 Transit of Venus 2012 resources and information about transits in the solar system and in particular the transit of Venus of 2012 June 6.
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 Planet Hunters (planethunters.org) look at changes in star brightness using data collected by NASA's Kepler spacecraft in the form of graphs of brightness vs time (light curves). |
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 Kepler In Brief
A short summary of how Kepler works—intended for educators.
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 Activities
Fun things to do that tell the story of the Kepler mission—mostly designed for classrooms. |
 Amateur Astronomers
The Shadows & Silhouettes kit is given to amateur astronomy clubs in the Night Sky Network to use in their public outreach programs and events.
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 Models and Simulations
Models and Simulations, including a fun Lego project that illustrates how Kepler discovers planets. |
Planetarium Program
Links to planetarium shows about exoplanets, including an audience participation one: "Strange Planets." |
 Presentations
Audio-visuals aids and videos of presentations by Kepler Team. |
 Sagan Essay Contest Sponsored by NASA's Kepler Mission and SETI Institute Awards were announced November 9, 2010
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 Resources
Materials for teachers including handouts, information, solar system transits. |
 Just for Fun Includes Art, Music, Poetry, Humor, Kepler T-shirts. |
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