Myths about Pluto
Credit (button images): courtesy of Corel Corporation.
Windows to the Universe Community | |
News | Opportunities |
Explore Myths about Pluto
Did you know?
Do you know what causes the different phases of the Moon?Do you understand the scientific process?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
Do you know what this word or phrase means?Tide
xTide : A tide is the regular rising and falling of the ocean's surface caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on the ocean and the Earth's rotation.
Click on the word to find out!
Research Highlights
“Missing” Heat May Affect Future Climate Change
Current observational tools cannot account for roughly half of the heat that is believed to have built up on Earth in recent years, according to a "Perspectives" article in this week's issue of the journal...Read more
Shop Windows to the Universe
Pyrite twins are available in our online store, along with other minerals and fossils, books, activities, jewelry, and household items.
Science Blogs
Perspectives on Earth and Space Science Education
Real Climate: climate science from climate scientists
Star Stuff: science news from an astronomer's perspective
Generous sponsorship of Windows to the Universe is provided by the Hewlett Foundation, the American Geological Institute, the American Geophysical Union, the National Science Foundation, NASA, NCAR, and the CISM and CMMAP projects.
The source of this material is Windows to the Universe, at http://windows2universe.org/ from the National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA). The Website was developed in part with the support of UCAR and NCAR, where it resided from 2000 - 2010. © 2011 National Earth Science Teachers Association. Windows to the Universe® is a registered trademark of NESTA. All Rights Reserved. See our copyright and licenses page for information about how you can use our materials.Site policies and disclaimer.
