Astrophysics Science Division Education & Public Outreach

Imagine the Universe! - This site is intended for students age 14 and up, and for anyone interested in learning about our universe. Ask an Astrophysicist - This is a service of the Imagine the Universe! web site.		Cosmicopia - An abundance (a cornucopia, if you will) of information about cosmic rays, the Earth's magnetosphere, the Sun, space weather, and other exciting topics in space science.
JWST - The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large, infrared-optimized space telescope, scheduled for launch in 2013.		Beyond Einstein - Learn about black holes, gravitational waves and more about our efforts to go beyond Einstein!
Suzaku Learning Center - Suzaku (formerly Astro-E2) is a satellite for studying X-rays emitted by stars, galaxies, and black holes. It is a joint project between Japan and the US, and was launched on July 10, 2005.		RXTE Learning Center - The Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) probes the physics of cosmic X-ray sources by making sensitive measurements of their variability over time scales ranging from milliseconds to years.
APOD - Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.		Blueshift - Each episode of this podcast provides a backstage pass to the science, missions, and people here at Goddard - we'll fill you in on groundbreaking discoveries, innovative technology, new missions, and other exciting stories.
Universe 101- Cosmology basics - Understand the Big Bang and how it effects the evolution of our Universe. Competing theories of how our universe formed must measure up against the data collected by NASA's WMAP spacecraft.		Cosmic Distance Scale - This feature will give an impression of how immense our Universe is by employing a method used many times in "Power of 10" films - that is, starting with an image of the Earth and then zooming out to the furthest visible reaches of our Universe.
JWST vs HST - The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been called the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). But what does this really mean?		Shedding a New Light on the Universe - These pages are for anyone who wants basic information about multiwavelength or X-ray astronomy.

RXTE Satellite Paper Model - Make your own RXTE satellite. RXTE Images and Movies		JWST Grab-able Model - This is a 3D interactive model. JWST Paper Model - Build your own JWST, learning the function and purpose of each part of the satellite. JWST Multimedia - Multimedia page holds a variety of different resources - from printable items like posters, fact sheets, and lithos, to our growing collection of animations and videos.
Swift Paper Model - This booklet contains all the instructions, drawings, and descriptions needed to build a paper model of the Swift satellite. Swift Glider - Now you can build a paper airplane designed to look like a Swift!		Highlights from NASA's Structure and Evolution of the Universe Theme - This resource collection highlights the best of NASA's Universe themed animations and images. Showcasing elements of black holes, gamma ray bursts, gravitational waves, and more, this compilation includes years of remarkable science highlights in one, convenient location.
Scientific Visualization Studio - Here is a list of visualizations specific to our division. SVS Videos by Keyword		WMAP Grab-able Model - This is a 3D JAVA interactive model.

Social Clubs & Organizations -		Serious Observing Groups -

Imagine the Universe! News - Featured news articles from high-energy astrophysics.		Suzaku in the News - News about the Suzaku satellite.
Cosmicopia News - News articles about cosmic rays, space weather, and the Sun.		JWST in the News - This section is primarily to archive feature articles on JWST.