What Are Constellations? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Sep 25, 2025 · Some stars in a constellation might be close while others are very far away. But, if you were to draw lines in the sky between the stars like a dot-to-dot puzzle – and use lots of imagination …
Make a Star Finder | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Sep 25, 2025 · A constellation is group of stars like a dot-to-dot puzzle. If you join the dots—stars, that is—and use lots of imagination, the picture would look like an object, animal, or person.
Constellations | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
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How Does GPS Work? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Sep 25, 2025 · Ancient sailors used the constellations in the night sky to figure out where they were and where they were going. Today, all we need is a simple hand-held GPS (short for Global Positioning …
Lunar Eclipses and Solar Eclipses - NASA Space Place
Apr 8, 2024 · In this diagram, you can see that the Moon’s orbit around Earth is at a tilt. This is why we don’t get a lunar eclipse every month. This diagram is not to scale: the Moon is much farther away …
Universe | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Sep 25, 2025 · Articles, games and activities about our universeThe James Webb Space Telescope is the largest, most powerful space telescope ever built. Become a NASA Space Place Explorer with …
What Is an Aurora? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Sep 25, 2025 · If you're ever near the North or South Pole, you may be in for a very special treat. Frequently there are beautiful light shows in the sky. These lights are called auroras. If you're near …
All About the Sun | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Sep 25, 2025 · A star is a hot, glowing ball of gas. When you look up in the night sky, you can see countless twinkling stars. Can you see any stars during the daytime? Of course! The light of daytime …
Make a Pinwheel Galaxy Pinwheel - NASA Space Place
Sep 25, 2025 · A galaxy in the palm of your handM101 What you need: Pinwheel Galaxy Printout (PDF) Pipe cleaner Popsicle stick or chopsticks Scissors Single hole puncher What to do: Cut out the …
PDFs of Space Place activities | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for …
Sep 25, 2025 · We have print-ready PDF files of Space Place's popular hands-on activities. Print these out and you no longer need to be connected to a computer to have a fun, educational experience. …