the various locations seen on camera (be sure to check out the VISUALS archived under VISUAL MEDIA SERVICES)
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center http://pao.gsfc.nasa.gov/gsfc/welcome/welcome.htm This takes you direct to 
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, 
with information about tours--
if vacations take you East--or "virtual visits" to the many space and earth science missions in which Goddard is involved. 
Space Telescope Science Institute http://www.stsci.edu/ Home page for the Hubble Space Telescope where you will find the latest images and information about Hubble's observations of the universe.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES DEMONSTRATED DURING THE PROGRAM
For more information on the Hands-On Activities demonstrated on camera during program 2, and--in most cases--student worksheets and step by step implementation suggestions:
A Teacher's Guide to the Universe http://www.astro.princeton.edu/~clark/MapEM.html Activity: Mapping the Earth-Moon System (Demonstrated by Kathy Flanagan)
A Teacher's Guide to the Universe http://www.astro.princeton.edu/~clark/MapSS.html Activity: Mapping the Solar System and Nearest Star (Demonstrated by Kathy Flanagan)
A Teacher's Guide to the Universe http://www-ed.fnal.gov/samplers/bandc/bandc.html Activity: Mapping Beyond the Solar System (Demonstrated by Kathy Flanagan)
A Teacher's Guide to the Universe was developed by: Lindsay Clark, Education/Outreach Coordinator
Microwave Anisotropy Probe, Goddard Space Flight Center, Princeton University, UCLA, Chicago, UBC, Brown, NRAO
Adler Planetarium http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/education/ac/gravity/ The Life Cycle of the Stars-pages 2-4 (the balloon activity seen demonstrated by Pat Slane) Best online demo Crushing a Soda Can!!!
Adler Planetarium http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/education/ac/gravity/ Seeing the Invisible-pages 6-8 (tracking visible stars in orbit around a black hole, as demonstrated by Mike Garcia)
Gravity Probe B: The Relativity Mission http://einstein.stanford.edu/ e-mail www@relgyro.stanford.edu for the activity Frame Dragging Activity (as demonstrated by Andrea Prestwich)
The activities below are part of five Activities especially developed to complement the topics covered in LIVE FROM THE EDGE OF SPACE AND TIME. The entire set of activities can be accessed at: http://universe.sonoma.edu/activities/index.html
SEU Forum at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics http://universe.sonoma.edu/activities/index.html The Farther Away You Are, the Faster You Move (Hubble's Law), as demonstrated by Stephen Murray. (includes student worksheets for 3 different activities, including plotting the expansion)

OBSERVATORIES
Chandra X-ray Observatory http://chandra.harvard.edu The latest images and discoveries for the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Space Telescope Science Institute http://www.stsci.edu/ Home page for the Hubble Space Telescope where you will find the latest images and information about Hubble's observations of the universe.
Keck Observatory (HEAO-2) http://www2.keck.hawaii.edu:3636/ The Keck Observatory home page where you will find more information about the observatory and their special projects.
The Gemini Observatory http://www.gemini.edu/ The homepage for the Geimi Observatory which has the latest images and other information about the Gemini Observatory.
Very Large Telescope Interferometer http://www.eso.org/projects/vlti/ How the VLT will use interferometry to gain even clearer images of the distant Universe.
Very Large Telescope Interferometer http://www.eso.org/outreach/press-rel/pr-2000/pr-14-00.html For more on the European Southern Observatory, which operates the Very Large Telescope, in Paranal, Chile.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
Chandra X-ray Observatory http://universe.sonoma.edu/activities/index.html Lesson plans written for LIVE FROM THE EDGE OF SPACE AND TIME.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory http://www-ed.fnal.gov/samplers/prairie/pp_sampler.html Educational materials relating to particle physics, accelerators and particle collisions!
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory http://www-ed.fnal.gov/samplers/bandc/bandc.html The Beauty and Charm activities present problems similar to what particle physicists face.
NASA's Microwave Anisotropy Probe Mission http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Activities which support NASA's Map Mission.

IMAGES OF THE UNIVERSE
Chandra X-ray Observatory http://chandra.harvard.edu/photo/cycle1/0204/ Chandra's images of the center of the Milky Way (aka the "galactic center")
Keck Observatory http://www2.keck.hawaii.edu:3636//realpublic/gen_info/kiosk/gallery.html Great images of the Keck and Mauna Kea
Astronomy Picture of the Day http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap000705.html Infrared image of the galactic center, from the 2MASS project
The Two Micron All Sky Survey at IPAC http://www.ipac.caltech.edu/2mass/gallery/2mass_msx_gc.html Combined 2MASS-MSX View of the Galactic Center.
The Gemini Observatory www.gemini.edu/gallery/observing/gal_center.html Some of the first images from the Gemini Observatory showning the galactic center.
Space Telescope Science Institute http://oposite.stsci.edu/pubinfo/pr/1999/30/pr.html Hubble images giant stars near the galactic core.

QUARKS TO QUASARS
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory http://www-ed.fnal.gov/tchrbkground/what_pp.html What is Particle Physics? Article written for Midlevel Teachers
QuarkNet: Measuring Single Photons http://quarknet.fnal.gov/projects/pmt/teacher.shtml Quarknet has online collaborative possibilities exploring particle physics.

GRAVITATIONAL LENSING
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/~jcohn/lens.html A simple explanation of gravitational lensing.
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/castles/ Amazing images of the effects of gravitational lensing (including a warping the the famous Smithsonian Castle), and a comprehensive set of real, astronomical lenses.

BLACK HOLES
Chandra X-ray Observatory http://chandra.harvard.edu/xray_sources/black_holes.html An explanation of how black holes are formed, if we can see them, how to find them and images of black holes from the Chandra X-ray Observatory spacecraft.
Black Holes: From Fantasy to Fact http://hubble.stsci.edu/discoveries/10th/our_universe/in-depth/blackholes.shtml A history of black holes from seeing them as part of science fiction to the facts today.
Black Holes http://www.historyoftheuniverse.com/blakhole.html Explains the difference between supermassive, stellar and mini black holes.
Amazing Facts About Black Holes http://webs.wichita.edu/lapo/o34.html Some interesting facts about black holes showing some previous notions to be false.
Black Holes and Beyond http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Cyberia/NumRel/BlackHoles.html Information about how a black hole is formed, the anatomy of a black hole, how we can see a black hole and more including QuickTime movies and sound files.
Black Holes and Neutron Stars http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/htmltest/rjn_bht.html Movies and descriptions of black holes, neutron stars and more.
Black Holes http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/teachers/blackholes/blackholes.html Information and Activity Booklets on a K -8 and 9-12 grade level.
Black Holes http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/black_holes.html An introduction to black holes including animation of the suspected black hole at the heart of the galaxy M87.
How Do Massive Black Holes Grow? http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/mysteries_l1/massive.html An explanation on the growth of massive black holes.
Falling Into a Black Hole http://casa.colorado.edu/~ajsh/schw.shtml Explains what it would be like to fall into a black hole, white holes, wormholes, and the collapse of a black hole through animations, photos and text.
Black Hole FAQ http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/lib/bh_faq.html Answers to questions about black holes on beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
Frequently Asked Questions About Black Holes http://www.phy.mtu.edu/bht/bh_pub_faq.html What is a black hole really and What happens to you if you fall in are just two of the questions answered in this FAQ about black holes.
Black Holes http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/guidry/violence/blackholes.html What is a black hole and gravitational lensing are discussed in this introduction to black holes.
Black Holes: The Invisible Vampires http://webs.wichita.edu/lapo/o33.html A simple explanation of what a black hole is, it's characteristics and where they can be found.

ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
Imagine the Universe http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/emspectrum.html Excellent background information on the electromagnetic spectrum with links to activities and a quiz on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Interactive Multimedia Adventures for Grade-school Education Using Remote Sensing (IMAGERS) http://imagers.gsfc.nasa.gov/ems A simple explanation of electromagnetic radiation including each type of radiation, how we "see" using that type of radiation and what that type of radiation shows us.
Athena http://www.athena.ivv.nasa.gov/curric/space/lfs/emspectr.html Explains the electromagnetic spectrum through puzzles and question and answer format in easy to understand terms.
Amazing Space http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/light/star-light-science.html "Star Light, Star Bright" activity has good background information on waves and excellent electromagnetic spectrum diagram.
NASA's Observatorium http://observe.ivv.nasa.gov/nasa/education/reference/emspec/emspectrum.html

LIFE CYCLE OF STARS
Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/html/stars.html The life and death of stars is explained using easy to understand language and amazing graphics.
Space Telescope Science Institute http://www.stsci.edu/ Home page for the Hubble Space Telescope where you will find the latest images and information about Hubble's observations of the universe.

FUSION
Great Atomics Fusion Group http://FusionEd.gat.com/ You will find a fusion slide show and teacher resources on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Chemical Elements http://www.chemicalelements.com
 Good site for middle school students for information on the Periodic Table of Elements.
Chem4kids http://www.chem4kids.com/index.html A great site for students to learn about the periodic table, atoms, and chemical reactions. 

ANDREA GHEZ
Andrea Ghez http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~ghez/ Andrea Ghez's academic biography and links to some of her publications.
Andrea Ghez http://www.uclanews.ucla.edu/Docs/1797.htm Press release on Andrea's latest work on stars at the center of the Milky Way which are in orbit around a black hole.
Andrea Ghez http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/astronomy/our_black_hole_000920.html Background on Andrea's work, with links to additional images.

THE NCSSM SUPERNOVA REMNANT RESEARCH PROJECT
The NCSSM Supernova Remnant Research Project http://astro.ncssm.edu/ Website put together by Charles Olbert one of the students who was part of the team that won the Siemens Westinghouse Science & Technology Competition.
Siemens Foundation http://www.siemens-foundation.org/ Home page for the Siemens Foundation where you will find more information about the students who won the team competition.
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics http://www.ncssm.edu/ Learn more information about the other exciting things going on at The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.