The Palomar Observatory is perhaps the world's most famous astronomical observatory. Since the 1930's it has been, and continues to be, a center of astronomical research.

The Palomar Observatory is open to the public daily (except for December 24 & 25 when it is closed) from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for self guided tours.

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The Galileoscope™ is a high-quality, low-cost telescope kit developed for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 by a team of leading astronomers.

No matter where you live, with this easy-to-assemble, telescope can see the celestial wonders that Galileo Galilei first glimpsed 400 years ago and that still delight stargazers today.

The Galileoscope costs just US$15 each plus shipping. Kits will start shipping in late April 2009.

NASA, has created a site just for kids By exploring the site, you can also find games and great videos and photographs from and about space.

Amazing Space uses the Hubble Space Telescope's discoveries to inspire and educate about the wonders of our universe. Test your basic astronomy knowledge, get basic space information, and tour a space art gallery.


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