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Universe

Lists

1. Universe - Pictures (Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy - Levay)
   Provides spectacular pictures of the universe.

Materials

1. Nebula, Eagle M16 (NASA)
   Provides a picture of object M16, the Eagle Nebula, where stars are being born. 12-99
2. Universe (Scott)
   Provides dramatic photos of the universe, called The Gallery, along with short explanations.
3. Universe (University of Michigan)
4. Universe - The Cosmos (University of Michigan)

Papers

1. Dictionary or Glossary of Astronomy Terms (KidsAstronomy.com)
   Provides short definitions of dozens of astronomy terms. 11-00.
2. Issues - The Universe (Washington Post - Achenbach)
   Provides a summary of new findings on the nature of the Big Bang and expansion of the universe. 4-01
3. Issues - The Universes (PBS - Hawking)
   Provides theoretical papers related to the nature of the universes. Includes Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Steady-State, Big Bang, and other theories.
4. Issues - Unsolved Mysteries of Cosmology (PBS - Hawking)
   Provides theoretical papers related to the nature of the universes. Includes Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Steady-State, Big Bang, and other theories.
5. Light - Speed of Light May Be Changing (New Scientist)
   Provides a summary of research that shows that the speed of light, one of the most important constants in physics and astronomy, may be changing. 8-01
6. Planetarium - Hayden (American Museum of Natural History)
   Describes the most technologically advanced planetarium in the world. The Hayden Planetarium provides a state of the art exhibit of the Big Bang, as well as the most advanced star projector that allows visitors to fly through the galaxy to the edge of the universe. 3-00
7. Structure and Evolution of the Universe (NASA)
   Attempts to research and describe the structure and evolution of the universe. Scientists call it "Cosmic journeys to the edge of gravity, space, and time." In PDF format. 4-01
8. Structure of the Universe (KidsAstronomy.com)
   Provides a description and picture of the universe. Also shows distances between objects in the universe. 11-00.
9. Understanding the Universe (Discovery.com)
   Suggests activities and questions to help students understand the sizes and distances involved with the universe. 3-02
10. Universe Was Hit By Another Universe (New Scientist)
    Provides a summary of a theory that the Big Bang started when our universe was hit by another universe. 8-01