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Atoms and Molecules

  • Chemical Symbol Quiz: See how well you remember the chemical symbols with this quiz. At a button-click you get ten more names of elements from the periodic table, each with four choices of chemical symbols for you to choose. Can you get them all?
  • My Chemical Elements Flashcards: Learn the symbol, electron shell configuration, atomic mass, and other important details for each chemical element with this interactive flashcard program.
  • Periodic Table: Examine chemical symbols, atomic masses, electronegativity, electron shell configuration, and more in this printable interactive periodic table of the elements. We have all the elements discovered thus far, and instructions on how to read the table.
  • Chemical Symbol Lookup Table: This lookup displays all the elements in the periodic table, sorted by symbol. Also included are the element name, atomic mass, atomic number, and electron configuration. This is a must for anyone learning the periodic table.
  • Using The Periodic Table: Ever wonder how to actually use the periodic table of elements? Get a detailed overview of the various sections on the periodic table including electron shell configuration, atomic mass, chemical symbols, electronegativity, and more with this tutorial.

Constellations and Nebulae

  • Planetary Nebulae: The expulsion of gaseous materials from some aging stars form planetary nebulae. Here are some illustrated examples.
  • Assorted Nebulae: There are many types of nebulae, including emission, diffuse, reflection, planetary, and dark. Learn about them with these illustrated examples.
  • The Hercules Group: Examine the shape and composition of the constellations related to the legend of Hercules.
  • The North Pole Group: Examine the shape and composition of the constellations immediately surrounding the celestial North Pole.
  • The Orion Group: Examine the shape and composition of the constellations related to the legend of Orion the Hunter.
  • The Perseus Group: Examine the shape and composition of the constellations related to the legend of Perseus.
  • The Zodiac Group: Examine the shape and composition of the constellations of the Zodiac.

Gravity

  • Universal Gravitation: Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation says the force between any two bodies is directly proportional to the product of their masses, and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Use this Formula Solver to learn more.

Miscellaneous

  • Astronomy Quiz: How well do you know your heavenly bodies and astronomical terms? Shoot for the stars with this fun quiz -- ten questions randomly selected from our vast collection!
  • My Astronomy Flashcards: Learn about moons, planets, spectral types, and a host of other astronomical facts and definitions with these flashcards. You can even study while you play a concentration game, too!

The Solar System

  • Mercury: Mercury is a rocky planet similar to Earth's moon. Mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.
  • Jupiter: Jupiter, a gas giant comprised mostly of hydrogen, is the largest planet in our solar system. Mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.
  • Mars: Mars is the fourth planet from the sun, with about the same amount of land area as the Earth. Mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.
  • Moon: It hangs over our heads every day, but what do you really know about Earth's moon? Mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.
  • Neptune: Neptune is the smallest of the gas giant in our solar system. Mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.
  • Pluto: Is it a planet or a Kuiper Belt object? There's room for debate, but in the meantime mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.
  • Saturn: The ringed planet Saturn is the second largest gas giant in our solar system. Mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.
  • Solar System: Mouse over this illustration to learn more about the solar system and its features.
  • Sun: Learn about our closest star, the Sun, with this interactive illustration. Use your mouse to roll over and learn about solar features such as the photosphere, sun spots, and solar flares.
  • Uranus: Uranus is primarily made up of rock and ices with a mostrly hydrogen atmosphere. Mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.
  • Venus: The second planet from the Sun, Venus is slightly smaller than the Earth. Mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.