Telescope Treasure Hunt

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This hands-on astronomy activity lets learners hunt for different objects in the night sky that contribute to stellar and planetary formation, using a Treasure List. They will learn how stars and their planets form and will find objects in the telescope that illustrate this process. The pdf contains step-by-step instructions, photos, helpful hints, a ready-to-print "Treasure Hunt" list, and links to background information.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
45 to 60 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 4 - adult
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • 1 copy of the Treasure Hunt Handout for each participant
  • Activity requires access to a telescope (not included in activity cost).
  • Pen or pencil for each participant
  • (Optional) Stickers
  • (Optional) One or more prizes for the winners

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Astronomy
      • Origins of Universe
      • Stars and Galaxies
    • Solar System
      • The Planets

Informal Categories

  • Outdoor Activity

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • see color
  • be mobile

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 2004