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Alderamin: 50th Anniversary Star
Consider the star Alderamin to be the "Golden Anniversary Star" for those who celebrate a 50th year. Alderamin, in the constellation of...
Mar 203 min read


Campfire Becomes Sun With Orbiting Planets
Group activity around "campfire" simulates the zodiac and earth's motion. From Big Dipper find Polaris, Arcturus, and Corona Borealis.
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Predicting an Eclipse With Paper Plates
To predict a solar eclipse one has to consider the multiple lunar movements around the earth with respect to the sun. You can...
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Make Solar Shade Masks In Bulk
Make solar shade masks in bulk by drilling holes in a stack of paper plates for eyes and for cut endpoints. I use an ink stamp as a mask...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Paper Plate Activities for the Sun
Engage your solar eclipse audience with paper plate activities that are related to the sun. While some activities can be done on any one...
Feb 18, 20241 min read

Eclipse-2024 Promotion
A one-page flyer linking to my Eclipse-2024 page shows the landing site, the QR Code, and the URL. You are welcome to share the...
Feb 15, 20241 min read


Best Ways To Project The Sun
You can project the sun safely during a solar eclipse with several simple techniques. If you have a flat surface with a small hole in...
Dec 30, 20233 min read

Alderamin: Golden Anniversary Star
Consider the star Alderamin to be the Golden Anniversary Star of the Michiana Astronomical Society (MAS), which celebrates its 50th...
Dec 21, 20233 min read


Meet the Stars of New Year's Eve
Using a paper plate you can predict where the stars will be for any date and time. In the Platisphere Activity, you make a simple...
Dec 16, 20232 min read

Centennial Star of the Cleveland Astronomical Society
Consider the star Ruchbah to be the "Centennial Star" of the Cleveland Astronomical Society (CAS), which celebrates its 100th birthday in...
Dec 31, 20213 min read