Astronomy is not something that requires expensive optical equipment to understand and enjoy. All you and your children need is a place to sit or lie down outside (preferably away from bright lights). By Lucy Oliveri-O'Hearn |
 | When teaching children about stars, you'll want to make your lessons as interactive as possible. Astronomy courses based on books aren't enough because stars can be rather abstract for kids to understand. By Rachel Mork |
 | What is astronomy? Astronomy is the science of studying all the material beyond our planet's atmosphere. This includes the sun, the planets that orbit our sun, the moons that orbit our solar system's planets, other solar systems and other galaxies. By Rachel Mork |
When making solar system projects for kids, you can always order a solar system mobile kit. But you can make the project even more fun if you're willing to go the extra mile, literally. By Rachel Mork |
 | Want to explore basic astronomy for kids? You'll have a blast teaching your children about the solar system and beyond. By Rachel Mork |
Check out these fun astronomy facts for kids when you're looking for a science project. Your kids can also build up their online research skills as they learn more about astronomy. By Rachel Mork |
Have you ever wondered who invented astronomy? Famous astronomers have been studying the stars as long as human beings have been alive, so there have been many contributors to the field. By Rachel Mork |
Although it's our closest neighbor in the solar system, Venus is incredibly different from Earth. These Venus facts will help you understand some of the differences. By Cheryl Bowman |
Learn how to remember the order of the planets by using a mnemonic, and find out why there's one less planet than there used to be. By Cheryl Bowman |
Which planet would float in water? Which has the largest moon? Which has the longest orbit? Learn some fascinating facts about the planets that make up our solar system. By Cheryl Bowman |
