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NASA'S UNIVERSE OF LEARNING PROJECTS

Introduction to our Projects

Our team has released distinctive and inspiring informal learning activities appropriate for all audiences. Examples include taking and developing telescope images, watching 3D visualizations or videos about astronomical topics, exploring a range of photos from space- and ground-based telescopes, and in-person and online events and activities you can adapt to your space and audience needs. We also offer professional training opportunities to informal educators. Below, we sample a few of the amazing ways you can explore the universe and help audiences apply the scientific process through NASA’s Universe of Learning projects.

  • Accessible Learning Resources

    Find an array of accessible learning materials to support a variety of learners.

    Illustration of a hand holding a glowing ball

  • AstroPix

    Find thousands of images collected from telescopes in space and on the ground on this easy-to-search site.

    AstroPix logo with Crab Nebula image in background

  • AstroViz

    Watch visualizations of cosmic objects that tell multiwavelength science stories and create 3D astronomy experiences.

    Eta Carinae with "Astroviz" text overlay

  • AstroViz Community of Practice

    Exchange ideas and learn about astronomical visualizations.

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  • Data Manipulation

    Join workshops and find resources about coding and 3D printing that use authentic NASA datasets to share with your audiences.

    Illustration of a space telescope above earth with zeros and ones in the background

  • DIY Planet Search

    Learn how to take your own measurements of known exoplanets and contribute them to the DIY Planet Search Community.

    Illustration of an exoplanet

  • Exoplanet Watch

    Help NASA observe distant worlds around other stars by using a modest backyard telescope and camera to trace tiny, faint shadows cast by exoplanets as they cross the faces of their stars.

    A cropped portion of the TRAPPIST-1 Exoplanet Travel Bureau poster

  • Informal Learning Network

    Connect to our resources to tailor and implement program models that are specific to your audiences.

    Silhouetted child holding 3 different colored film paper up to a brightly colored astronomical image with overlaid text "The Informal Learning Network NASA's Universe of Learning"

  • MicroObservatory

    Investigate the wonders of the deep sky by commanding a ground-based robotic telescope and process the image with MicroObservatory’s JS9-4L tool.

    Telescope used by the MicroObservatory

  • NASA's Astrophoto Challenges

    Try your hand at processing images from NASA's space telescopes, or capture and process your own!

    Multi-wavelength image of the Carina Nebula

  • National Science Olympiad

    Help learners participate in regional, state, and/or national Science Olympiad tournaments or incorporate our activities into your own events.

    Science Olympiad logo

  • Science Briefings

    Attend ongoing professional learning experiences that cover a range of science topics and allow plenty of time for informal educators to ask questions.

    Illustration of several planets and spectra

  • Teachable Moments

    Make NASA discoveries relevant and engaging to learners everywhere.

    Closeup view of the Webb Telescope

  • Universe Unplugged

    Explore science topics in playful videos that are rooted in real astronomy or join a monthly “Live Chat” with astronomers.

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  • ViewSpace

    A free, web-based collection of digital interactives and videos highlighting the latest developments in astronomy.

    Viewspace logo above Earth image