| An_Atlas_of_the_Universe Contains 3D maps of the universe zooming out from the nearest stars to the scale of the galaxy and out to the surrounding superclusters and finally to the scale of the known universe. |
| Beyond_Earth_-_Everything_Not_on_Earth Provides information about the beginning of universe and solar system. About the planets, quasars, the Milky Way, black holes. Life of a star. Travel in space and extra terrestrial beings. |
| Eric_Weisstein\'s_World_of_Astronomy A web encyclopedia. Over 500 entries, ranging from definitions to full articles. |
| Infrared_Astronomy All about infrared astronomy from NASA's infrared astronomy center: Discovery of infrared, what is infrared and infrared astronomy, history, the infrared universe, gallery, activities, discoverie |
| Logarithmic_Maps_of_the_Universe Show universe in terms of distance from Earth center. Includes such things as satellites, planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies, out to cosmic microwave background radiation from the Big Bang. |
| The_Naming_of_Stars Leaflet from Royal Greenwich Observatory. |
| Space_com_-_The_Greatest_Myths,_Hoaxes_&_Mysteries_in_Astronomy_and_Space_Science Article briefly discussing 21 topics. |
| Stars_and_Planets Information about interesting stars and planets in our galaxy, as well as astral bodies outside the Milky Way. Includes photos. |
| About_Chemistry News articles, periodic tables, educational resources, newsletters, and annotated links. |
| Chemical_Forums Discussion boards for all areas of chemistry, at levels ranging from high school to graduate school and practicing chemists. Site also includes web directory, periodic table, articles, and reference t |
| CHEMINFO__Chemical_Information_Sources_from_Indiana_University Site designed to help people find and learn how to use chemical information resources on the Internet and elsewhere. Email discussion list available. |
| Molecule_of_the_Day Bloggish sort of site by a chemist who enjoys writing about the relationship between chemistry and real life to non-chemists. |
| Sci_Chem_FAQ A fairly comprehensive list of frequently asked questions and answers about chemistry and related topics. |
| Astronomical_Constants_from_NASA Astronomical/space constants and equations. |
| Beta-Theta Gives general defintions, background and examples from the science fields of biology, physics, chemistry, math, and history. Includes forum boards. |
| The_Constants_and_Equations_Pages Expanding reference resource for science, math and astronomy |
| EquationSheet_com Searchable directory, arranged by field, of equations, constants, symbols and SI units. Also features LaTEX utilities, software links. |
| GrayLIT_Network Searchable database for reports that are generated by federally funded projects. |
| RefScout A weekly, scientific reference mailing service. Screens databases covering life and medical sciences for the key words or the combination of key words specified and will automatically update with an |
| About__Science_Job_Searching Offers science jobs, employment information and career resources. |
| Career_Cornerstone a resource center for those pursuing careers in engineering, mathematics, information technology, and the physical sciences. |
| PhDs_org Career information and job listings for post doctorate graduates in Science Math and Engineering field. Offers information on graduate schools in the science fields. |
| Research_Experience_for_Undergraduate_(REU)_Program The National Science Foundation makes possible a number of opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research projects each summer. The exploration sites are established in various fields of |
| Science_and_Engineering_Workforce_Project A network of labor economists and other researchers studying the professional development, deployment, and productivity of scientists, engineers, and highly skilled technical workers. |
| ScienceCareers_org Searchable database of jobs, sorted by field specialty. Can post resume and curriculum vitae. Includes tips for improving the workplace for employers and employees. |
| Science\'s_Next_Wave On-line career resources for young scientists, students and graduates. |
| Mums_in_Science A resource for busy mothers working or wanting to return to work in science fields. Offers information about workshops, career development, and new discoveries. [RSS] |
| Agriculture_21 Food and Agriculture Organization's agriculture website. Includes a news magazine plus guides and links to information on livestock, biotechnology, land/water development, crop production, plant prote |
| Agriculture_and_Agri-Food_Canada Provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth. |
| Board_on_Agriculture_and_Natural_Resources,_NAS/NRC Part of U.S. National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council. Topics on site include animal nutrition, pesticides, and federal funding of agricultural research. |
| CIAT__International_Center_for_Tropical_Agriculture Carries out research into agriculture and crops. Details of projects, regional activities, educational information, project databases. |
| EARD_InfoSys European Information System on Agricultural Research website. Links and information on research on crops, agricultural, and fisheries topics. |
| The_Earth\'s_Carrying_Capacity_-_Some_Literature_Reviews A review spread over hundreds of pages, of the global literature on degradation of soils, crop, grazing and forest lands, and fisheries. |
| GARDEN-InfoSys+ Maps the German landscape of agricultural research for development (ARD) and offers access to German web resources in ARD. |
| National_Institute_of_Agricultural_Botany Independent body specialising in agriculture, horticulture and food. It supplies a number of services including consultancy, training, and technical advice to governments, supra-governmental agencies, |
| Resource_Centre_on_Urban_Agriculture_and_Forestry Provides resources for the integration of agriculture into urban planning. Website holds a number of papers and links to related sites. |
| The_Small_Farm_Resource Aims to disseminate information of use to people with small farms or rural property. Topics include aquaculture, beekeeping, livestock, orchard and forage crops, and pests. |
| U_S__Department_of_Agriculture Enhancing the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture. |
| British_Council__Science These pages guide you into UK science, engineering and technology, and environment, and list services and information produced by the British Council. |
| Dr__Matrix\'_Web_World_of_Science Links to internet science resources. |
The Great Galaxy in Andromeda - Credit & Copyright: John P. Gleason, Celestial Images
Prof. GENE SMITH's ASTRONOMY TUTORIAL FOR STUDENTS & OTHER INTERESTED FOLKSIf this looks a little like an Introductory College Astronomy Course, that is because these pages were developed for my Courses for Liberal Arts Majors.These pages will evolve to feature topical materialand new research. (Copious thanks go to Susan Rappoport who has done a bit of everything in making these pages possible.)
The Scale of The Universe 
Introduction: Through the Universe at the Speed of Light 
A Brief History of Astronomy 
Forces and Light 
Telescopes: Ground-Based and Space Bourne Refractors, Reflectors, Radio & Space Telescopes 
Thermal Radiation & Atomic Structure 
Stellar Spectra & Spectral Classification 
The Sun as a Star; The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram 
Nuclear Energy/ Solar Neutrinos 
Stellar Evolution I -- Forming Stars to the Main Sequence 
Stellar Evolution II -- Massive Stars 
Supernovae, Neutron Stars & Pulsars 
General Relativity 
Black Holes 
The Milky Way Galaxy 
The Interstellar Medium 
The Distance Scale in the Universe 
Galaxies: The Spiral Nebulae 
Clusters of Galaxies 
Dark Matter & Gravitational Lenses 
Quasars & Active Galaxies 
Starbursts & Colliding Galaxies 
The Big Bang - A Brief History of the Universe 
Cosmology -- The Structure and Future of the Universe Featured Links NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day Images and description of NASA supported research of topical interest. Frequently features Hubble Space Telescope and other research that you'll see on the news. Griffith Observatory Star Award Sites.NASA Watch - Latest space News.TheNine Planets, a multimedia tour of the planets.Hubble Space Telescope PhotosVisit a black hole or neutron star!
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UCSD Physics Department HomePage.
UCSD Campus WWW ServerLast Updated 5 October, 2000Conducted by Gene Smith, CASS/UCSD, with considerable assistance from S. Rappoport.Comments or Questions? You may send email to Prof. H. E. (Gene) Smith CASS 0424, UCSD9500 Gilman DriveLa Jolla CA 92093-0424