Astronomy at Home

Planets
Take a virtual sky tour to different planets and learn how to view them from home.

Moon
Explore our nearest neighbor in space and why it appears to change shape.

Winter Constellations
Explore these winter celestial wonders and deep sky objects.

Spring Constellations
Spring has sprung with some amazing constellations.

Satellites
Keep your eyes to the skies to spot these spacecraft, plus the International Space Station.

Eyes on Earth
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by exploring our amazing planet from satellites above.

Point to Polaris
Let the stars be your guide to help find your directions at night.

Meteors
What makes for a good meteor show and what causes them in the first place?

Spacecraft
Explore our solar system with spacecraft and learn how you can discover along with them.

Planet Hunt
Find the five planets our ancestors could see using just your eyes.

Jupiter's Solar System
Explore the largest planet in our solar system and its many moons.

Star Colors
Discover hotter and cooler stars just be observing their colors.

Exoplanets
Discover thousands of worlds beyond: exoplanets.

Summer Solstice
Summer isn't just a date on the calendar - it's all about the Earth and Sun.

Pluto
Explore the solar system's former 9th planet!

Changing Earth
Track changes on a global scale to discover how events in one part of the world can affect other areas.

Summer Constellations
Explore these stars and constellations in the northern hemisphere's summer sky.

Perseids
One of the year's best meteor showers peaks mid-August.

The Sky We Share
By exploring one constellation, we'll discover how the same stars hold different meaning to cultures across the world!