NOVA is the highest rated science
series
on television, the most watched
documentary series on public television and
has won every major television award, most of
them many times over. NOVA believes that science is neither sacred lore nor secret ritual, but rather curious people exploring interesting questions. NOVA’s approach, developed over more than a quarter century, is to select a topic of great interest to viewers and then produce a film that is as entertaining as it is informative. Equally important, NOVA shows the human story behind the science story. Whether exploring a galaxy or an atom, the series delves into the personalities responsible for the discoveries, and the social consequences of events in the lab.
NOVA Science NOW has teamed-up with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the new host of the series, to cover the timeliest developments and intriguing personalities in science and technology today. Presenting multiple stories in a magazine format reported by a diverse team of correspondents in the field, NOVA ScienceNOW airs five times a year in the NOVA time slot, Tuesdays at 8 PM ET.
A collection of over 1400 video clips that enable you to experience America’s wilderness firsthand — simply browse the topics or search for your particular interests. The main sections are: Animals, Ecosystems, Human History, Livelihoods, Earth & Space, Plants, Public Policy and Recreation. There is a special section for teachers, too, where you can collect ideas, video clips and other resources to share with their classes.
Named after the trailblazing astronomer Edwin P. Hubble
(1889-1953), the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a large,
space-based observatory which has revolutionized astronomy
by providing unprecedented deep and clear views of the
Universe, ranging from our own solar system to extremely
remote fledgling galaxies forming not long after the
Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago. HTS was Launched in
1990 and is located in orbit about 375 miles above the surface of the Earth.
The Spitzer Space Telescope orbits the earth
and takes infrared images that range from our Solar
System to the distant reaches of the Universe. It
is the last in NASA’s series of Great Observatories. Spitzer represents
an important scientific and technical cornerstone
of NASA's Astronomical Search for Origins Program. The Spitzer Space Telescope
is operated within IPAC ...
which has a website well worth visiting.
ESA is Europe’s gateway to space. It is cooperatively
run by 17 countries allowing it to undertake programs
and activities far beyond the scope of any single European
country. The Agency’s projects are designed to
find out more about the Earth, its immediate space environment,
the solar system and the Universe. ESA also works closely
with space organizations outside Europe.