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Astronomy (Stars, Sun, Planets, & Solar System)

• Pluto Demoted! (August 24, 2006)
• Asteroids
• Astronomical Constants
• Astronomical Terms
• Astronomical Observatories (Encyclopedia)
• Astronomy (Encyclopedia A-Z)
  • Black hole
  • Galaxy
  • Planet
  • Planetary system
  • Star
  • Sun
  • More Astronomical Terms
• Astronomy: Biographies (Encyclopedia A-Z)
• Astronomy Web Sites
• Comet Hale-Bopp
• Comets
• Origin of the Universe
• Sun, Moon, Stars: Monthly Movement of the heavenly bodies

The Solar System

• The Auroras
• Eclipse
• Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2007
• Formation of the Solar System
• How the Planets and Satellites Got Their Names
• The Moon | The Moon's Phases
• The Planets
  • Mercury
  • Venus
  • Earth
  • Mars
  • Jupiter
  • Saturn
  • Uranus
  • Neptune
  • Pluto
  • Pluto Demoted! (August 24, 2006)
• The Sun
• Your Weight and Age on Other Planets

Stars and Constellations

• Birth and Death of a Star
• Brightest Stars and Constellations
• Constellations (Encyclopedia)
  • Big Dipper, Little Dipper
  • Cassiopeia
  • Orion
  • Pegasus
  • More Constellations Terms
• The Constellations (Almanac)
• The 88 Recognized Constellations (Almanac)
• Famous Star Gazers
• Meteors and Meteorites
• Stars (Encyclopedia A-Z)

Seasons and Calendar

• Calendars
• Days of the Week
• History of the Calendar
• Months and Names of the Months
• Perpetual Calendar
• Seasons for the Northern Hemisphere
  • Vernal Equinox
  • Summer Solstice
  • Fall Equinox
  • Winter Solstice
• Time and Calendar
• Understanding the Solstice

Environment

• Environment
• Geographers: Biographies
• Naturalists: Biographies
• Oceanographers: Biographies
• Science Projects: Understanding and Using the Scientific Method
• Earth Science Projects
• Earth Timeline
• Environment Glossary
• Environmental Organizations
• Environmental Protection Milestones
• Environmental Studies (Encyclopedia A-Z)
  • Acid Rain
  • Air Pollution
  • Ecology
  • Endangered Species
  • Global Warming
  • Pollution
  • Solid Waste
  • Water Pollution
  • Wildlife Refuge
  • More Environmental Studies Terms
• Global Warming
• Greenhouse Gas Effect
• Major Air Pollutants
• Ozone
• Recycling

Energy

• Energy
• Energy and the Earth
• Energy Consumption Statistics
• Greatest Oil Reserves
• Greatest Natural Gas Reserves
• Types of Energy
• U.S. Energy Sources

Geology

• Geologists: Biographies
• Paleontologists: Biographies
• Geology (Encyclopedia A-Z)
  • Cambrian Period
  • Cenozoic Era
  • Geology
  • Glacier
  • Paleontology
  • Paleozoic era
  • Rock
  • More Geology Terms
• Metallurgy and Mining (Encyclopedia A-Z)
  • Alloy, Metallurgy, Mining, Steel, view full list
• Minerals (Encyclopedia A-Z)
  • Coal, Crystal, Diamond, Gem, Petroleum (Crude Oil), view full list

Weather

• Climate
  • Climate of 100 Selected U.S. Cities
  • Record Highest Temperatures by State
  • Record Lowest Temperatures by State
  • Winter Weather Across America
  • World and U.S. Extremes of Climate

• Weather Events
  • Billion Dollar U.S. Weather Disasters, 1980 - 2005
  • Timeline of Major Storm Events
    • Floods, Avalanches, and Tidal Waves
    • U.S. Hurricanes
    • Cyclones
    • Blizzards
    • U.S. Tornadoes
    • Droughts and Heat Waves
  • Greatest Snowfalls in North America
  • Hurricanes
    • Deadliest Hurricanes in the United States
    • Most Intense Hurricanes in the United States
    • Costliest Hurricanes of the Century
    • Atlantic Hurricane Names
    • Retired Hurricane Names
    • Hurricanes: The Greatest Storms on Earth
  • Lightning, Thunderstorms, and Tornadoes
  • Lightning
  • Lightning Advice
  • Tornadoes
    • 25 Deadliest Tornadoes in the United States
    • Deadliest Tornado Outbreak
    • Tornado Fatalities by State
  • Tsunamis
  • Some Major Storms in the United States
  • Worst Weather of the Twentieth Century

• Forecasting the Weather
  • A Short Overview of Weather Words
  • About Forecasting
  • Air Masses, Fronts, and Pressure Systems
  • Air Pressure and Humidity
  • What Kind of Cloudy Is It?
  • Cloud Formation
  • Cloud Types
  • Clouds and Forecasting
  • El Niño Explained
  • Moisture and Humidity
  • Rain: Why Does it Rain?
  • Meteorology: Preparing a Forecast
  • Meteorologists: Biographies
  • Meteorology: A Career
• Collecting Weather Data
  • Temperature
  • Fahrenheit and Celsius (Centigrade) Scales
  • Measuring Pressure
  • Wind Speed and Direction
  • Relative Humidity
  • Rain Measurement
  • Upper-Air Observations
  • Wind Chill Index
  • Radar and Satellites
  • Using Computers for Forecasting

• Terms and Concepts: Encyclopedia
  • Atmospheric Sciences (Encyclopedia A-Z)
    • Atmosphere, Jet stream, view full list
  • Meteorological Instruments (Encyclopedia A-Z)
    • Barometer, Hygrometer, Weather balloon, view full list
  • Weather and Climate (Encyclopedia A-Z)
    • Air Mass, Cloud, Frost, Rain, Tornado, view full list

Earth Sciences: Just for Fun

Quizzes

• Constellations
• Eclipse
• Famous Environmentalists
• Mars
• Extreme Weather Disasters
• Weather Proverbs

Other

• Once in a Blue Moon
• The Blizzard Of 1888
• Dog Days of Summer
• Taking Care of the Earth Every Day
• Today's Weather Fact