Java

Java is a programming language that enables software developers to create programs called applets. When a web browser (such as Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer) finds a page that contains an applet, one of two things can happen. If the browser understands Java, it downloads the applet and hands it off to your computer to be run. If the browser doesn't understand Java, it ignores all of the applets and displays the rest of the page as usual.

The version of Java used on this site is Java 1.0.2. Activities done in this version of Java will work if you are using Netscape 3 (and higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 (and higher). They have not been tested on browsers other than Netscape and Internet Explorer. These activities may take a little longer to load than the CGI versions, but should work faster once they are loaded. You must have Java enabled (turned on in your browser) in order for the activity to work.

Shuttle

The StarChild site is a service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC), Dr. Alan Smale (Director), within the Astrophysics Science Division (ASD) at NASA/ GSFC.

StarChild Authors: The StarChild Team
StarChild Graphics & Music: Acknowledgments
StarChild Project Leader: Dr. Laura A. Whitlock
Curator:Meredith Gibb
Responsible NASA Official:Phil Newman
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