Outreach Resources
Astronomy Activities & Resources
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Astronomy for the Very Young
- Child, Adult
- 7/30/2018
The My Sky Tonight team has created a set of fun, science-rich astronomy activities for pre-K children, as well as supporting resources for educators on how to effectively work with young children and engage them in science practices.
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Earth Craters and Moon Map [Banner - Space Rocks]
- Child, Adult
- 7/18/2011
This large banner illustrates the actual physical impacts that space rocks have had on the Earth/Moon system. One side features impacts on Earth; the other, the craters of the Moon.
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Exploring Our Solar System [Banner & Activity - Exploring the Solar System]
- Child, Adult
- 12/7/2007
Explore what planets we can see in the night - and morning - skies, plus the positions of some NASA missions in this fun banner-based activity.
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Full Toolkit Manuals - all 13!
- Child, Adult
- 6/25/2023
Find all Toolkit Manuals in one place with all of the activities in the original Toolkits listed in one place
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International Observe the Moon Night Resources
- Child, Adult
- 10/6/2017
International Observe the Moon Night is a wonderful chance to connect with fans of our moon from all around the world! This resource page contains links to many moon-related Night Sky Network outreach activities, handouts, and related resources.
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Legends in the Sky - Constellation Tales from Around the World [Activity & Handout - Big Astronomy] (English and Spanish)
- Child, Adult
- 4/13/2020
Learn about legends told about the night sky around the world and throughout time with this activity. Create your own story about a constellation visible in tonight's sky.
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Navigating the Night Sky for March 2024 - Monthly Star Maps from the Astronomical League
- Child, Adult
- 2/1/2024
The Astronomical League produces monthly star maps in both English and Spanish. We have mirrored downloadable copies of the latest guides inside.
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Passport Through Time: Telescopes As Time Machines [Handout - Our Galaxy Our Universe]
- Child, Adult
- 1/18/2005
The "Passport Through Time" handout shows the difference between each of three different distance categories: within our Solar System, within the Milky Way, and within the rest of the universe.
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Planets & More Observing Stickers!
- Child, Adult
- 9/4/2020
Treat your telescope's visitors to these stickers and celebrate viewing a featured planet!
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Scale of the Solar System [Online Resource - Exploring the Solar System]
- Child, Adult
- 2/5/2008
Keith Enevoldsen's Think Zone hosts a service that allows you to create a scale model of the solar system superimposed on a Google map/satellite image, with the Sun centered on the address you entered.
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Skywatcher's Guide to the Moon [Handout - Shadows and Silhouettes]
- Child, Adult
- 10/20/2008
Use this moon map to identify some of its most famous features, find out where the astronauts landed, and what fills its "seas."
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Star Maps Collection: Planets, Supernovas, and Black Holes
- Child, Adult
- 10/25/2008
Use a star map and mark the current locations of the planets and Moon along the ecliptic. Or find out what stars will someday go supernova. Can't see a black hole? No problem - find them with these Star Maps!