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Solar System Transits
Transit of Venus 2012
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Planet Hunters
(planethunters.org) look at changes in star brightness using data collected by NASA's Kepler spacecraft in the form of graphs of brightness vs time (light curves).
Kepler In Brief
A short summary of how Kepler works intended for educators.
Activities
Fun things to do that tell the story of the Kepler mission—moslty designed for classrooms.
Models and Simulations
Models and Simulations, including a fun Lego project that illustrates how Kepler discovers planets.
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Planetarium Program
A show called "Strange Planets."
Artist's conception of Kepler-10c
Presentations
Audio-visuals aids and videos of presentations by Kepler Team.
Sagan Essay Contest
Sponsored by NASA's Kepler Mission and SETI Institute
Awards were announced November 9, 2010
Resources
Materials for teachers including handouts, information, solar system transits.
Just for Fun
Includes Art, Music, Poetry, Humor, Kepler T-shirts.
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Alien Earths Exhibit
A traveling exhibit.