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The PlanetCam now provides spectra. Images can be ordered for initial tests. Brighter stars are recommended.

Introduction to the night sky

This activity is an introduction to the objects of the night sky that are visible by telescope. The basics of astronomical observations are imparted and this activity is thus suitable as starting point to astronomy.

Niveau: B

Bei dieser Aktivität handelt es sich um eine neu entwickelte Aktivität. Für Verbesserungsvorschläge und Hinweise für Korrekturen sind wir dankbar. Sie erreichen uns unter contact@stellarium-gornergrat.ch.

The night sky is full of galaxies, planetary nebulae and many other objects. Most of them are only visible through a telescope. In this activity, the students can choose an object they would like to know more about. They then book an image through our website. Afterwards, everyone gets a worksheet to their object in which they find out what it exactly is. The basics of astronomical observations are imparted and it is an ideal starting point to astronomy.

Requirements

none

Pedagogical objectives

The students...

  • know how to do an astronomical observation.
  • know what their chosen object is and can explain it to someone.
  • know other objects of the night sky and what they are.

Steps

1: Erstellen eines Beobachtungsauftrags

Brief description

Die Schülerinnen und Schüler suchen sich ein Objekt aus, über das sie mehr erfahren wollen und bestellen Bilder über das Webportal des Stellarium Gornergrat.

Difficulty

2

Requirements

none

Duration

45 minutes

Material

computer with internet access

Social arrangement

Individual Pairs

2: Was ist das für ein Objekt?

Brief description

Die Schülerinnen und Schüler erhalten ihre Bilder und ein Übungsblatt, passend zu ihrem Objekt.

Difficulty

2

Requirements

none

Duration

45 minutes

Material

computer with internet access
printer

Social arrangement

Individual

Teaching method

Think-pair-share

Worksheets

There are no teaching materials available for the English version of this activity.