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Orrery: Solar System Simulator (Popularity:  )
http://www.cuug.ab.ca/~kmcclary/
A Java applet that simulates gravitating masses. Features a working model with motions and sizes of 70 planets and moons to scale.
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IMO Meteor Shower Calendar 2009 (Popularity: )
http://www.imo.net/calendar/2009
Find maps and viewing tips for the meteor showers of 2009 from the International Meteor Organization.
Welcome to the 2009 International Meteor Organization (IMO) Meteor Shower Calendar. Of the more active ...
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Virtual Solar System (Popularity: )
http://www.solarsystem.org.uk/
Images, facts and quizzes about the nine planets. Also includes a scale model.
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A Planet Pursuit (Popularity: )
http://homepage.eircom.net/~aidanbarry/planetpursuit/
Pictures, facts and general information on the nine planets.
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Astronomy Trivia and Fun Facts (Popularity: )
http://www.answerblip.com/faqabout/astronomy
Know alot about Astronomy Trivia, read articles about it, have tons of useless trivia knowledge, come in and help answer questions.
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Views of the Solar System (Popularity: )
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm
Comprehensive multimedia tour with statistical data, detailed information, pictures and videos. Also includes educational resources.
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BBCi Space: Solar System (Popularity: )
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/solarsystem/index.shtml
3D tour including videos with audio and text information on the Sun and the bodies orbiting around it. (Shockwave and Realplayer required)
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Orrery: The Solar System in Action (Popularity: )
http://www.harmsy.freeuk.com/orrery.html
A concise tour containing numerous educational resources, and support for Spacetech's Orrery application.
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Solar System Trivia (Popularity: )
http://www.answerblip.com/faqabout/solar-system-trivia
Know alot about Solar System Trivia, read articles about it, have tons of useless trivia knowledge, come in and help answer questions.
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Stardate Online: Guide to the Solar System (Popularity: )
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/
Contains an outline of the formation and evolution of planets, comets, asteroids, and of their features and exploration.
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Astronomy 161: The Solar System (Popularity: )
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/
Overview with historical background and basic astronomy concepts, details about planets, satellites, asteroids, comets and meteors.
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SkyScopes (Popularity: )
http://www.skyscopes.com/
Information about planetary astronomy and space exploration and habitat. Online chat, message boards, and related links. Sells replicas and toys.
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Solar System Dynamics (Popularity: )
http://ssdbook.maths.qmw.ac.uk/
Web-based resources accompanying the book Solar System Dynamics, by Carl D. Murray and Stanley F. Dermott.
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StarDate Online (Popularity: )
http://stardate.org/nightsky/meteors
StarDate Online lists the year's major meteor showers and provides some basic viewing tips.
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Exploring the Planets (Popularity: )
http://www.nasm.si.edu/ceps/etp/
Sponsored by the National Air and Space Museum, contains many interesting facts about the planets, pictures, comparisons and a section dedicated to spacecraft.
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Solar System Dynamics (Popularity: )
http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/
Provides detailed information related to known bodies in orbit around the Sun. Ephemerides, physical parameters, Earth close-approaches, observer tools.
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Planetary Cartography and Graphics by Ralph Aeschliman (Popularity: )
http://ralphaeschliman.com
Planetary maps and graphics of Mars, the Moon and Venus.
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Astronomy Today - Solar System (Popularity: )
http://www.astronomytoday.com/astronomy/solarsystem.html
Fairly detailed information about our sun and its planets.
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Free Software for Planetary Science (Popularity: )
http://members.tripod.com/petermasek/marinerall.html
Image processing browers for Mariner 6, 7, 9, 10, Venera 15/16, and Viking Orbiter.
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Welcome to the Planets (Popularity: )
http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/
Select images from NASA's planetary exploration program.
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