JMO Tools

Learning Tools

  • History of Satellites

    Learn about the history of satellites and how they benefit us here on Earth: providing a watchful eye from above, tracking our weather and climate, and connecting the globe with a communication network.

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  • Kepler Exoplanets

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  • Clear Sky Chart

    This site shows when it will be cloudy or clear for up to the next two days. It's a prediction of when JMS Observatory, MN, will have good weather for astronomical observing.
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  • Eyes on the Solar System

    Eyes on the Solar System is a 3-D environment full of real NASA mission data.

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  • The Evening Sky Map

    The Evening Sky Map (PDF) is a 2-page monthly guide to the night sky suitable for all sky watchers including newcomers to Astronomy.
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  • Heavens Above

    Find out when the space station, 
    space shuttle, and other satellites will be passing over.
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  • International Space Station

    This annotated animation details the assembly of the International Space Station, from the launch of the first segment in 1998 to today and beyond.

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  • The JASON Project

    The JASON project connects students, in the classroom and out, to real science and exploration to inspire and motivate them to study and pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
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  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory

    The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is the lead U.S. center for robotic exploration of the solar system, and conducts major programs in space-based
    Earth sciences and astronomy.
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  • Make a Star Finder

    Make a Star Finder. Learn your way around the night sky by finding some of the constellations.
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  • NASA

    NASA.gov brings you images, videos and interactive features from the unique perspective of America’s space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, subscribe to blogs, RSS feeds and podcasts, watch NASA TV live, or simply read about our mission to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.
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  • NASA's Solar System Exploration

    This site provides content on missions, events, education, people and other things related to the exploration of the planets in our solar system
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  • Spaceweather

    News and information about the Sun-Earth environment.
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  • Stellarium

    Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
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  • Uncle Al's Sky Wheels

    Here is an astronomical tool that will help you find constellations of stars and other things in the sky.

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  • 88 Constellations

    Learn about the 88 constellations that appear in the night sky. Wholeheartedly endorsed by the Lyndhurst STEM Club!

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