3d Solar System
Planetary Photojournal: NASA's Image Access
Publicly released images from various Solar System exploration programs. photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov
Astronomy for All
Index with graphics and illustrations about stars, the Solar System, cosmology and Galileo. www.pd.astro.it
Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto
Journey to the outer reaches of the solar system and discover what scientists have learned about Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. www2.worldbook.com
The Mystery of the Nazca Lines
Alla Belokon suggests that the lines represent our Solar system planets as crystal structure nodes, and were built by a flow of directed energy of unknown nature from the air. alla-belokon.narod.ru
NASA Quest
Dedicated to bringing NASA people and science to classrooms through the internet. Space Team Online, Aerospace Team Online, Solar System Online, and Deep Space Online. NASA Quest is the ultimate resource for educators and kids interested in meeting and learning about NASA people and space science. quest.arc.nasa.gov
What's in the Oort Cloud? Both Less and More, New Study Suggests
Article discusses the nature of the spherical cloud of comets that surrounds our solar system. www.planetary.org
Paulsen, Espen
RAMA3D - Science fiction 3D art by the artist, as well as by guest artists. Also includes poems by the artist, SF reviews, SF and 3D links, and a page about the solar system. www.rama3d.com
CT Project
The Earth, its relationship to the Sun and Solar System, and the universe in its totality are the domain of the Computational Technologies (CT) Project. This effort employs advanced computers to further our understanding of and ability to predict the dynamically interacting physical, chemical, and biological processes that drive these systems. ct.gsfc.nasa.gov
SIMBAD Astronomical Database
The SIMBAD astronomical database provides basic data, cross-identifications and bibliography for astronomical objects outside the solar system. SIMBAD can be queried by object name, coordinates, other criteria (filters), and lists of objects. simbad.u-strasbg.fr
The Solar System in Pictures
Quizzes and images about all the bodies of our planetary system. www.the-solar-system.net
Scale Model Demo of Solar System
This demonstration uses NASA's Starship 2040 to illustrate the size of the planets and the distances between them. www.starship2040.com
67th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society : Metsoc2004.org
The meeting will cover topics including chemical, isotopic, and petrologic studies of meteorites, comets, the Moon, and interplanetary dust, studies of interstellar dust grains preserved in primitive meteorites, theoretical astrophysical models for solar system formation and elemental nucleosynthesis, and formation and evolution of planets and asteroids. www.cbpf.br
Renewable Hydrogen Energy System
The purpose of the paper is to define and analyze a renewable hydrogen energy supply system for household use. The energy system combines solar energy, wind energy, hydrogen production, fuel cell and households energy supply. www.lumes.lu.se
Eight Essays in Support of Non-Relativistic Physics
A research engineer's work of over 40 years on the propagation of light, ring models, gravity, relativity and the origin of the solar system. www.arthurgross.com
Orrery: The Solar System in Action
A concise tour containing numerous educational resources, and support for Spacetech's Orrery application. www.harmsy.freeuk.com
Team Encounter
Commercial project to send an archive of materials beyond our solar system via solar sails. www.teamencounter.com
NASA KIDS
The best place for kids interested in space, science, rockets, astronauts and the solar system. kids.msfc.nasa.gov
Stardate Online: Guide to the Solar System
Contains an outline of the formation and evolution of planets, comets, asteroids, and of their features and exploration. stardate.org
16th Annual Workshop on Nonlinear Astronomy and Physics
The objective of the workshop is to bring together for three days experts from galactic dynamics, solar system dynamics, and applied mathematics to discuss problems and recent progress which has been made in applying the technology of nonlinear dynamics to problems relevant to galactic astronomy and exo-solar planetary systems. www.astro.ufl.edu
Solar Terrestrial Probes Program
NASA's STP program is a continuous sequence of flexible, cost-capped missions designed to systematically study the sun-Earth system. STP missions will focus on how and why the sun varies, and how Earth and the planets respond. stp.gsfc.nasa.gov
Solar System Online
Provides the K-12 educational community with new, exciting information on space science, project information, and interaction with astronomers and space scientists. quest.arc.nasa.gov
Meteoritics and Planetary Science
Journal of The Meteoritical Society, which investigates meteorites, lunar samples, planetary evolution, and the history of the solar system. Tables of contents and abstracts, information for manuscript and review contributors, ordering information, and electronic issues (for subscribers only). www.uark.edu
The Nine Planets: Small Bodies in the Solar System
Overview of asteroids, comets, meteors. Images, data, links. www.seds.org
U.S. Map Stencil, Inc.
Large stencils for applications such as playgrounds include USA map, world map, solar system, Alphapillar-Numberpillar, and home basketball court. Indoor stencils include Summer sky star stencil and Winter sky star stencil. www.usmapstencil.com
EDTEK, Inc.
Development of a solar thermophotovoltaic system using a resonant micro-mesh infrared filter. www.edtekinc.com
Proton Energy Systems to Develop Solar/Fuel Cell Power System
Proton Energy Systems, Inc. was awarded a contract for $375,000 to develop a regenerative solar/Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell demonstration system www.earthvision.net
Astroshops
Offers Science Art Company products such as the mechanical models of the solar system called orreries. shops.astronomy.com
System for obtaining hydrogen and oxygen from water using solar energy (US4053576)
A system for producing and separating hydrogen and oxygen from water in which water is pumped through a preferentially permeable walled vessel heated to a high temperature by a solar energy concentrator. The water dissociates at high temperatures. www.delphion.com
Mini-Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion
An advanced plasma propulsion system that will create a large scale magnetic bubble around the spacecraft to ride the solar winds. www.geophys.washington.edu
Aurora Programme
European Space Agency ESA presents its long-term plans for the robotic and human exploration of solar system bodies that could contain traces of life. www.esa.int
Solar System Exploration: Missions
Browsable information on dozens of interplanetary NASA programs. Includes links to official mission homepages. sse.jpl.nasa.gov
Asteroids Comets Meteors (ACM)
A meeting bringing together scientists studying small solar system bodies. Dates and links of past meetings. www.astro.uu.se
About Atmosphere
Summary information regarding the atmospheres of each planet in our solar system. www.mardiros.net
Journal of Geophysical Research - Oceans
comprehensive interdisciplinary journal containing original contributions on the physics and chemistry of the Earth, its environment, and the solar system. Publication of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). www.agu.org
Passport to Knowledge
Electronic field trips to scientific frontiers. Supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA, and public television, it permits students to interact through projects to the Rainforest, Anarctica, the solar system, and live access specials. passporttoknowledge.com
Solar Warrior Photovoltaic System
Information about Kenneth and Gabrielle Adelman's huge backyard system in Corralitos, California, and their struggle with the power company. www.solarwarrior.com
Beyond Earth - Everything Not on Earth
Provides information about the beginning of universe and solar system. About the planets, quasars, the Milky Way, black holes. Life of a star. Travel in space and extra terrestrial beings. www.geocities.com
Berkeley Geochronology Center
Non-profit scientific research institution dedicated to establishing the history of the Earth, its various inhabitants, and its interactions with the rest of our Solar System, throughout the 4.6 billion years of our Planet's existence. www.bgc.org
Astronomy 161: The Solar System
Overview with historical background and basic astronomy concepts, details about planets, satellites, asteroids, comets and meteors. csep10.phys.utk.edu
Dual-mode EVs
History, system design, technical details, of proven technologies for EVs, and public transit sharing, electric highways. No-stop battery charging, fast, far lower cost, non-polluting EVs. Power storage for solar/wind source, in-transit highway power. members.netjunk.com
Solar System Discoveries by JJ Kavelaars
References to minor planets and moons of planets that were discovered by JJ Kavelaars. pinks.physics.mcmaster.ca
Moon Miners' Manifesto
Monthly publication with articles on development of the Moon, Mars, and the rest of the solar system. www.lunar-reclamation.org
Build A Solar Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Complete illustrated instructions & templates to build solar panels, planar fuel cell stack, and electrolyzer hydrogen source using common tools and easy-to-obtain materials. E-book available for immediate download. www.goodideacreative.com
The Planetary Society: Solar System Guide
Current and concise information about all planets, major satellites, comets and asteroids. www.planetary.org
USGS Spectroscopy Lab
Studying and applying methods for identifying and mapping materials through spectroscopic remote sensing (called imaging spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, imaging spectrometry, and ultraspectral imaging), on the earth and throughout the solar system using laboratory, field, airborne and spacecraft spectrometers. speclab.cr.usgs.gov
Solar Pool Heaters
Hot Sun Technologies, Powermat solar swimming pool heating system. This is an ideal do-it-yourself project, compatible with roof surfaces from tar and gravel to clay tile. www.powermat.com
EcoVantage Energy Inc.
Alternative energy supplier, solar, wind and water, system design and equipment supply. www.EcoVantageEnergy.com
JPL Solar System Dynamics
Provides detailed information related to known bodies in orbit around the sun. Ephemerides, physical parameters, Earth close-approaches, observer tools, etc. ssd.jpl.nasa.gov
Above the Skies, An Exploration into Our Universe Through Animated Spectroscopy
A description at the layman level about the applications of spectroscopy in the investigation of the Solar System, with interactive diagrams hea-www.harvard.edu
Renewable Energy Multimedia System
Data bank from European renewable energy programs on photovoltaics, biomass, wind energy and solar thermal energy. Hosted by Ireland's ICT research centre. nmrc.ucc.ie
Solar System Dynamics
Provides detailed information related to known bodies in orbit around the Sun. Ephemerides, physical parameters, Earth close-approaches, observer tools. ssd.jpl.nasa.gov
Arty the Part-Time Astronaut
Arty the Part-time Astronaut is a book/CD-ROM adventure. You join Arty and his new-found alien friend, Guplo, on their quest through our solar system to find Guplo's family. Along the way, you'll find out about our solar system and its planets. www.artyastro.com
NASA - Goddard Space Flight Center
Home to the Nation's largest organization of combined scientists and engineers dedicated to learning and sharing their knowledge of the Earth, solar system, and Universe. pao.gsfc.nasa.gov
Our Solar System
Basic information and low resolution pictures of the bodies of our planetary system. www.afamilyquilt.com
Solar System - Celestial Mechanics
Presents ideas about the rotation of the sun and planets. www.surf2000.de
Online Tutor
on-line math tutor and science tutor for school age children - Place values to Probability, geometry, ratios, percentages, fractions and measurements, solar system, weather and human body www.infomath.com
University of Warwick - Department of Physics
The Department has an international reputation for its research activities in solid state physics, the physics of materials, and in solar system plasma physics. www.phys.warwick.ac.uk
Nori's Physics Page
Java applets and Quicktime movies of physics simulations such as solar system, ideal gas, wave interference, and the Doppler effect. www2.biglobe.ne.jp
Java SolarPop
Solar System Demographics of the Next Millennium www.millennial.org
The Meteoritical Society
An international non-profit organization of meteorite and small solar system body researchers. Membership information, list of upcoming meetings, newsletters, and links to members and related organizations. www.uark.edu
Solar System Simulator
Shows the position of Venus, Earth and Mars at any date from 1900-2100. www.geocities.com
Curator for Astromaterials Samples at Johnson Space Center
Our mission is to protect, preserve, and distribute for study samples from the Moon, Mars, and interplanetary space in support of solar system exploration. www-curator.jsc.nasa.gov
sci.astro FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions list for the Usenet newsgroup sci.astro. Includes sections on time, astrophysics, the solar system, extraterrestrial life, stars, galaxies, and a list of often-used acronyms. www.cis.ohio-state.edu
Orrery: Solar System Simulator
A Java applet that simulates gravitating masses. Features a working model with motions and sizes of 70 planets and moons to scale. www.cuug.ab.ca
Space Sciences Directorate NASA GSFC Code 600
Goddard's space science programs and projects are conducted by the GSFC Space Sciences Directorate, Code 600. We seek to expand scientific knowledge through observational and theoretical research relating to the Solar System, our galaxy, and the universe. space.gsfc.nasa.gov
RF Energy via Ionospheric Reflection
Presents a concept and experiment data for extracting RF energy from the Solar excitation of the ionospheric layers and a simple reflecting antenna system. home.netcom.com
The Planetary Society
Offers overview, events, news and publications of a large nonprofit organization that promotes exploration of the solar system and the search for extraterrestrial life. Includes merchandising and links to affiliates. planetary.org
NuclearSpace
The goal is to promote the use of nuclear power in space and to further enhance the manned exploration of our solar system. www.nuclearspace.com
History of Mathematics in India
Describes Indian mathematicians such as Aryabhatta - who modelled the solar system, Bhaskar, Varahamira, and others who made important contributions in the fields of trigonometry, algebra, and classical analysis. members.tripod.com
Chronicles of a Twin World, Star, and Solar System Under Siege
Retro Star's seven volumes track a twin Earth attacked and destroyed by unknown aliens, until humanity fights back, aided by a genius's Cray and wargame. members.tripod.com
Planetary Photojournal
NASA's Image Access page of publicly released images from various Solar System exploration programs. photojournal.wr.usgs.gov
Solar System Worksheets
Math and logic problems, word searches and vocabulary worksheets. www.edhelper.com
Astronomy Today - Solar System
Fairly detailed information about our sun and its planets. www.astronomytoday.com
Solar Control Glazing
Description of a glazing system with solar protection, daylighting and energy saving properties depending on the incident angle of the light. we.lorenz.bei.t-online.de
The Solar System Ambassador Program
A public outreach program designed to work with motivated volunteers across the nation who organize and conduct public events that communicate exciting discoveries and plans for exploration in Solar System research and technology through non-traditional forums, e.g. Rotary Clubs, libraries, museums, planetariums, "star parties," and mall displays. www.jpl.nasa.gov
The Nine Planets
An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. www.nineplanets.org
The Solar System
Detailed guide to the sun and planetary system, asteroids, comets, meteor hits on Earth and the other planets. www.eoascientific.com
Views of the Solar System
Comprehensive multimedia tour with statistical data, detailed information, pictures and videos. Also includes educational resources. www.solarviews.com
Deep Space Network (DSN)
NASA's worldwide antenna network to support the exploration of the solar system. deepspace.jpl.nasa.gov
Universe, the Unknown World
Information on the solar system, with points about universal history and future. www.univers.as.ro
Polar, Wind, and Geotail
These missions are fundamental elements in our global approach to understanding the Sun-Earth connections system.The missions focus on understanding the dynamics, short and long term, large and small, through active and quiet solar periods. istp.gsfc.nasa.gov
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