Allyson

Hello, we just purchased a fairly decent telescope and was wondering if
there are any good astronomy websites out there for younger kids (they are
4, 7 and 10) and two adults who are extreme beginners when it comes to star
gazing :) Maybe a site that sends out emails or updates a blog suggesting
interesting things to look at on certain days and how to find them and/or
just some basic things we can do with the telescope to get the kids more
interested (they are very interested, but also get bored/frustrated quickly
when we can't figure out what to do or look at). we did get to see Saturn,
Mars and Vega last trip out, but I was hoping to learn more about what's
out there. Thanks!

Ally

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Joyce Fetteroll

On Jun 25, 2012, at 8:25 AM, Allyson wrote:

> was wondering if
> there are any good astronomy websites out there for younger kids

If you have an iPad or smart phone there's the Star Walk app. You point the device at part of the sky and it identifies the stars and planets you're seeing.

http://vitotechnology.com/star-walk.html

Joyce

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Allyson

Oops, I meant to say we do have a couple apps that show us what's in the
sky. I guess we're looking for something a little more in depth and
something that will tell us about specific events or things to look at/for
at certain times of the year.

Ally

On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 8:22 AM, Joyce Fetteroll <jfetteroll@...>wrote:

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> On Jun 25, 2012, at 8:25 AM, Allyson wrote:
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> > was wondering if
> > there are any good astronomy websites out there for younger kids
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> If you have an iPad or smart phone there's the Star Walk app. You point
> the device at part of the sky and it identifies the stars and planets
> you're seeing.
>
> http://vitotechnology.com/star-walk.html
>
> Joyce
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Joyce Fetteroll

On Jun 25, 2012, at 9:26 AM, Allyson wrote:

> something that will tell us about specific events or things to look at/for
> at certain times of the year.

If you don't have the Star Walk app, it sounds like it does at least that in addition to identifying the stars. The video at the site shows more.

Joyce

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BRIAN POLIKOWSKY

Stellarium is a great free software you can download to your computer.

http://www.stellarium.org/


The NasaKids website is also super:|


http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html%c2%a0


Alex Polikowsky
 
 
 


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From: Allyson <rainbowartistally@...>
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Hello, we just purchased a fairly decent telescope and was wondering if
there are any good astronomy websites out there for younger kids (they are
4, 7 and 10) and two adults who are extreme beginners when it comes to star
gazing :) Maybe a site that sends out emails or updates a blog suggesting
interesting things to look at on certain days and how to find them and/or
just some basic things we can do with the telescope to get the kids more
interested (they are very interested, but also get bored/frustrated quickly
when we can't figure out what to do or look at). we did get to see Saturn,
Mars and Vega last trip out, but I was hoping to learn more about what's
out there. Thanks!

Ally

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Heather

Sky and Telescope has a "this week's sky at a glance" column.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/ataglance

heather


> Hello, we just purchased a fairly decent telescope and was wondering if
> there are any good astronomy websites out there for younger kids (they are
> 4, 7 and 10) and two adults who are extreme beginners when it comes to star
> gazing :) Maybe a site that sends out emails or updates a blog suggesting
> interesting things to look at on certain days and how to find them and/or
> just some basic things we can do with the telescope to get the kids more
> interested (they are very interested, but also get bored/frustrated quickly
> when we can't figure out what to do or look at). we did get to see Saturn,
> Mars and Vega last trip out, but I was hoping to learn more about what's
> out there. Thanks!
>
>


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iris777888

What you can see at any certain time is at least somewhat specific to where you are at. If you look around your area for an amateur astronomers association (just google that plus your place name) they will usually have a website/blog/Facebook and will inform you of stellar events coming up. Many also have events and activities for the entire family that can help grow your knowledge. Sometimes they will even help you with your equipment. It's a great place to find expertise. Even if you don't want to attend meetings or want to interact in person, usually they are also helpful via online means (at least in my experience with various groups in our state).

Heather

--- In [email protected], Allyson <rainbowartistally@...> wrote:
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> Oops, I meant to say we do have a couple apps that show us what's in the
> sky. I guess we're looking for something a little more in depth and
> something that will tell us about specific events or things to look at/for
> at certain times of the year.
>
> Ally
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> On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 8:22 AM, Joyce Fetteroll <jfetteroll@...>wrote:
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> > On Jun 25, 2012, at 8:25 AM, Allyson wrote:
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> > > was wondering if
> > > there are any good astronomy websites out there for younger kids
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> > If you have an iPad or smart phone there's the Star Walk app. You point
> > the device at part of the sky and it identifies the stars and planets
> > you're seeing.
> >
> > http://vitotechnology.com/star-walk.html
> >
> > Joyce
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