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.Star Maps: Where are the Planets? with Activity

Want to know what's up in our Solar System? Use a star map and mark the current locations of planets and the Moon along the ecliptic. Check the location of the planets this month with the link below.

Download Where are the Planets? Star Maps Activity (PDF, 6.51 MB)
Download May 2013 Where are the planets? Star Map Activity (JPG, 2.67 MB)

Download this month''s sky map
Make a 3D model of the whole Solar System
Use this PowerPoint to explore the Solar System
The Pocket Solar System activity scales the planets'' orbits
Animated .gif of the May 2013 Planetary Trio

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