Signs of life
How can we tell if there could be life on other planets?
Secondary Resources
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Scale of the Universe 2
Zoom around the universe with HTwins.net
Stellarium Software
How to use free planetarium software.
Second Level Science
Leaving Cert Physics Activities
Star Sizes
Explore the size of planets and stars
Leaving Cert Physics Resources
Add a twist to your lessons with these online resources
Near Earth Objects
Near-Earth Objects are asteroids or comets that have orbits which may cause them to pass close to the Earth.
Gamma-Ray Bursts
Gamma-Ray Bursts were accidentally discovered in the 60s by American satellites designed to detect explosions of nuclear weapons by looking for gamma-rays, high energy radiation.
Useful Links for Teachers
Links to resources for teaching about space, including downloadable lesson plans, games, images and videos.
Extra Solar Planets
It was not until recently (early 90's) that the first planets orbiting other stars ('Extra-solar Planets') were discovered.
What are Science and Astronomy?
Learn about what science is, the importance of the Scientific Method, and how astronomy and the study of celestial objects fits in.