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Astronomy Project Topics

By Janice VanCleave

How to use Astronomy facts to Develop A Science Project Astronomy is the Study of Celestial Bodies Celestial bodies include the Sun, planets, moons, stars, comets, and asteroids. Getting Started 1. Start with an astronomy fact, such as: Fact: The position of the Sun in the sky during the day affects the length of shadows. […]

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Astronomy Science Project Ideas

By Janice VanCleave

Astronomy Astronomy is the study of celestial bodies, including asteroids, moons, planets, stars, and suns. Constellation is a common name for a group of stars that if linked by an imaginary line form a pattern. Ursa Major or what is commonly called the Big Bear is a constellation with stars forming the shape of bear. […]

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Science Fair Projects:Astronomy

By Janice VanCleave

Ursa Major commonly called Big Bear contains the asterism, The Big Dipper.

 The Big Dipper is Not a Constellation–It is an Asterism. Astronomy is a topic that many avoid when choosing a science project topic. This is because many think you have to have an expensive telescope to do studies. NOT SO!!! There are so many wonderful studies that can be done with your unaided eye–your naked […]

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The spoon hanging from the string vibrates when struck and these vibrations are transmitted through the string and the sound is amplified by the plastic cups. ABOUT ME: Hi, I am Janice VanCleave, author of 50 best-selling science experiment books for children ages 4 through high school. I taught science for 27 years. MORE.....

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