Following is a non-exhaustive list of internet sites to help discover astronomy and its pedagogical activities. Click on "Look at the sites" to discover the various sites.
Useful links
Les sites de données astronomiques
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Map of the observatories in metropolitan France: with internet links to these observatories and to the France/Canada observatory in Hawaii. |
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Bass2000 : data and pictures of the Sun obtained using French instruments. |
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BDIP : collection of historical planetary images starting in the 20th century. |
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Ephemeris : tall the solar system body ephemeris.. |
Institution sites
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CEA :CEA’s world year of astronomy with the "incollables sur l’univers" (flash videos) and other videos. |
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CNRS : 19 podcasts by important astronomers. CNRS :the national research centre for scientific research, is a public scientific and technical research organism. The mission of the CNRS is to create knowledge, and to make it available to society. |
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CNES jeunes : on the French space site, the latest information, files and games.. |
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ESO : ESO: the site of the European Southern Observatory. Pictures, videos and astronomical news. |
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Space NASA :NASA created simulation of the motion of each body in the solar system. APOD-NASA: "picture of the day", and the collection of "pictures of the day from the NASA site. NASA : many astronomical pictures (old and current) on space exploration, by the American space agency. |
Pedagogical resources
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IMCCE : pedagogical pages on time, calendars, eclipses and more generally solar system phenomena, by the IMCCE. |
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School activities, produced by the UFE : the suggestions for school activities, which are in the pedagogical suitcase of the UFE. |
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10 experiments to do, produced by the AFA and the «petits débrouillards»: produced on the occasion of the exhibition "the sky: mirror of cultures". |
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Construction of sundial : sundials, how they work, how to make them. |
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Cahiers Clairaut: all the article in the Cahiers Clairaut of the CLEA, on-line in PDF format ! |
Museums and other places to visit
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SOLEIL, Synchrotron : SOLEIL is a particle accelerator (for electrons) which produces synchrotron radiation, a light of unequalled brilliance which enables one to explore matter at the atomic scale. |
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Palais de la découverte : The Parisian museum of science which organizes scientific exhibitions, talks, colloquia, projects videos, has animations … |
Initiatives amateurs or associations supported by the Observatoire de Paris
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Science at school : a ministerial initiative whose purpose is to support and encourage projects for scientific culture in high schools. |
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Planète-Sciences : association sponsored by the CNES, Planète-Sciences proposes for youngsters experimental scientific and technical activities, as leisure activities, and also during school time, with the support of scientific and industrial organizations. |
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ANPCEN : an association promoting a light pollution free sky. |
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La Main à la Pâte : the association created by Georges Charpak to develop experimental science at school. |
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La Banque des Savoirs (section Astronomie) :): the knowledge bank (Banque des Savoirs), created by the Conseil général de l’Essonne, is an information and popularization site for all. Its vocation is to transmit knowledge, thanks to the support of recognized experts, and to stimulate discussion on scientific and ethical questions. |
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Science.Gouv : science.gouv is the portal of the scientific internet for the public. Targeting teachers and youth, it proposes numerous resources. |
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AFOEV : Association Française d’Observation des Etoiles Variables (French association of variable star observers). |
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Aude : an association of amateur astronomers who do scientific measurements on supernovae, variable stars and asteroids. |
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Astrosurf :the site housing French amateur astronomers’ sites. |
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SF2A : The purpose of the Société Française d’Astronomie et d’Astrophysique (the French Society for Astronomy and Astrophysics) is to contnribute to the development and popularization of astronomy in France, with the help of the body of professional astronomers who have the same objective. |
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Porte aux étoiles : site for general astronomy, with a wide objective, edited by the AFA. |
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Futura-Sciences: site for general astronomy and science intended for the public, containing a great deal of news, and many files on astrophysical subjects and the conquest of space. |