Roadmap to the Stars: The Night Sky Explained
Kevin Manning
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(49)
Learn from a real astronomer! When you wish upon a star, wouldn't it be good to know which star it is and what constellation it lies in? Objects in the night sky can be pinpointed like cities on a roadmap. Hands-on activities.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
When you wish upon a star, wouldn't it be good to know which star it is and what constellation it lies in? Objects in the night sky can be pinpointed with a little understanding of the celestial sphere and its coordinates. Hands-on activities using star charts will serve to bring the point home. Purpose: This class is based on an appreciation and understanding of the night sky and how to locate objects within it. To accomplish this aim, concepts are developed with reference to circles and...
Earth’s Place in the Universe Using an orrery and other digitally graphic mechanical models of the solar system, galaxy and universe, positions and motions according to the heliocentric model are represented. The Universe and Its Stars Stellar birth, evolution, death, size, brightness, color, number and distribution are illustrated in a variety of ways, including their distances and patterns formed in the sky with asterisms and constellations.
Homework Offered
Practice locating celestial objects using coordinates on a star chart.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Astronomy and Sky & Telescope magazines. Any books on the night sky.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(49)
Learn from a real astronomer! I teach exciting astronomy classes about different aspects of the universe using incredible photos, awesome video clips, and fun STEM hands-on activities. My passion about the universe really shows. • Astronomer and...
Group Class
$25
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-18 learners per class
