The Schools' Observatory News
May 2024
May the 4th be with you!
On May the Fourth, the universe is not far, far away - it’s just a telescope click away!
Yes we are a team of geeks, we couldn't resist!
Which Star Wars character travels around the world?
Globi-wan Kenobi.
Deaf Awareness Week
It's Deaf awareness week Monday 6th to Sunday 12th May. Did you know we have a British Sign Language YouTube playlist?
New Website Resources
Hunt the asteroids - How do we find asteroids? Knowing how to find asteroids is important so that we can watch for their orbits and protect the Earth should one get too close! This activity will show you how we find asteroids and even how to calculate their speed!
Distances in space - In this activity, you will use the speed/distance/time equation to calculate the length of a light-year in metres, then use this information to calculate how far away Alpha Centauri is in metres!
It's International Sun Day!
This Friday (3rd May) is International Sun Day followed by Sun Awareness week (Monday 6th to Sunday 12th May).
Join in with our Sun themed resources:
What is a sundial - for ages 5 - 14
Make a sundial - for ages 5-18
Make a pinhole camera - for all ages (with supervision)
Predict the Solar Cycle - for ages 11-18
What is the Sun? - for ages 7-16
What can we see on the Sun? - for ages 11-18
Sun Quiz - for ages 11-16
Measure the rotation on the Sun - for ages 14-18
National Walking Month
You can take part in National Walking Month by walking the Solar System with us (its not too far, honest!).
Add it to the calendar!
International Sun Day - Friday 3rd May
Deaf Awareness Week - Monday 6th to Sunday 12th May
Sun Awareness Week - Monday 6th to Sunday 12th May
