Aggregated News : Astronomy For Kids

Best Class Project Ever: 7th Graders Find a Cave on Mars

Universe Today — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:35:20 GMT

Tip number one on "How to impress your classmates:" Find a mysterious cave on Mars. A group of 16 seventh-graders at Evergreen Middle School in Cottonwood, California, USA found a dark pit that appears to be an opening to a cave on Mars. Dennis...(read more)

Gemini – Twins Everywhere!

Universe Today — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:39:40 GMT

Now that we've hunted down Orion and been bull ridin' with Taurus, it's time for us to discover a pair of celestial brothers – the Gemini twins. Gemini is one of the members of the zodiac which means the imaginary path the Sun, Moon...(read more)

Astronomy For Kids: Bull Ridin' Taurus

Universe Today — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:13:36 GMT

Now that we've discovered the easy constellation of Orion "The Hunter", it's time to take a look at what else is around! Instead of chasing down game with a bow and magic sword, this time we'll be cowboys and rope the heavenly...(read more)

Astronomy For Kids: Orion – The Star Hunter

Universe Today — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:10:37 GMT

If you've been peeking out the windows at night, or maybe looked up while walking the dog before bedtime or taking out the trash after dinner, perhaps you've seeb three fairly bright stars in a row. Depending on how early or late you look, you...(read more)

Santa Spied at Lunar North Pole…

Universe Today — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:52:38 GMT

Only one more day left until Christmas Eve, and astronomers have just discovered a unique feature on the lunar surface. Although accepted for many years to be a natural feature of selenography, modern astrophotography coupled with today’s high-powered...(read more)

Kid's Astronomy: Celestial Birds Migrate West?

Universe Today — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:43:47 GMT

Hello, Cosmic Kids! As the seasons change, not only do the Earthly birds migrate, but so do the celestial ones. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's not unusual to see large flocks of our feathered friends moving on to warmer climes, but did you know...(read more)

Sky Scouting Out Astronomy Fun!

Universe Today — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:31:27 GMT

What happens when you mix a large group of kids with a telescope that talks? Chances are, you've got a recipe for loads of astronomy fun. Thanks to a generous donation of a Celestron SkyScout 90 telescope and more, the Outreach Team at Warren Rupp...(read more)

Kid's Astronomy: Sagittarius – A Seasonal Celebration!

Universe Today — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:49:34 GMT

Ah, yes… The skies have long been dark and the constellations have been on the move since the last time we've visited! Hercules now stands overhead when darkness falls. Summer's Lure, Scorpius is already going west of the meridian and...(read more)

Kid's Astronomy: A Summer's Lure – Scorpio

Universe Today — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:49:05 GMT

Howdy, kids! Over the last couple of months we've visited with a multitude of wonderful sky characters. We've located the Triangle, met the Dragon, visited in the Royal House, met a King and Queen and their children, a celestial Farmer and his...(read more)

Kid's Astronomy – Ophiuchus: The "Fisher King"

Universe Today — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:26:53 GMT

Hey, Kids! Did you see the crescent of the Moon last night? With the heat and humidity much higher in the northern hemisphere, it looked wonderfully like a cool slice of orange cantaloupe hung in the sky! If you're looking for something cool to do,...(read more)

Kid's Astronomy: Bootes – Ancient Farmer of the Fields

Universe Today — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:26:04 GMT

Hey, kids! Are you ready to spend another warm, northern summer evening out under the stars? Then perhaps you'd like to introduce yourself to the Celestial Farmer and his family. Before the Moon comes back and steals away our dark skies, begin when...(read more)

Kid’s Astronomy - The Crow’s Nest

Universe Today — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:00:53 GMT

With the Moon now gone from the early evening sky and the lightning bugs beginning to twinkle in the summer fields, isn’t it time you stopped to do a little stargazing? If you’re outside when the skies begin the get dark, the first star you...(read more)

Kid’s Astronomy: The Royal House Of Cepheus

Universe Today — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:30:31 GMT

The month of May is a fine time for flowers and colors - and even getting married! There once was an old tradition where children took ribbons and ‘danced around the Maypole’ in circles, weaving patterns around a central focal point. Before...(read more)

Kid’s Astronomy - Draco: The Dragon with the “Puffy Tale”

Universe Today — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:34:10 GMT

Kids of all ages! With no Moon around to light up the weekend skies, isn’t it time to spend an evening outside an enjoy the stars? With Spring in the air in the northern hemisphere, the nights are much warmer and a welcome time to observe the glittering...(read more)

Kid’s Astronomy - Finding The Summer Triangle

Universe Today — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:31:35 GMT

The seasons and the constellations are changing - and so are the times that many of us go to bed! If you’re up late tonight, this would be a great time for you to spot some very special things going on in the night sky. You won’t need any...(read more)