Problem Solving

You may know that Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, but do you know how much larger than the Earth it is?

Find out by creating a scale model of each planet in our Solar System!

Have you ever wondered how many stars you can see in the night sky? Did you know that the number you can see depends on where you are?

An Orrery is a moving, mechanical model of the Solar System. It shows how all of the planets orbit around the Sun.

Impact craters are made when a space rock (called a meteorite or asteroid) hits a rocky planet or moon. The impact makes a round hole in the surface, called a crater.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth and Moon line up with the Sun.

Next time it's dark, why don't you look up!

Even if we can't go into space we can still learn a lot about it from right here on the ground.

Use this activity pack to learn all about the Moon - let us help you explore! 

Next time it's dark, why don't you look up!

Even if we can't go into space we can still learn a lot about it from right here on the ground.

Use this activity pack to learn all about aliens and life in space - let us help you explore! 

Scientists are always discussing and debating their ideas. One topic that is continually up for debate is ‘Should humans explore space?’. Some people think it is important for people to visit other worlds.