The Hidden Lives of Galaxies - Scavenger Hunt in the Night Sky
Activity # 9 — Scavenger Hunt in the Night Sky
Objectives:
- Student will become familiar with how objects appear using the naked eye, binoculars, finderscope, and telescope.
- Student will be able to identify the major uses of a telescope and identify the two main types of telescopes.
- Student will be able to identify the galaxy in which our Solar System is located and distinguish the morphology of the five basic kinds of galaxies.
- Student will be able to identify five common constellations.
Materials Needed
FlashlightPiece of red cellophane
Rubberband
Pencil
Planisphere
Observation Log (included)
Seasonal Guide Posts (included)
Scavenger Hunt in the Night Sky Tip Sheet (included)
Blanket/Lawn Chair
Telescope
Binoculars
Suggestions for locating telescopes in your community
- School
- Parent in the school
- Other local schools
- Local astronomy clubs
- Local science museum/planetarium
- Local universities
Directions:
- Orient yourself to the objects in the night sky by looking at Directional Chart.
- Read Seasonal Guide Posts and "Scavenger Hunt in the Night Sky" Tip Sheet.
- Fill out Observation Log (p. 29). Make additional copies for additional objects
- Complete assessment.
