Visit your local library to find books about space and consult online encyclopedias. Libraries and civic center often have lectures and presentations on educational topics, including space. Take an introductory class on astronomy at your school.
Another great option is The Universe on the History Channel.
Start with shows like Star Trek, Firefly, and Lost in Space. There is a wealth of classic literature about space travel. Perhaps the best and most well known novel is 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke. Other writers include Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, and Robert Heinlein.
Also check out educational videos about the current projects happening at NASA at: https://www. dvidshub. net/unit/NASA.
Check out NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge, ISS Spotter, and Star Chart.
NASA plans to launch a new robotic science rover to Mars in 2020. It will conduct further research on the red planet and answer key questions about the possibility of life on Mars. [5] X Research source Stay informed of everything that is sent into space. Launches are very frequent, sending up satellites and supplies for the International Space Station. For the complete schedule, check out: https://calendar. google. com/calendar/embed?src=space. reddit@gmail. com&mode=AGENDA&pli=1. Check out the work of Space X. This private company is building and testing a fleet of spaceships that aims to create a space tourism industry, holds contracts with NASA, and wants to build a colony on Mars.
Inquire if your local museums have a permanent or visiting exhibit about space. Visit your local planetarium for an exhibit on stars and planets. Find the closest one to your location at: http://www. go-astronomy. com/planetariums. htm Take a road trip to Roswell, New Mexico, the site of a purported alien visit in 1950s. You’ll find plenty of alien folklore with the added benefit of being in perfect stargazing country.
You can begin by checking out incredible images from the Hubble telescope (http://hubblesite. org/gallery/), NASA’s own collection of photos, as well as the European Space Agency’s collections (http://www. esa. int/spaceinimages/Images).
Check to see what objects will be visible on a particular night so you know what to look for. Check the weather report for rain or clouds. Consider planning a camping trip to coincide with a meteor shower. National and state parks have campgrounds and the added benefit of being away from cities with light pollution. You can use binoculars or a personal telescope to zoom in on the stars.
