Astronomy and Space · Observational Astronomy
Track the Moon's phases for a month
Sketch the Moon every clear night for a month and explain the pattern with a ball-and-lamp model.
- Beginner
- 2–4 weeks
- Free
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Observe the sky, track satellites and model orbits with your eyes, a phone or free data from space agencies.
11 Astronomy and Space projects
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Astronomy and Space + Pure Mathematics
Measure the Earth's circumference like Eratosthenes
Measure a stick's shadow at local noon in two cities and calculate the size of the Earth.
- Intermediate
- 1 day
- Free
Astronomy and Space · Planetary Science
Build a scale model of the solar system on your street
Shrink the solar system so the Sun is a football and place the planets at true scale distances.
- Beginner
- 1 day
- Under 250
Astronomy and Space · Observational Astronomy
Make a model of the solar and lunar eclipses
Use a torch and two balls to show how the Moon's shadow and the Earth's shadow cause eclipses.
- Beginner
- 1 day
- Under 250
Astronomy and Space + Aerospace Engineering
Design a Mars habitat and justify every choice
Design a base for four astronauts and explain how it provides air, water, food, power and radiation shielding.
- Intermediate
- 1–2 weeks
- Under 250
Astronomy and Space · Satellites
Track the International Space Station
Predict, watch and time passes of the space station and calculate its orbital speed.
- Easy
- 2–7 days
- Free
Astronomy and Space · Rocketry
Build and launch a paper rocket with a stomp launcher
Launch paper rockets with compressed air and test how fins and nose shape change the distance.
- Easy
- 1 day
- Under 250
Astronomy and Space + Geography
Use satellite images to measure change in a lake or forest
Compare satellite images from two dates and measure how much a water body or forest has changed.
- Intermediate
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Astronomy and Space + Environmental Science
Measure light pollution in your area
Count the stars visible in one constellation from several places and map the darkness of the sky.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Astronomy and Space + Photography, Film and Animation
Photograph star trails and find the celestial pole
Take a long exposure of the night sky and measure the Earth's rotation from the arcs.
- Intermediate
- 1 day
- Free
Astronomy and Space · Planetary Science
Calculate the height of lunar mountains from a photo
Measure shadow lengths in a high-resolution Moon image and estimate the height of a crater rim.
- Advanced
- 2–7 days
- Free
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