astronomy
astronomy
-
Meteors & More at Addison Oaks
Meteors & More at Addison Oaks August 12, 2023, 8:00pm Bring a blanket and join Oakland County Parks and the Oakland Astronomy Club for Perseid meteor shower viewing. Free family-friendly activities from 8-10 p.m. will include glow golf, nature walks … [continue reading]
-
Eclipse
Eclipse What is an eclipse of the Moon? What causes eclipses and why? How often do eclipses happen and when is the next eclipse of the Moon? You’ll learn the answers to these questions and more in Lunar Eclipses for … [continue reading]
-
Astronomers
Astronomers February 19, 1473 – Astronomer Nicholas Copernicus’ Birthday The Earth-centered Universe of Aristotle and Ptolemy held sway on Western thinking for almost 2000 years. Then, in the 16th century a new idea was proposed by the Polish astronomer Nicolai … [continue reading]
-
Astronauts
Astronauts Learn what it takes to be an Astronaut. Find images, biographies, and interesting information describing the intriguing explorations of space travelers. What do astronauts eat in space? Can they grow food? Try Astronaut Ice Cream. It’s … [continue reading]
-
Planets
Planets Venus Transit. New satellites of Jupiter were discovered April 5, 2003. The Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii describes the discovery, bringing the total of known Jupiter satellites to 60. Jupiter Irregular Satellite and Moon page lists … [continue reading]
-
Activities
Activities Lots of ideas and activities for learning about astronomy with paper plates! Connect the Dots: Space Shuttle The Space Shuttle is a reusable rocket that carries people and satellites into space. The Shuttle is launched from the Kennedy … [continue reading]
-
Astronomy Computer Software Suggestions
Computer Software Suggestions Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System (Jewel Case) Features: Videos from NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Learn key science concepts, Travel in 3 dimensions through space, Experience 10 … [continue reading]
-
Space Recipes
Space Recipes Make an Io Pizza with an English muffin and other ingredients. Space Pudding from KinderArt Littles.
-
Space Book Suggestions
Book Suggestions Astronomy for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiment That Really Work, by Janice VanCleave. Using common down-to-earth objects, these out-of-this-world experiments will help your kids discover the scientific principles behind the sun, moon, stars, and planets. Each pretested … [continue reading]
-
Asteroids
Asteroids Asteroids are made up of rock and iron like the four planets closest to our Sun. Juno, the third asteroid ever discovered, September 1, 1804, was first spotted by astronomers early in the 19th century. It orbits the … [continue reading]
