Solstick: Measuring the Earth
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For a number of years around the Summer Solstice, the Schools' Observatory ran a national experiment to use shadow sticks to measure the size of the Earth.
Earth, Sun and Moon Quiz
The Earth is the planet you (and everyone else) live on! The Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth. This means it travels around our planet in a huge circle called an 'orbit'. The Sun is a star in the centre of our Solar System.
Solar System Quiz
A star system consists of a star and the objects that orbit it. A galaxy contains millions of stars and star systems. But how much do you know about our own Solar System? Take our quiz to find out!