Meteor Showers – The Perseids

You have probably heard of a shooting or falling star, but have you ever seen one? If you have ever spent any amount of time looking up at the night sky, then you probably have – a flash of light streaking high above through the darkness for just a moment, disappearing just as quickly as […]

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Astronomy Day

Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population – “Bringing Astronomy to the People.” On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited. […]

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Look Up At The Sky Day

Go outside and gaze up at the clouds together. Point to different clouds and discuss what objects or animals you think they look like. As clouds drift by, make up a story about what they are and where they are going. The point is to let your imaginations be as vast as the blue, blue […]

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