We’re all at home. We’re self isolating. What better time to learn about the galaxy all around us?
Some of us live near to an amazing observatory such as the Perth Observatory, who write a post every month letting us know where and when to look in the upcoming month to see some wonderful sights. If there isn’t an observatory near you which posts similar updates, try Heavens Above as a great resource for finding what you might see at any location in the world at any given time point. The interactive sky chart helps you plan what might be visible before bedtime.
Spot the Station is another great resource. Pop in your location and it will tell you when over the next week you might be able to spot the International Space Station. Sometimes it is in the middle of the night, but sometimes it is soon after sunset, so if you look up your location and it isn’t a suitable time this week, try again in a few weeks.
We mentioned in another article about the NASA website, but it is so good it is worth mentioning again. There are printable space-themed colouring pictures, puzzles, pdf books to download and a host of activities including instructions on building rockets.
