JMO Tools
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Chik-Wauk Museum Dark Sky Cam
The Dark Sky Cam captures images of auroral and milky way activity from the SkyCam mounted on the roof of the Chik-Wauk Museum in northern Minnesota. This site has remarkably dark skies which leads to amazing night sky viewing. It’s northern latitude also means higher chances of seeing aurora.
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SDO at 5 - NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory
A collection of images from the first five years of operation for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. These time-lapse images show the massive flares and filaments which explode from the Sun every single day.
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Celestron - Your Eclipse Footage 2017
For the 2017 total solar eclipse across America, telescope manufacturer Celestron invited people to send in their pictures and videos of the eclipse that they saw. It's a wonderful sample of the excitement that eclipse can provide.
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Eclipse Tracks
Use this map for a detailed ground track of eclipses. It will tell you where and when you need to go to get the best look.
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Geoelectric Field Empirical 3D Model
The Geoelectric Field is a measure of the induction hazard to artificial conductors, such as electrical power lines, that results from Geomagnetic Activity.
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Eyepiece Calculator
This site will allow you to enter the specifications for your telescope and eyepiece and then it will automatically calculate your telescope's performance.
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Eyepiece Math
This site will teach you to calculate your telescope's performance when using different eyepieces.
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A Guide to Smartphone Astrophotography
Previously, expensive cameras were required, but the advent of smartphones brings this exciting hobby into the hands of students and life-long learners for exciting journeys of exploration. This step-by-step guide written by a professional astronomer will show you how to do it!
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Space Weather Prediction Center
You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows! All YOU need is data! This gets you right to the data page so you can make your OWN solar forecast.
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What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?
The year 2020 marks the 30th birthday of the Hubble Space Telescope. What did the telescope look at on YOUR birthday? Click here to find out!
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JPL Moon Phase Calendar
Know all the dates and times for all the moon phases this year with your own moon phase calendar!
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ESA's Star Mapper
A visualisation based on data from the European Space Agency's Hipparcos star mapper. -
Microsoft WorldWide Telescope
Instantly transport yourself into the cosmos with a multitude of tools to help explore the universe through your very own virtual telescope.
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Build your Own Scale Model Solar System
Have a ball around the house? Imagine if that were the Sun, how big would the rest of the solar system be? Now you can easily calculate that, using this tool from the Exploratorium.
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Earth From Above!
Tune in to watch the world slide by your window. An HD camera view from the International Space Station.
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NASA STEM@Home
A new resource for learning at home! Tons of fun activities that you can do, while we are remote learning.
Learning Tools
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History of Satellites
Learn about the history of satellites and how they benefit us here on Earth: providing a watchful eye from above, tracking our weather and climate, and connecting the globe with a communication network.
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Clear Sky Chart
This site shows when it will be cloudy or clear for up to the next two days. It's a prediction of when JMS Observatory, MN, will have good weather for astronomical observing. -
Eyes on the Solar System
Eyes on the Solar System is a 3-D environment full of real NASA mission data.
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The Evening Sky Map
The Evening Sky Map (PDF) is a 2-page monthly guide to the night sky suitable for all sky watchers including newcomers to Astronomy. -
Heavens Above
Find out when the space station, space shuttle, and other satellites will be passing over. -
International Space Station
This annotated animation details the assembly of the International Space Station, from the launch of the first segment in 1998 to today and beyond.
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The JASON Project
The JASON project connects students, in the classroom and out, to real science and exploration to inspire and motivate them to study and pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). -
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is the lead U.S. center for robotic exploration of the solar system, and conducts major programs in space-based
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Make a Star Finder
Make a Star Finder. Learn your way around the night sky by finding some of the constellations. -
NASA
NASA.gov brings you images, videos and interactive features from the unique perspective of America’s space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, subscribe to blogs, RSS feeds and podcasts, watch NASA TV live, or simply read about our mission to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. -
NASA's Solar System Exploration
This site provides content on missions, events, education, people and other things related to the exploration of the planets in our solar system -
Stellarium
Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. -
Uncle Al's Sky Wheels
Here is an astronomical tool that will help you find constellations of stars and other things in the sky.
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88 Constellations
Learn about the 88 constellations that appear in the night sky. Wholeheartedly endorsed by the Lyndhurst STEM Club!
