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"As the most visible man-made object in the night sky the International Space Station (ISS) is of significance to humankind. It takes humans from being explorers of space to being residents of space. "

"In the whole history of space exploration, I've never seen something like this visualization (below). It's a look back at the past 50 years of space exploration… visualized in one single image. It's incredibly detailed so you're going to have to click on the image and then zoom in, pan around, etc. "

"Spacewalk is a new multiplayer game in which players explore the International Space Station. The game is a free-form game. Spacewalk players take on the roles of astronauts in the International Space Station."

"An amazing collection of inforgraphics from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory showing aspects of space and the missions to discover its secrets."

"Follow these instructions to build your own International Space Station model."

Easing Brain Fatigue With a Walk in the Park - http://t.co/LRKMGud99Q http://t.co/OEGKpQrbnU

Open Access Educational Online Magazine - Special Space and Science Theme

A superb YouTube channel with a huge collection of stunning space videos. Explore to planets, the galaxy and the universe.

"NASA's Spacecraft 3D is an augmented reality (AR) application that lets you learn about and interact with a variety of spacecraft that are used to explore our solar system, study Earth, and observe the universe. Using a printed AR Target and the camera on your mobile device, you can get up close with these robotic explorers, see how they move, and learn about the engineering feats used to expand our knowledge and understanding of space. Spacecraft 3D will be updated over time to include more of the amazing spacecraft that act as our robotic eyes on the earth, the solar system and beyond! "

"Well this is just too good to not share. As a child, I always dreamed of being an astronaut and bouncing around on the moon. But then I quickly realized I wasn't smart enough, strong enough, or basically good enough for anything close to that."

"Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. Each day the antennas are directed to receive or transmit data to any number of robotic spacecraft exploring our Solar System and beyond - yesterday it was the Mars Curiosity Landing. Thanks to DSS-45 (34-metre) DSS-34 (34-metre) DSS-43 (70-metre). 1080p coming :-)"

A huge collection of science videos on an array of topics from space to life science to geology and much more. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

A great flash game where players must shoot a ball into a hole and use the magnets to help you. There is lots of science to learn in this game including about magnets, gravity and the orbits of space objects. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

Your into the #ISS

This is an amazing map of our closest 100,000 stars. Zoom and explore our galaxy. See binary systems and exotic stars in exquisite 3D detail. Requires Google Chrome. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

"So, the Earth pulls on the moon because of gravity? Why doesn't the moon get pulled into the Earth and crash? What a great question."

"ASTRONOMERS have discovered what may be five planets orbiting Tau Ceti, the closest single star beyond our solar system, the temperature and luminosity of which nearly match the sun's. If they are planets, one is about the right distance from the star to feature mild temperatures, oceans of water, and even life. Don't pack your bags just yet, though: the discovery still needs to be confirmed."

On the evening of Monday, February 18, the Moon will occult (cover) Jupiter in Southern Australia (everywhere else sees it very close).  It will be quite spectacular with Jupiter's Moons being covered by the dark side of the Moon just before Jupiter.

"We can all get a little puzzled with time. Sometimes we have no idea where it goes, whereas there are other times when it goes by so fast. Yet one this is for sure…it is going at the same pace, no matter what, and the relationship between time and the cosmos is complex. Understanding the relationship, Cosmic Watch is a unique iPad app that provides an advanced, 3D astronomical time device for the digital age."

A comprehensive resource for school assignments. Need to do a research assignment on a famous astronomer? Well look no further, because everything you need is right here. Ready to scaffold your project? Then lets go. . .  (Warning!! Check your sources!!)