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For many years the Hubble Space Telescope has collected breathtaking images of the cosmos with remarkable clarity. Now, ground based telescopes are fighting back. They are combining the precision of several instruments and correcting for atmospheric shimmer. This program presents and explains the designs, uses, and outputs of different types of telescopes.
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This demonstration uses a water balloon to show how Earth's oceans are absorbing most of the heat in the atmosphere. The trapped heat in the ocean is warming the planet. Part of the “DIY Space Classroom Activities” series.
How can cake ingredients be whipped into a moon-like crater? A scientist from NASA demonstrates how to construct craters out of household items. Part of the “DIY Space Classroom Activities” series.
A scientist from NASA explains the basic characteristics of a comet. Students will make their own comet by using a wide range of craft materials. Part of the “DIY Space Classroom Activities” series.
NASA spacewalk flight controller and trainer Allison Bolinger teaches astronauts how to work outside their spacecraft. In this video, Allison describes how she helps astronauts prepare for work on the International Space Station while wearing a bulky spacesuit. Part of the "Design Squad Nation" series.
Galileo, Newton, and Einstein make appearances in this segment. Through lyrics, they explain the contributions they made to astronomy. Part of the "Space School Musical" series.
In this segment, Hannah receives a visit from a meteor. Through song, she learns when a flash of light is really a meteor. Part of the "Space School Musical" series.
The Magic School Bus is an award winning animated children’s television series based on the book series of the same title by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. It is notable for its use of celebrity talent and being both highly entertaining and educational. Arnold's cousin Janet is visiting Ms. Frizzle's class to find out if they really go on unusual field trips. She doesn't believe Arnold until Ms. Frizzle decides to take the class to space. Miss Frizzle transforms the bus into a spaceship, and the class explores the Asteroid Belt.
A scientist from NASA explains how to build a rocket powered by rubber bands. Part of the activity includes launching the rocket from various angles to study trajectory. The activity provides students with an excellent hands-on perspective of key mathematical concepts. Part of the “DIY Space Classroom Activities” series.
A scientist from NASA explains how to build an icy model of a comet, complete with shooting jets. This activity provides an opportunity for students to make observations, discuss changing states of matter, and demonstrate measuring skills. Part of the “DIY Space Classroom Activities” series.
Earth's moon was probably formed when a body the size of Mars collided twice with the planet. The moon is steadily receding into space; eventually, due to the loss of this lunar regulator, Earth will start to wobble, creating climatic chaos. Eclipses can be also seen often when the sun obscures the moon or vice versa. Another light show, the Aurora, occurs when electrified particles from the solar wind interact with Earth's upper atmosphere and is visible particularly in the Polar Regions.
Ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, the Chinese and the Greeks studied the stars without the benefit of telescopes and yet identified patterns of stars that are still used today. These early scientists collected the first data in the science of astronomy. This program provides students with a summary of the history of astronomy and highlights many important astronomers.
A Scientist from NASA explains how to easily build an inexpensive planetarium to introduce students to star patterns. The activity also allows students to create their own constellations. Part of the “DIY Space Classroom Activities” series.
While Earth's weather reports center on precipitation, temperature, wind direction, and humidity, space weather forecasts attempt to predict activity that occurs on the sun. Scientists also study how the weather on the sun will affect Earth. At the University of Michigan a team studies solar storms as they form and then barrel off the sun. Sometimes these storms hit the Earth with damaging force. Space weather has the potential to interfere with everything from satellite communications to electrical power. This team is aiming for a five-day forecast capability to give government, private industry, satellite operators, and power grid companies more time to take necessary action to protect critical infrastructure. Part of the "Science Nation."
How far is a star or a galaxy? Scaling and measuring the cosmos is a complex problem. Scientists are integrating mathematical applications and scientific technology to create measurement standards. Distances are so vast they are described in light years, and nearby stars are measured by trigonometry. Farther out, astronomers use standard candle measurement for deep space exploration.
Take a high performance ride through the formation of the third planet from the Sun. Learn how Earth was created and discover what creatures hold clues to how life began. What evil forces threaten the demise of Earth? Complex and controversial, this is the scientific detective story of all time. Cutting-edge graphics are used along with the stories of scientists and explorers who dare to venture into the uncharted territory of the cosmos.
This program discusses the concept of the expanding universe. Calculations by astrophysicists show that the cosmos seems to be speeding up. The 50-billion galaxies thought to comprise our universe are rapidly moving farther apart. Scientists are working to understand the nature of space and the purpose of dark energy and dark matter related to the expanding universe.
Bill Nye unravels the mysteries of solar-powered space travel. See how NASA's “Juno” spacecraft uses the power of the sun to make the long journey to Jupiter. Part of the “Why With Nye” series.
Learn about the Voyager 2 mission to Neptune in this video from NASA. Voyager 2 reached Neptune in 1989 and discovered the planet appears due to the methane in its atmosphere. The mission also revealed Neptune has at least four rings, six moons, and an interesting weather system.
Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. This title explores the story of four female African-American mathematicians as they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging career. Based on the children's book by Margot Lee Shetterly.
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