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  1. 2024 NASA's Astrophoto Challenge (Summer)

    May 20 through August 5, 2024 Challenge

    Make your own image of the Cassiopeia A (Cas A) with NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge using James Webb Space Telescope data.  Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to ...

  2. 2024 NASA's Astrophoto Challenge (Winter)

    December 18, 2023 through February 29, 2024 Challenge

    Make your own image of the Crab Nebula with NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge using James Webb Space Telescope data.  Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use real ...

  3. 2023 NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge (Summer)

    May 15 through July 31, 2023 Challenge

    Make Your Own Image of the Phantom Galaxy M74 with NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge Using Webb data.  Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use real astronomical data ...

  4. NASA's Space Jam

    Activities
    Use code to create a solar system that really rocks! Have a blast learning about music, astronomy, and coding all at once! In these activities, you'll program planets to make music that is out of...
    NASA's Space Jam logo shows an artist-drawn hand placed on a record decorated with binary code, stars, and abstract shapes in purple, black, and peach.

  5. 2023 NASA's Astrophoto Challenge (Winter)

    January 3 through February 28, 2023 Challenge

    Make Your Own Image of the Eagle Nebula and the Pillars of Creation with NASA’s Astrophoto Challenge with Webb data   Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use ...

  6. After School Programming: Intro to Astronomy: Pinhead Institute

    Activities | Program Model | Toolkit
    This program was created to be paired with preexisting programming within informal learning environments. At the Pinhead institute, an introduction to astronomy was incorporated into a variety of after-school...
    Students participate in a hands-on activity identifying galaxy types

  7. Cosmic Science Investigations: Earth 2.0: Virginia Living Museum

    3D Object | Activities | Program Model | Toolkit
    Cosmic Science Investigations: Earth 2.0 is a summer camp experience designed for children who have completed fourth or fifth grade during the previous academic year. The program uses a guided exploration...
    Activity card game

  8. Beyond the Universe: South Dakota Discovery Center

    Activities | Program Model | Toolkit
    Beyond the Universe implemented the MicroObservatory into middle school curriculum to engage students in local communities. The project used a combination of NASA’s Universe of Learning activities...
    Astronomical Exhibit Display in a Children's Museum

  9. 2022 NASA's Astrophoto Challenges (Summer)

    May 2 through July 31, 2022 Challenge

    Make Your Own Image of the Eta Carinae star system and the Carina Nebula with NASA’s Astrophoto Challenges   Join NASA's Universe of Learning for an exciting opportunity to use real astronomical ...

  10. The Teen Cosmos Collective: North Carolina Museum of Life and Science

    3D Object | Activities | Program Model
    The Teen Cosmos Collective is a 10-week program for students seeking to enhance their science communication and literary skills. Throughout the multi-week program, participants are able to engage with...
    Group of teenagers posing together with a life-size astronaut cut out

  11. 2021 NASA's Astrophoto Challenge (Summer)

    July 1 through August 16, 2021 Challenge

    The summer 2021 NASA's Astrophoto Challenges have ended. This season's target: Messier 87 Galaxy. Try your hand at processing images from NASA's space telescopes, or capture and process ...

  12. DIY Planet Search

    Activities | Website
    New planets are being discovered on a regular basis, but that’s not the end of the story. After new planets have been discovered the scientific community needs to follow up with further investigations....

  13. 2020 NASA's Astrophoto Challenge (Winter)

    December 9, 2019 through February 29, 2020 Challenge

    The winter 2020 NASA's Astrophoto Challenges have ended. This season's target: M82 Galaxy. Try your hand at processing images from NASA's space telescopes, or capture and process your ...

  14. 2019 NASA's Astrophoto Challenge (Summer)

    May 31 through July 31, 2019 Challenge

    The summer 2019 NASA's Astrophoto Challenges have ended. This season's target: Whirlpool Galaxy. Try your hand at processing images from NASA's space telescopes, or capture and process ...

  15. Eyes on Exoplanets

    Activities | App | Exhibits | Interactive | Software | Website
    Get set for launch! Eyes on Exoplanets will fly you to any planet you wish – as long as it's far beyond our Solar System. This fully rendered 3D universe is scientifically accurate, allowing...