Ascendia's Astronomy

From Ancient history to present times, space has always been the last frontier. What was once seen as the land of Gods is now the land of man. 


A Glimpse of the Solar System is a brief presentation of three topics: telescopes, space ships and space probes and orbs. This general introduction will help you find out relevant information about Astronomy.


Each chapter contains interactive materials:


3D models
explanatory videos
widgets
photo galleries



Observe. Telescopes

This chapter presents the following telescopes: the Newtonian Telescope, the Refractor Telescope, the Dome Telescope, the Radio Telescope, the Cherenkov Telescope, the Hubble Telescope. 


Explore. Space Ships and Space Probes

In this chapter you can find out information about Ariane 5 rocket and Columbia space shuttle. The three space probes presented are: Voyager, Galileo and Deep Space 1.


Travel. Orbs

This chapter deals with a few of the celestial objects from our Solar System: Earth, Moon, Mars, Saturn, comets and asteroids.