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Moon Phase Calculator v. 1.0 by Andrey
Size: 210 k Windows (not 95) 19-Feb-2006

Moon Phase Calculator is a simple and easy to use tool that allows you to calculate the phase of the Moon for any time in the past or future. Search for the next or previous - full Moon, new Moon, first or last quarter. The day, month, and year can be changed using the keyboard or mouse buttons on the calculator.

NASA World Wind v. 1.3 by NASA
Size: 171.0 m WinXP 06-Apr-2005

World Wind lets you zoom from satellite altitude into any place on Earth. Leveraging Landsat satellite imagery and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission data, World Wind lets you experience Earth terrain in visually rich 3D, just as if you were really there. Virtually visit any place in the world. Look across the Andes, into the Grand Canyon, over the Alps, or along the African Sahara. Requires the .NET framework should run on other versions of Windows if this is installed.
Warning! This is a HUGE program with some special requirements. Kids! PLEASE ask your parents before trying to download it.

How a GPS Receiver Works v. 1.0 by Marshall Brain
Size: ALL 17-Oct-2002

GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers tell you where you are anywhere on the planet! The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a collection of 24 earth-orbiting satellites and these satellites allow any person who owns a GPS receiver to determine his or her precise longitude, latitude and altitude anywhere on the planet. That is such an amazing capability!. For as little as $100 you can know exactly where you are and where you have been. For anyone who has ever been lost while hiking in the woods, or lost in the middle of the ocean, or lost while driving in a unfamiliar city, or lost while flying a small airplane at night, a GPS receiver is a miracle. With a GPS, you are never lost. In this edition of How Stuff Works we will discuss both what a GPS receiver can do and how it works so that you can learn more about these amazing devices.

How Time Works v. 1.0 by Marshall Brain
Size: - ALL 17-Oct-2002

In the same way that Christmas is surrounded by extraordinary traditions, our clocks and calendars come from totally unexpected origins! Why are there 7 days in a week? 24 hours in a day? 30 days in September? And what is daylight-saving time??? Now you'll know!

The Astronomy Slide Show! v. 1.0 by Jay Robertson
Size: 3.0 m Win95,Win98,WinNT 17-Oct-2002

A freeware collection of high-quality images of comet Hale-Bopp, nebulae, and planets. Captured by the author using a 5.5-inch Schmidt camera and C8 telescope, these photos show two views of comet Hale-Bopp; the Trifid, Rosetta, and Orion nebulae; Earth's Moon, Saturn, and Mars; and more!

The Space Place v. by N.A.S.A.
Size: - ALL 17-Oct-2002

A wonderful way to learn more about Space! There's Spacey things to make, like "A Balloon-powered Asteroid Nanorover" or "Asteroid Potatoes"; There's Spacey things to do, like "Fall into a Black Hole!" (a super board game to print out) You can see some Space science in action and check out Dr. Marc's Amazing Facts. There's hours of fun learning on this site. Games that can be printed out, interactive demonstrations and so much more!

Sea and Sky! v. On Line by J.D. Knight
Size: - ALL 17-Oct-2002

Welcome to Sea and Sky! Come with us now and explore the splendors of the sea and the wonders of the universe. Starship Sagan explores the strange and wonderful objects that populate the universe! Learn about stars, planets, and moons, Discover quasars, pulsars and black holes. Join the search for dark matter. Join us for a unique look at these Cosmic Wonders. Click on the picture of the Starship to begin.

Worlds of Space Screen Saver v. 1.0 by Enterprise Technology, Inc.
Size: 2.2 m Win95,Win98,WinNT 17-Oct-2002

Twenty-two fabulous photographic and artistic images of our solar system and the star-generating formations far, far beyond. Fully configurable screen saver with many transition options and ability to set any image as wallpaper.

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