Selected Web Resources
The Universe Forum has assembled a selection of web resources from our NASA space science mission partners that offer more information about the key topics of “Inside Einstein’s Universe.” From the Big Bang to black holes, Einstein’s legacy is pushing the frontiers of astronomy to new limits.

Beyond Einstein: From the Big Bang to Black Holes
The discoveries of Albert Einstein sparked the scientific revolution of the 20th century and rank among the greatest achievements of humanity. Recent developments show that we can now complete Einstein's legacy and, in the first decades of the 21st century, unravel the mysteries of the Universe that await us. Learn what NASA is doing to explore the big ideas of “Inside Einstein’s Universe.”
http://universe.nasa.gov/

Chandra X-ray Observatory Resource Center
When Einstein was young, our view of the cosmos was limited. Today, new technology provides an unprecedented view deep into space and back in time. Using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, we can detect hot plasma around clusters of galaxies, and view million-degree gas just before it disappears into a black hole. Explore our view of the x-ray universe through news, images, animations, and other educational resources.
http://chandra.harvard.edu/resources/

Mapping the Universe with WMAP
Einstein’s concept of the early universe was a mathematical extension of his revolutionary ideas about space and time. Today, the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy probe is studying actual light left over from this hot, dense cosmos. Learn more about the Big Bang model for the expanding universe and explore cosmology as we now know it.
http://wmap.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Hubble Space Telescope News Center
In 1905, the universe was thought to be only one galaxy. Today, space telescopes have revealed a universe filled with billions of galaxies, each of which contains countless stars, nebulae, and even black holes! Sort these news releases by category to discover what the Hubble Space Telescope has been able to tell us about cosmology and black holes in the universe.
http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/

Gravity Probe-B Classroom
By declaring that the speed of light is constant throughout the universe, Albert Einstein inextricably linked space and time, forming the seeds that would eventually become his theories of gravity and general relativity. The amazing implications of these theories are now being tested using super-sensitive gyroscopes orbiting the Earth. NASA’s Gravity Probe-B mission is exploring how the Earth affects the spacetime around it.
http://einstein.stanford.edu/content/education/education.html

 

Additional Resources

General Learning Resources from the Universe Forum
“Inside Einstein’s Universe” is just one part of a much larger effort to share the excitement of NASA’s exploration of universe. With the help of our NASA mission partners, and scientists and educators across the country, the Universe Forum has assembled a collection of learning resources for explorers of all ages.
http://www.universeforum.org/learningresources.htm

NASA’s Night Sky Network
The Night Sky Network is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public. Find a club in your area and gain access to new educational resources and astronomers in your corner of the universe.
http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov

Einstein Resources from the American Institute of Physics
The American Institute of Physics has compiled a list of resources for exploring the history and science of Einstein's contributions. These resources complement their award-winning online exhibit, which examines the images and impact of Einstein's work.
http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/einlinks.htm

2005 Physics Talent Search
The World Year of Physics 2005 is looking for the next generation of Einsteins! Especially for students and teachers, this flyer details how young people aged 10-18 can earn official recognition as "United States WYP2005 Physics Talent" and become "Physics Young Ambassadors" in an international search. Recommended for formal educators and students ages 10-18.
Sign up to participate in the Physics Talent Search