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This fun hands-on astronomy activity lets learners use star maps (included) to find constellations and to identify stars with extrasolar planets (Northern Hemisphere only, naked eye).

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate parallax, a method used to measure distances to stars and planets in the solar system.

free Ages 6 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners make an equatorial sundial, which is simple to construct and teaches fundamental astronomical concepts. Learners use the provided template and a straw to build the sundial.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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This fun, nighttime hands-on astronomy activity lets learners explore how long it takes for light from different objects in the universe to reach Earth.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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This fun hands-on astronomy activity uses a variety of simple props to help learners understand why they see what they see in a telescope.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes