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Virtual Tour of Science

Explore the world over the Internet with virtual tours.  These self-guided tours are fun and educational.

     Visit leading research sites on the Web and view exciting images from the Hubble Telescope, NASA, and other sources.   This tour covers astronomy, space exploration, global change, meteorology, oceanography, volcanoes and earthquakes, polar research, hydrology, plant sciences, medical sciences and physics.  Explore the most important scientific projects of our time -- the Genome Project, supercomputers, space exploration and the search for the basic components of matter.

     Each  topic on the tour includes links to major research centers, articles and educational programs that encourage participation.  This science tour is graphic rich with photos, animations and movie clips to make learning fun.   For best results, a fast computer with the latest software is recommended.  To advance to the next topic, click the NEXT buttom on the bottom of each page.  Enjoy!

Click here to start the Virtual Tour of Science

Or, go directly to each topic:
Astronomy
Space Exploration
Global Change
Meteorology
Oceanography
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Polar Research
Hydrology
Plant Sciences
Medical Sciences
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Physics