Use the links below to get started on your research for your astronomy project.

Solar System Exploration—very comprehensive site with information about each planet and exploration of the planets http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/

Nine Planets (now 8!) This page is a good one for more detailed information about moons. http://nineplanets.org/

Nine Planets Kids (Now 8!) A more kid-friendly version of the previous link, but with less comprehensive information. https://nineplanets.org/kids/

Planets for Kids Good information on planets AND moons. https://www.planetsforkids.org/

Windows to the Universe: Moons in our Solar System–provides a clickable table of moons for each planet http://www.windows2universe.org/our_solar_system/moons_table.html

Planetary Fact Sheets http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planetfact.html

 

Fun Sites for Additional Exploration about Space and Rovers

NASA for students https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/for-students-grades-5-8/

Mars Exploration Rovers http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/

Science Kids: Space for Kids http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/space.html