Teacher resource: Solar Eclipse Newspaper Article
The Solar Eclipse Newspaper article resource can be found here.
For Teachers
Educational resources database
The RAS work closely with lead educators and teachers to identify excellent educational resources that can be used by students and teachers, in order to support the teaching of astronomy and geophysics topics.
One of the most comprehensive databases of astronomy and geophysics resources is maintained by ESERO-UK.
Astronomical databases and archives
Astronomical Data Centre (UK) The Data Centre is part of the Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit and houses a good selection of data from the UK's ground-based telescopes, as well as a number of catalogues.
Getting started in Astronomy
Contents
- Introduction
- Astronomy as a hobby
- Getting to know the night sky
- Buying a telescope
- Astronomy as a career
- Resource List:
- Planispheres
- Suggested Reading
- Software
- Societies
- Astronomical Holidays
- Distance Learning courses
Introduction
This page lists selected sources of reference material, including books, magazines, computer software, web sites, societies and distance-learning cour
Geophysics links
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Bookstore, education, discussion group, searchable database of geologists and students, meetings, links - American Geological Institute
Useful links to key US geological organizations, news, the Georef Database, geological links. - American Geophysical Union
The umbrella organization for US geophysicists - details of meetings, publications, research, education, links etc.
Solstices at Stonehenge
Solstices are exciting events and can be a time of worship and reflection.
Here are some useful links about solstices: