Learn Astronomy
Learn about the stars, planets, moons, comets, asteroids, galaxies, nebulas, black holes, and other heavenly bodies that inhabit our universe. Find apps, games, websites, books, printable worksheets and more to help you or your students get up to speed on your own time and within your budget.
We have 43 resources for learning Astronomy including educational Online Classes, Toys & Products, Books, Websites, and YouTube & Online Videos, from providers such as Intellego, Khan Academy, Academy of Science for Kids, and Big History Project. Find 13 more resources in subtopics including Astrobiology, Solar System, Space Stations, Black Holes, and Origins of the Universe.
100,000 Stars
Pre-K - College | Website100,000 Stars is an interactive visualization of the stellar neighborhood created for the Google Chrome web browser. It shows the location of 119,617 nearby stars derived from multiple sources,...
3-5 Earth and Space Science: Astronomy
3rd - 5th | Printable, Product
3-5 Core Curriculum – Earth and Space Science: Roll your sleeves up and get ready for a fantastic ride through the universe. Highlights include 31 hands-on activities and experiments to engage your...
6-8 Earth and Space Science: Astronomy
6th - 8th | Printable, Product
6-8 Core Curriculum – Earth and Space Science: Astronomy Take your student’s understanding of astronomy to new heights with this interactive exploration of the cosmos. Highlights include 25...
Air and Space Anywhere
1st - High School | Website
Visit Air and Space from wherever you are! Explore our collection, online activities, virtual tours, and educational resources.
Astronomy
High School - College | Website, Book, Kindle/ebook, Worksheet/Printable
Astronomy is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of one- or two-semester introductory astronomy courses. The book begins with relevant scientific fundamentals and progresses...
Astronomy
6th - College | Website
From our solar system neighbors to the edge of the galaxy....space and its endless possibilities have always captured the interests of children of all ages. From hunting water on Mars to living in...
Astronomy 101: From the Sun and Moon to Wormholes and Warp Drive, Key Theories, Discoveries, and Facts about the Universe
6th - High School | Book, ebook/KindleExplore the curiosities of the cosmos in this engaging book! Too often, textbooks go into more detail than readers have in mind when they want to learn a little something about astronomy. This is...
Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide, Eighth Edition
9th - College | Book, ebook/Kindle
For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner’s guide has been completely revised to bring...
Astronomy Course Assistant
7th - College | Android, iPhone/iPad
Astronomy app great for any college-level introductory computational course. Includes planets, moons, stars, solar objects, more. Customize your location. Get an overview of constellations,...
Astronomy Crash Course
9th - College | Online class, Online video/YouTube
Welcome to the first episode of Crash Course Astronomy. Your host for this intergalactic adventure is the Bad Astronomer himself, Phil Plait. We begin with answering a question: “What is astronomy?”
Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space
7th - College | Online class
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about modern astronomy. We will help you get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries while also providing...
Astronomy for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work
2nd - 6th | Book
Why do planets spin? How hot is the Sun? What keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth? What are Saturn's rings made of? What's a black hole in space? Now you can discover the answers to these and...
Astronomy Kit
1st - 8th | Product
What you will do in this course: Experiment with Earth’s Tilt, Rotation & Revolution Experiment with a Sundial Make a Constellation Experiment with Moon Phases Experiment with Moon Craters...
A Visual Guide to the Universe with the Smithsonian
9th - College | Online/YouTube video
Produced in partnership with the Smithsonian, these 18 lavishly illustrated lectures take you from our solar system to the farthest reaches of space and time.
Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy
9th - College | Online class
An introduction to modern astronomy’s most important questions. The four sections of the course are Planets and Life in The Universe; The Life of Stars; Galaxies and Their Environments; The History...
Cosmology and astronomy
7th - College | Online class
The Earth is huge, but it is tiny compared to the Sun (which is super huge). But the Sun is tiny compared to the solar system which is tiny compared to the distance to the next star. Oh, did we...
DK Handbooks: Stars and Planets
5th - College | Book
A practical guide to the night sky that can be used by amateur astronomers anywhere in the world, this book features entries on all 88 constellations of the northern and southern hemisphere skies...
Exoplanets
4th - 9th | Online video/YouTube
Learn about planets outside our solar system - what they might be like, how their seasons work, which might support life, and what kind of weather they have.
Exploring Creation With Astronomy, 2nd Edition
6th - 8th | Book
What would living on Venus be like? Are there really black holes? How did God create the cosmos? Curious kids want to know! This book covers the major structures of our solar system, starting with...
Exploring the Night Sky: The Equinox Astronomy Guide for Beginners
4th - High School | BookExploring the Night Sky is aimed at novice star gazers anxious to expand their astronomical repertoire beyond the Big and Little Dippers. Dickinson has designed a superb introduction to astronomy...
From the Big Bang to Dark Energy
High School - College | Online class
We have learned a lot recently about how the Universe evolved in 13.7 billion years since the Big Bang. More than 80% of matter in the Universe is mysterious Dark Matter, which made stars and...
Imagining Other Earths
9th - College | Online class
Are we alone? This course introduces core concepts in astronomy, biology, and planetary science that enable the student to speculate scientifically about this profound question and invent their own...
Introductory Astronomy (online)
High School | Online class
Why do stars twinkle? Is it possible to fall into a black hole? Will the sun ever stop shining? Since the first glimpse of the night sky, humans have been fascinated with the stars, planets, and...
K-2 Earth and Space: Astronomy
Kindergarten - 2nd | Printable, Product
K-2 Core Curriculum – Earth and Space: Astronomy In this fun and interactive unit study, your children will explore astronomy and the solar system! With over 28 hands-on activities and experiments,...
Let's Go To Space!
Kindergarten - 3rd | Online video/YouTube
Explore our solar system with Jessi and Squeaks!
Looking at the Moon
Kindergarten - 4th | Website
Having conversations with young children contributes to their thinking and language development. All conversations are good, but research shows that the quality of words children hear matters more...
NASA Kids' Club
Pre-K - 4th | Online resource
NASA provides a safe place for children to play as they learn about NASA and its missions. On this site, you will find games of various skill levels for children pre-K through grade 4. These games...
Observing with NASA
3rd - High School | Website
NASA's space science researchers control some of the world's most sophisticated space probes and orbiting telescopes to get amazing images of objects in space. Now YOU can join them by operating...
Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life
College | Online class
The Origins course tracks the origin of all things – from the Big Bang to the origin of the Solar System and the Earth. The course follows the evolution of life on our planet through deep...
Our Solar System and Earth
4th - College | Online class
Ever since the Big Bang, the Universe has been drifting and expanding. The birth and death of stars leave an aftermath of galaxies, planets, and even living organisms. Watch the Earth transform...
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best way to learn Astronomy?
The best learning resource is the one that you will stick with. For some students, that means a resource that's fun and engaging like a mobile or PC game. For others it's a resource that lets them learn on their own time, like a mobile app or YouTube channel. For other students, it's a resource that emphasizes reinforcement, such as a workbook or set of printable worksheets. The best way to figure out what is right for you is to look at a wide range of resources, keeping your selection criteria in mind. Search our database of 43 resources for learning Astronomy.
What should I consider when choosing a learning resource for Astronomy?
Think about what is going to help you continue with the resource and actually complete it. Primary considerations should be:
- Time commitment - how much time can you spend with this resource per day/week?
- Portability - will you be studying at home or in other places, such as on the bus or after school?
- Reinforcement learning - does the resource offer reinforcement? Think about whether you'll want exercises or printable worksheets to help you practice what you learned.
- Price - does the resource require a monthly subscription? This may be fine for topics you can learn in a month or two, but it may be prohibitively expensive otherwise.
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