The NASA SCIence Files™ Ask-An-Expert Web Sites
Keep these guidelines in mind.
  • Scientists and researchers are very busy! Try to answer the question yourself before asking them.
  • Check the questions already answered (archived) before asking your question!
  • Keep questions short and simple!
  • Include your grade level so that the scientist can answer at a level you will understand!
  • Experts specialize in certain areas. Only ask questions related to the expert's field.
  • Don't include any personal information such as your name or home address. Protect your privacy!

Here's an example of a GOOD Question:
Is it possible to see volcanic eruptions from space? Grade 3

Here's an example of a BAD Question:
Hi, my name is Jeff from Virginia, and I want to know how the universe was created.

Answers provided at non-NASA sites or by experts outside NASA do not necessarily represent NASA's position.
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Ask an Expert - Who, When, Where Was it Invented?
Find out the originators of all sorts of inventions. http://inventors.tqn.com/library/blexpert.htm

Ask the Scientists
Check out the web site if you have a question about the Sun or general astronomy. http://orpheus.nascom.nasa.gov/~kucera/ ask_the_scientists.html

Ask the Space Scientist
If you have questions about the solar system, the cosmos, telescopes, or space in general, this site will link you to a scientist who can answer your questions. http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry//ask/askmag.html

Cosmic and Heliospheric Learning Center
Cosmic rays, the Sun, and space weather are the important areas that the team of physicists specializes in at this site. http://helios.gsfc.nasa.gov/physicist.html

Mars Team Online
Ask a question to a research scientist on the Mars Team. http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/mars/ask/question.html

NASA Quest
NASA Quest provides questions and responses both in real time and in archived . Visit the Space Team Online Q & A portion or just click on other resources available. http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/qna/archive.html

Science@NASA
Check out the NASA-wide resources in the areas of Space Science, Earth Science, Life Science, and more! http://science.msfc.nasa.gov/FAQ/ask-a-scientist.htm

Scientific American: Ask the Experts
Do you have biology, environment, or geology questions? Visit this site and get answers to your questions! http://sciam.com/askexpert/

spaceKids
Visit this site to tap into the experts Space.com has collected to answer your questions. http://spacekids.broaddaylight.com/spacekids/index.shtm

Space Science
Be sure to visit this web page if you have a question about black holes, the Sun, general physics, volcanoes, and microgravity. http://spacescience.nasa.gov/questions/index.htm

Please note that some of these resources may take you to web sites outside of the NASA.GOV domain. While all of these "external" sites have been reviewed and determined to contain educational content at the time of the review, web-based content does change frequently. NASA and The NASA SCIence Files™ are not responsible for the content of these sites.