Astronomy Day: Solar Views and Moon Systems
Grades: 5-8
Join McDonald Observatory views of the sun and discussion of the Sun, Earth, Moon system. After a review of gravity and orbits we'll lead into moon motion and phases then shadows and eclipses.
This program was presented live in April 2022. Please register for the recording on Connect2Texas. (Use the filter to find McDonald Observatory, University of Texas).
ExciteSpace! Eclipses and Our Moon
Grades: Two lessons available, for PreK-3 and 3-12
Prepare your students for the Eclipse events Texas will experience in October 2023 and April 2024! Join McDonald Observatory as we explore the Sun, Earth, and Moon system. We'll discuss gravity, orbits, Moon phases, and Eclipses.
Please register for the recording on Connect2Texas. (Use the filter to find McDonald Observatory, University of Texas).
ExciteSpace! Super Big Telescope Tour
Grades: Two lessons available, for 3-6 and 7-12
Explore the Hobby-Eberly Telescope, a 10-meter telescope that uses 91 mirrors to observe the universe! Follow the light path from the sky into our instruments, made possible by creative engineering. Students will take a virtual tour of the HET, including images and videos.
Please register for the recording on Connect2Texas. (Use the filter to find McDonald Observatory, University of Texas).
Spotlight Session: Celebrate Earth Day with "Skywatcher"
Grades: 2-6
Join McDonald Observatory in reading Skywatcher by Jamie Hogan, and highlighting the wonder of a dark and starry sky. We’ll discuss the importance of keeping the night sky dark and how anyone can help reduce light pollution.
A big thank you to the author and illustrator, Jamie Hogan, for creating this delightful book. And thank you to the Tilbury House Publishers for allowing the reading and sharing of this book.
Please register for the recording on Connect2Texas. (Use the filter to find McDonald Observatory, University of Texas).
