NOAO Education and Public Outreach
Whether you are a teacher, student, amateur astronomer, or simply interested in learning more about the Universe, the National Optical Astronomy Observatory offers many educational resources that will help you.
Resources Available
- Image Gallery: astronomical images available for personal use
- Classroom Resources: archive of older activities and links to outside resources. Includes moon phases, solar studies, planets and stars
- Spanish-Language Materials: Bilingual (English and Spanish) reviews of books and astronomy education materials
- Native American Resources
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NOAO Office of Education and Public Outreach
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