Google+Sky

=**Name of Tool**=


 * What is it?**
 * **Browse around and zoom in** to distant galaxies and nebulae
 * **View** constellations and the movements of the planets
 * **Hear** astronomy podcasts and read celestial research from expert sources
 * **Create and share** your own imagery, placemarks and more


 * How can you use it?**
 * Google Earth’s Sky can be used for **cross-curricular** lessons including geography, history, social studies, math, space, earth science, and more. This online tool allows students the use real imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope and earth-based telescopes in their studies.
 * Eight special sky layers in the program allow viewing content such as current sky events, historical sky maps, and an education center which offers built in content for sharing with students.
 * Two tips for accessing Earth’s Sky include:
 * //Download// – this software can be downloaded to school computers for student use.
 * //Web Browser Access// – students can access Google Earth Sky directly from their web browser.


 * Why would you use it?**
 * Students can "see" the sky during the day when we are in school


 * References**
 * [|Google Earth/Sky]