Stars

Stars are cosmic energy engines that produce heat, light, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, and other forms of radiation. They are composed largely of gas and plasma, a superheated state of matter composed of subatomic particles. Discover various types of stars through this collection.

Galileo Galilei drawings
Is the Sun rotating? Follow the sunspots!
Like a "modern" Galileo, use true astronomical satellite observations to discover if the Sun (and other celestial objects) are rotating!
DATE: 2021-04-20 BY: Philippe Kobel; Deborah Scherrer; María Dasí Espuig
Theme
Sunspots
Age
12 - 19
Time
1h
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Model of a Black Hole
Understand the mystery of black holes through a hands-on activity.
DATE: 2013-09-30 BY: Monica Turner
Theme
Black Hole
Age
8 - 12
Time
1h
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A million earths
One million Earths inside our Sun
Learn how to build a model of the Sun...which can fit nearly 1 million little Earth balls!
DATE: 2021-03-04 BY: Natalie Fischer
Theme
Earth
Age
8 - 16
Time
30min
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Star in a Box: Advanced
Explore the life-cycle of stars with Star in a Box activity.
DATE: 2013-11-27 BY: Edward Gomez
Theme
Stars
Age
14+
Time
45min
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Star in a Box: High School
Explore the life-cycle of stars with Star in a Box activity.
DATE: 2013-10-01 BY: Edward Gomez
Theme
Stars
Age
12 - 19
Time
45min
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