Discover Basic Information about Astronomy and Space Exploration

By Nick Greene, About.com Guide to Space / Astronomy

Research astronomy topics and space exploration related resources. Discover definitions and answers to frequently asked questions. Get started in your studies of astronomy and space with basic infomational references. Learn what other people want to know and ask your own questions about space and astronomy basics.

1. Astronomy Resources
2. Astronomy Basics
3. Space Basics
4. Space Exploration History
5. Space Missions

Astronomy Resources

Discover resources including publications and web sites dealing with astronomy. Find software for use in astronomy. Learn about all the computer resources for astronomy and space.

• Astronomy and Space Glossary
• Free Sky Maps

Astronomy Basics

Discover definitions and answers to frequently asked questions. Learn the basics of astronomy. This is where you can find what you need to know about astronomy.

• What is Astronomy?
• What is the Solar System
• Telescopes in a Nutshell

Space Basics

Space exploration is a fascinating topic for many people. The phrase "rocket science" denotes something very hard. However, there is some basic information that many people can and do learn. Discover definitions and answers to frequently asked questions. Learn the basics of space exploration.

• Space Firsts
• Space Agencies

Space Exploration History

Discover the history of space exploration. From the first beep in the nightsky of Sputnik through the visit to the international Space Station, learn more about space exploration history.

• History of NASA
• Project Mercury Overview

Space Missions

Space missions are designed to explore the unknown and learn more about the universe around us. Whether it's a manned space mission to the moon, a robot explorer in the solar system or a probe to the galaxy beyond, learn more about space exploration missions.

• Space Missions by Decade
• Space Missions by Project