AAS Solar Physics Division
[Greenbelt, Md] Members, organization, news, meetings, contacts. |
Analemma
Explains what it is, also with a few simple animations. |
Birmingham Solar Oscillations Network
Who they are and what they do. Also includes background information, results, data. |
Cosmic and Heliospheric Learning Center
Based at NASA/GSFC. Includes sections about the Sun, the cosmic rays and the history of its study. |
Global Oscillation Network Group
Extensive information about the group and the project, which aims to conduct a detailed study of solar internal structure and dynamics using helioseismology. |
How Stuff Works: Sun
In-depth illustrated description of the Sun, its surface, atmosphere, sunspots, solar prominences and solar flares. |
Solar Images from SDAC
Daily pictures from the SOHO and Yohkoh space platforms, the US National Solar Observatory, and the Mauna Loa Solar Observatory. |
Solar Max 2000
News, images, updates on NASA solar missions, and background on solar maximum. Presented by the Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA. |
Sun Position Calculator
Calculates Sun azimuth and altitude for a given location and date. |
Sunspots and the Solar Cycle
Up-to-date monitoring of sunspots and the solar cycle, with tutorials, material for educators, and interactive activities. |
The Nine Planets: Sun
General information, some statistical data and links. |
The Solar System in Action: Sun
General information about the star presented in a popular language. |
The Sun
An extensive online educational resource about the Sun. |
The Sun: a Pictorial Introduction
A college-level survey of the star, with slide set of 20 images. |
The Virtual Sun
A virtual tour with basic information. Some movies also available. |
The Virtual Sun
Virtual tour of the sun which uses images, diagrams, and movies to illustrate subjects such as solar wind, solar flares, the solar surface and sunspots. |
Views of the Solar System: Sun
Pictures, animations, general information and data. |
Windows to the Univers: Sun
Overview including general information, data, pictures, news, historical and mythological background. |
World Book: Sun
Basic features and facts. |
YPOP Tour of the Sun
Educational information about the Sun. |
