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Galaxy M81 seen by an
X-ray telescope |
The NVO's education and outreach partner projects bring data for billions of sky objects directly
to your computer. You'll be looking at the same data that professional astronomers study. These projects
can help you compare data with your own observations, or can provide you with a nearly endless source of
beautiful sky images.
The table below lists the NVO's current education and public outreach partners. Click the name of any
project to go to that project's web site (the site will open in a new window). Check back on this page for
more updates on how data provided by the NVO fit into these projects.
Name |
Description |
NVO Explorer |
Study the sky using the same tools that professional astronomers are using right now. |
Virtual Educational Observatory |
Explore the real sky on your computer, using a simulated telescope. |
Spectrum Explorer |
Access millions of spectra of stars and galaxies with a simple tool. |
The Digital Universe |
Surf through the universe on your computer, from the Solar System to the farthest quasars. |
Collaboratory |
Work with other amateur and professional astronomers to do real research by creating and sharing research journals and publications. |
CyberSpace |
Classify beautiful galaxies in an interactive planetarium exhibit, or with a web-based activity. |
SegNVO |
Learn what amateur astronomers, artists, and teachers look for from data provided by the NVO. |
M81 image courtesy of ROSAT, a project
of the Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik
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