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This fun astronomy activity allows learners to experience finding stars in the night sky that will eventually go supernova. This activity is perfect for a star party outdoors. The PDF contains step-by-step instructions, photos, presentation tips, ready-to-print star maps, and links to background information.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - adult
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- copies of this month's Star Map—print the Supernova Information Sheet on the back.
- (Optional) Telescopes
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Astronomy
- Stars and Galaxies
- Probes, Satellites and Spacecraft
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Astronomy
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Physical Sciences
- Energy
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Elements and Periodic Table
- Elementary Particles and Nuclear Physics
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
Informal Categories
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 2008