Jupiter
As the Great Red Spot demonstrates, Jupiter is a world of superlatives. It is the largest planet in the solar […]
Mars
Scientists, too, have speculated about the possibility of life on Mars. During the 1800s, some leading astronomers thought that an
Earth
But it was only in the sixteenth century, around the time of Copernicus, that people began to see Earth as
Venus
The Venusian clouds kept astronomers from seeing the planet's surface. Without visible landmarks, they could not measure how fast Venus
Properties of Dust
Students carry out a scientific investigation of dust in their classroom, then extend their experience to properties of dust in space.
Super Gelatin
Students measure the angles of refraction of laser light traveling through gelatin, then plot their data to calculate the gelatin’s
Telescope Allocation Committee
This activity acquaints the students with the telescopes and instruments available at an astronomical observatory: McDonald Observatory.Astronomers apply for observing
Astro-Madness
In this activity, students learn about the different telescopes and instruments that are available at McDonald Observatory using the “What
Delta, Delta, Delta
In this experiment, students construct an equilateral triangle using graph paper, pencil, protractor and a ruler. They also make a
Hot Air
Students witness light refracting through air everyday.On hot days, “ripples” rise from the ground or roadways. Stars twinkle in the