Investigate Comet SL9 on the Internet You probably know quite a bit about our solar system already. Perhaps you've seen shuttlecraft launches on TV or the movie Apollo 13 and have become interested in the people and spacecraft that have helped us study the Earth and the Moon. Maybe you've read books and magazine articles about the nine planets, the Sun, and the space missions that have gathered information about them. But did you know that one of the best places to find facts, pictures, and movies about the solar system is on the Internet? This activity will help you explore some of the many resources available on the Internet. At the same time, you'll learn about the solar system and about Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, which smashed into the planet Jupiter in July 1994. If you're ready, let's start exploring! Read through the numbered steps below. Then go ahead and start the activity. Don't forget to look at the Additional Information links at the bottom of this page for more information about Jupiter and space. Activity Steps 1. Investigate Jupiter Let's start by using the Web to get some basic information about the planet Jupiter. Go to the Questions About Jupiter page (using the link below). The page has a list of research questions about Jupiter. If possible, you'll probably want to print out the page. Questions About Jupiter 2. Collect Data on Shoemaker-Levy 9 Now that you've learned something about Jupiter, let's find out about Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9. Use the link below to go to the SL9 Data Log. This page asks you to find facts about SL9 as well as download images and movies. SL9 Data Log 3. Create Your Own SL9 Web Page You've visited a lot of Web sites in your quest for information and images relating to Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9. Now it's time to try your hand at creating your own Web page! Formatting a page for the Web takes some patience, but it's a fun way to share information with others. To start your career as a World Wide Web author, click on the link below. Create Your Own Web Page Additional Information Here are two additional Web pages that you might want to visit. Both of them have links to sites containing information about Jupiter and space. Reference Shelf More Links to Space via the Internet Astronomy Puzzle The link below will take you to our Astronomy Puzzle page. This is where we publish questions that people have sent to us via e-mail. If you know the answer to any of the questions, write in and let us know. Astronomy Puzzle Small Planet Home Page Copyright © 2000 Small Planet Communications, Inc. 15 Union Street Lawrence, MA 01840 (978) 794-2201 planet@smplanet.com