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		Earth and Moon Viewer ^Votes:0 Earth and Moon Viewer For fastest access, please visit our nearest mirror site: Europe North America --> Welcome to Earth and Moon Viewer. Viewing the Earth You can view either a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment, or view the Earth from the Sun , the Moon , the night side of the Earth, above any location on the planet specified by latitude, longitude and altitude , from a satellite in Earth orbit , or above various cities around the globe. Images can be generated based on a full-colour image of the Earth by day and night, a topographical map of the Earth, up-to-date weather satellite imagery , or a composite image of cloud cover superimposed on a map of the Earth, a colour composite which shows clouds, land and sea temperatures, and ice, or the global distri Read More Go to Site


		Earth and Universe ^Votes:0 Using this guide When you use this multimedia guide you will see the following symbols: Audio This is an audio file that will give an audio narration explaining the section you are viewing. It often contains more information than the accompanying text. If you are using a PC you'll need to make sure you have a Windows compatible sound card installed. Some of the audio files are big . Make sure audio works on your computer first by trying this small sound (5k) as a test. Movie This is a link to a movie in MPEG format. You need to have installed an MPEG viewer on your machine. Make sure that the movies work on your computer by trying this small movie (5k, two frames) as a test Proceed into Stars and Galaxies This database is brought to you by the department of Industrial Technology at the Uni Read More Go to Site

		Izzy's Skylog ^Votes:0 After much consideration, I have made the decision to retire Izzy's Skylog permanently. My thanks to all who visited over the last several years; it is my hope that by looking over the Skylog page from time to time, your interest in skywatching and backyard observing was enhanced. May you continue to enjoy this absorbing hobby for a long time to come. If you arrived here through a link for the purpose of downloading our software programs, they are still available here . Read More Go to Site

		NASA - Home ^Votes:0 The nasa.gov site requires that JavaScripts be enabled in your browser. For instructions, click here + Text Only Site + en EspaÑol + Site Help & Preferences 11.15.07 Hurricane Katrina's Impact on Forests + Read More 11.13.07 NASA Sees Arctic Ocean Circulation Do an About-Face + Read More 11.09.07 50th Anniversary Essay Contest + View site + More Life on Earth Features 11.15.07 Spacewalkers to Hook Up Harmony + Read More 11.15.07 Second Test of Ares Parachute + Constellation Program 11.14.07 Crews Visit White House + Read More + More Humans in Space Features 11.15.07 Hubble Zooms in on Heart of Mystery Comet + Read More 11.14.07 Watching Galaxies Grow Old Gracefully + Read More 11.06.07 Record Fifth Planet Found Orbiting Nearby Star + Read More + More Exploring the Universe Features World B Read More Go to Site

		Nifty Astronomy Facts ^Votes:0 Nifty Fact Sheet Below is a list of nifty astronomy facts. As the list grows, I will categorize them for easier viewing. As I anticipate that this compilation will grow quite large, I have decided to leave graphics out of this page. If you have any "nifty" facts that you'd like here, please fill out the form below and press the Submit your Fact button. Stars \| Mercury \| Venus \| Earth \| Mars \| Jupiter \| Saturn \| Uranus \| Neptune \| Pluto \| Solar System \| Galaxy Telescopes \| Miscellaneous Please enter your own nifty fact below: Stars One of the stars in the Big Dipper, named Mizar, has another star revolving around it. Each of those two stars have another star revolving around it, and Mizar and it's companion star each have another star revolving around them. So, what looks like one star is a Read More Go to Site

		Planet Quest ^Votes:0 If your browser doesn't support frames, just go to the menu. Read More Go to Site

		The Nine Planets Solar System Tour ^Votes:0 A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System: one star, eight planets, and more by Bill Arnett Bill's site map Hardcopy The New Solar System Summarizes what we've learned from interplanetary explorations in the last 25 years. My primary reference for The Nine Planets . T. Rex and the Crater of Doom The story of the discovery of the impact crater that doomed the dinosaurs. Nice description of how science works in the real world. Encyclopedia of the Solar System A more scholarly introduction to planetary science for those who want to dig a little deeper. The Compact NASA Atlas of the Solar System This 'road map' of the solar system contains lots of maps and data as well as photos. Bad Astronomy The truth is out there; so is a lot of baloney. Here's the straight story on many popular urban legends, Read More Go to Site

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