Eclipse Education
Terrestrial and Jovian Exploration
Learn about human exploration of terrestrial and jovian planets, as well as the types of technology used to understand the planets in our solar system.
What Makes a Planet Habitable
Learn what makes planets habitable and the challenges in colonizing other planets
Types of Planets
Learn about different types of planets, how they form, and how they acquire natural satellites (moons)
Planet Formation
Learn about the solar nebular hypothesis, which leads to planet formation, including our own solar system
Astronomy and Pop Culture
Learn how astronomy intersects with pop culture, including music, art, and video games.
Astronomy Terminology and Measurement Systems
Astronomy terms, acronyms, and measurement systems
Becoming an Amateur Astronomer
Learn how to become an amateur astronomer, your first step toward becoming a professional astronomer!
Building a Career in Astronomy
Learn how to build a career, starting with education, in astronomy
Astronomy and Physics
Learn about Astronomy History & Science
- History of Astronomy
- Contributions of Famous Astronomers
- Astronomy Discoveries
- Astronomy & Physics
- Astronomy & Mathematics
Astronomy Education Through Telescopes
Learn about
- Basics of Astronomy
- Different Types of Telescopes
- Astronomical Bodies
- Constellations
- Light and Magnitude
Moon Mechanics: Enjoy It While It Lasts
The Moon won't be here forever. Understand its orbital mechanics and what will occur as the Moon leaves Earth's orbit.
The 411 on the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Everything you need to know about the science behind the April 2024 total solar eclipse, the path it will take, and where you need to be to see the totality.