An Online Activity For Grades 4-12

Overview:

How many times have you seen a really bright thing in the sky and wondered what it was? Chances are, it was either an airplane (if it was moving) or one of the bright planets, like Jupiter, Venus, or Mars.  You can be the local expert on what planets to see, if you know where to look in the sky and when. Keep on clicking to find out how to use star maps to help you find planets or even comets and asteroids!

SEGway for educators	An Online Activity by: Alan Gould Developed in collaboration with  the Lawrence Hall of Science Send questions or comments to: outreach@ssl.berkeley.edu © 2001 UC Regents Updated October 9, 2001	Center for Science Education