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Astronomy and Space projects 5

Observe the sky, track satellites and model orbits with your eyes, a phone or free data from space agencies.

5 Astronomy and Space projects

Astronomy and Space + Pure Mathematics

Measure a stick's shadow at local noon in two cities and calculate the size of the Earth.

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Astronomy and Space · Planetary Science

Shrink the solar system so the Sun is a football and place the planets at true scale distances.

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Astronomy and Space · Observational Astronomy

Use a torch and two balls to show how the Moon's shadow and the Earth's shadow cause eclipses.

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Astronomy and Space · Rocketry

Launch paper rockets with compressed air and test how fins and nose shape change the distance.

Working ModelHousehold materials

Astronomy and Space · Planetary Science

Measure shadow lengths in a high-resolution Moon image and estimate the height of a crater rim.

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