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Subject: Planetary Science

Science activity demonstrating the phenomenon of light scattering
Blue Sky

Discover why the sky is blue and the sunset is red.

Science activity investigating spectroscopy
CD Spectroscope

Turn an old CD into a spectroscope to analyze light.

Coincidencia cósmica

¡Descubre la “coincidencia cósmica” que hace posible los eclipses solares!

Science activity exploring why eclipses don't happen every month.
Eclipse in a Cup

Try a new tilt on eclipses.

Falling Feather

Prove to yourself that Galileo was right.

Science activity that demonstrates how geysers work
Geyser

Just spew it—build your own cyclic hot water fountain.

Science activity that demonstrates light scattering in the atmosphere
Glue-Stick Sunset

Why is the sky blue? That's a sticky question.

Science activity to investigate convection
Inverted Bottles

Watch the rise and fall of hot and cold fluids.

Science activity that models sea level rise.
Melting Ice and Rising Seas

Investigate sea level rise with this model of continents and oceans.

Science activity to safely view the sun.
Spot the Sun

Safely view our nearest star.


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