Us and the Universe
Have you ever wondered how large the universe is? If we could travel out into space, would we come to the end and be forced to turn back? Or would we simply travel on indefinitely? The truth is, no one knows for sure. We know…
Astronomy for kids (8)
Planets & Kids
You probably already know there are eight planets in our solar system, but did you know that you can see five in the night sky with just your eyes? The ancient astronomers didn’t know about other worlds and thought these strange, moving stars were gods.
Moon Facts for Kids
For thousands of years, people around the world have admired the beauty and the mystery of the Moon. Some things about the Moon remain unknown, but we’ve learned a lot over the centuries. Where did the Moon come from? It’s thought that both the Earth…
Constellations & Shooting Stars
Have you ever stopped and stared at the stars? Thousands of years ago, people would look at the stars and use their imaginations to see shapes and patterns created by the points of light. These shapes and patterns—called constellations—often represented gods, men and women from…
The Constellations of Spring (March to May)
We can use the dipper to find other stars and constellations. For example, by drawing an invisible line through Merak and Dubhe, we come to Polaris, the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. Polaris is special because it appears directly above…