Online Astronomy & Space Resources

For Everyone

NASA STEM Engagement

Activities and opportunities selected by NASA STEM experts

EarthSky

Updates on the cosmos; astronomy news; sky events and more

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Beautiful images of celestial objects

Space Telescope Science Institute (Hubble)

Learn about the space telescope and its discoveries here

Space weather.com

Explore the Sun-Earth system, solar weather, images of the Sun, and aurora predictions

Space.com

Astronomy and Space News

The Sky Live

Solar system guide, online planetarium software

Nasa.gov

News, activities, links to missions, and so much more!

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

Planet exploration, robotic spacecraft, Mars rovers, and so much more

PBS Nova

Programs on astronomy, space, and the Universe

View Space

If you visit the Versant PowerAstronomy Center you see a kiosk version of this in our lobby area

Hubble Space Telescope on Youtube

Check out Public Lectures, new discoveries and, visualizations. It’s all great!

Universe of Learning

A collection of resources that incorporate NASA content. Search by topic, by grade, or by age. Activities are appropriate for ages K- 20+

Earth & Space Science from MainePublic

A cosmic collection of items for general public and students

Heavens-Above.com

Explore visible satellites such as ISS, HST, and many more, create star charts, planet visibility data

PBS Bringing the Universe to America’s Classrooms

PBS has curated free, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for educators.

Printable Sky Maps and Star Charts

Free sky maps each month for you to explore, learn and enjoy the night sky.

Telescope Guide’s Stargazing Essentials