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Title:

WorldWide Telescope

Url:

http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/webclient/

Publisher:

Microsoft Corporation

Description: The WorldWide Telescope (WWT) is a Web 2.0 visualization software environment that enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope. This brings together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world for a seamless exploration of the universe. The site offers narrated tours from astronomers and educators. An installation of the telescope must be performed before the website if functional. Additionally, the program require a Windows based operating system.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Astronomical instruments -- Modern -- Telescopes. Objectives. Mirrors
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Universe. Space. Space sciences -- Special topics, A-Z -- Space optics
Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Technology
Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy

Key Concept:

Astronomy
Astronomy -- Telescopes
Physics
Physics -- Optics and light

Date Issued:

2008

Resource Type:

Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner
Professional/Practitioner

Education Level:

High School
Middle School
Higher Education
Elementary School
Higher Education -- Graduate/Professional
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Microsoft Corporation

Access Rights:

Free access

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Source:

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