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	Eclipse 1999! Begin your night in space by visiting this NASA site on the total eclipse of the sun that will occur on August 11. Learn fascinating facts about the eclipse and if you are unable to observe the eclipse outside, tune in to this site to view it online! Viewing an eclipse without proper eye protection can be dangerous so parents please ensure that children are properly supervised.     Star Child Visit this learning center for young astronomers where the site creators say, ". . .you will find interesting information about a lot of amazing space subjects. By the time you have completed the Space Stuff Section, you will be an expert on becoming an astronaut, space probes such as the Hubble Space Telescope, spacesuits, and the history of space travel."     The Nine Planets This multimedia adventure site created by Bill Arnett is filled with mythology, scientific facts, and history. This is an excellent site for the family to visit together. Be prepared to spend a great deal of time exploring the planets, or take the express tour!     Astronauts! Visit this site to learn everything you want to know about astronauts! You can even find information about how to become an astronaut, about living and working in space, and even where to write to your favorite astronauts.     Ask An Astronaut From the site: "Ask An Astronaut provides the opportunity for you to meet and then have your space-related questions answered by those who have been there. Each month we feature a different astronaut, so return often to see if your questions have been answered!"     NASA Multimedia Gallery The sights, sounds, and even art work of space! Sit back, relax and embark on this multimedia adventure.     The Space Place! This fun site invites you to do spacey things, make spacey things, discover space science in action, share with friends, and read amazing facts!     Challenge Your Knowledge Of The Planets At this point in your space adventure, you no doubt know a lot about the planets in our solar system. AFRO-Americ@'s site challenges you to test your knowledge with this shockwave game!     The Best Of The Hubble Space Telescope Fireworks in a black hole? Red Dwarves? Volcanoes in space? These are just a few of the fascinating images that you can treat yourself to at this site!     Project Starshine Learn all about this fascinating satellite program. Did you know that students from all over the world helped polish the 878 mirrors that cover the satellite's surface? Learn how you can track Starshine!     J-Track Track Mir, real time online! You can also see where the satellite Starshine is in its orbit too! Sit quietly and within just a few moments you can actually see the movement and change of positions appear on your screen.     Make Your Own Comet! What could be more exciting than to build your very own comet? This comet recipe is a great classroom or group project that requires adult supervision and participation.     Electronic Picture Books About Space Would you like to start your own library of fascinating space books? Exploration In Education offers several beautiful digital books for you to download free! Please always ask a parent's permission before downloading anything from the Internet.     Take The NASA Space Quiz! Another great way to test your knowledge!     Space Adventures By Kids! A wonderful collection of exciting stories! You can even add your own space adventure story to this collection, or perhaps you would like to help illustrate one of the stories?     Who's Out There? This site asks, "Are humans alone in the universe?" The scientists involved in SETI—the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence invite you to see what you would do if you were hired to lead such a search, and to "explore what you need to know to design a SETI research project, then test your skills at searching for alien signals!"     Space Kids' Activities! This is the place to go for oodles of fun space related puzzles, games, coloring pages and more!
	Thank you for visiting Children Of The Moon In Space. If you would like to read some story books about space, here are a few that you might enjoy:
	David A. Carter; Little Simon; ISBN: 0689814305
		David Milgrim; Troll Assoc; ISBN: 0816744629
	Elaine Scott, Margaret Miller; Disney Pr (Juv Pap); ISBN: 0786810394
		Keith Faulkner, Terry Hadler; Little Simon; ISBN: 0689809093
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