Glencoe Science Weblinks - Chapter 14 - The Solar System and Beyond

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Unit 3 : Physical Science

Chapter 14 : The Solar System and Beyond

Reflectors and Refractors
This site takes you on a virtual tour of Yerkes Observatory, which houses the largest refracting telescope in the world. Click on any of the photographs to get a closer look at each telescope.

Telescopes
Telescopes assist mankind in seeing far beyond the distances that can't be seen by the unaided eye. Visit this site to learn more, including the difference between reflective and refractive telescopes. Of the two types, which is the largest? Why?

Unit 3: Earth Science

Project Galileo: Bringing Jupiter to Earth
Data and images from NASA's Galileo spacecraft.

Jupiter Events
This links to satellite images of Jupiter and other interesting facts about planets in the solar system.

Welcome to the Planets
This links to images and information about the solar system and the spacecraft exploring it.

Grand Canyon Explorer – the Geology of the Grand Canyon
This site gives information on how the Grand Canyon was formed, why it looks the way it does, and information on the Toroweap formation.