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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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