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Astronomy Projects
Janice Vancleave's Astronomy for Every Kid
101 Easy Experiments That Really Work
Janice Pratt Vancleave
An elementary science experiment book that provides young scientists
with safe, workable astronomy projects.
Janice VanCleave's Constellations for Every
Kid : Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun
by Janice VanCleave
Each of the activities begins with a statement of purpose, followed
by a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results,
and an easy-to-understand explanation. Every activity has been
pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively at home.
Janice VanCleave's the Solar System: Mind-Boggling
Experiments You Can Turn into Science Fair Projects
by Janice VanCleave
Try these awesome projects at home or in the classroom: trace
the Earth's path through the celestial sphere, create a comet
in your own bedroom, and build a model of Saturn and its rings.
Each experiment includes an illustration and simple, step-by-step
instructions, as well as clear explanations of the astronomical
concepts you're seeing at work.
Secrets of the Night Sky
The Most Amazing Things in the Universe You Can See With the
Naked Eye
Bob Berman
Without using technical jargon, Berman follows the seasons with
what can be easily seen in each. He makes the study of the universe
exciting and understandable.
Buy a View
SLOOH
Membership-based group viewing of live telescope images coming
from the Canary Islands, and thus visible in the USA and Canada
afternoons and evenings. Audio commentary about what you are
seeing. Possible to buy time so you can control the telescopes
yourself.
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Starry Night Backyard Special Edition 4.x
by Space.com Canada
CD-ROM
 
Mac OS, Windows 95 / 98 / Me
Brilliantly realistic, Starry Night Backyard X is designed for
anyone with an interest in the night sky. See the sky from anywhere
on Earth, or visit any solar system or location up to 20,000
light-years away. View up to 2,500,000 stars and 170-plus deep-space
objects like galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae. Travel 15,000
years in time, check out the view from the International Space
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Telescopes
Exploring the Sky
Projects for Beginning Astronomers
Richard Moeschl
Projects for beginning astronomers. Recommends and provides instruction
on how to use a camera with your star studies. Instructions on
making your own telescope.
Making & Enjoying Telescopes
6 Complete Projects & A Stargazer's Guide
Robert Miller, Kenneth Wilson
Easy to follow instructions on making amateur, 10" or less
telescopes. Does not get into mirror grinding or optical testing.
Telescope Power
Fantastic Activities & Easy Projects for Young Astronomers
Gregory L. Matloff
This book will guide you into discovering the beauty and mystery
of the stars using your telescope. It will teach you to care
for and use your telescope creatively.
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