our star
OUR STAR
What sort of star is our sun? What is our star made of? Are all stars alike? How does the position of the Sun affect fixed objects on Earth and their shadows? What are the physical attributes of stars? Students will learn these answers and more.
Field Trip - APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS
30 MINUTES – PLANETARIUM SHOW
30 MINUTES – LAB
– Examine the sun, our nearest star
– Examine different sizes and brightness of stars
– Investigate how the sun’s position creates shadows
30 MINUTES – STORE
30 MINUTES – GALLERY TIME
– View the museum’s Observatory (weather permitting)
– View the images taken of the Sun with our telescopes
– View the telescopes we use to view our sun
TAKE HOME ITEMS
– Solar eclipse glasses

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