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Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

This experiment will explore how manipulating a graph of historical information might reveal new information about data.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

This experiment examines if space objects become round after reaching a certain mass.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Science fair project that illustrates the properties of black holes in space.

In this project, you will observe and record changes in sunspots over two weeks.

Science fair project that demonstrates the different phases of the moon by physically representing them with construction paper and a shoebox

Become familiar with ratios and learn how to measure the diameter of the Sun and the Moon in this fun science fair project idea.

The objective of this science project is to investigate why NASA has been using aerogel for the Stardust Project for collecting gas and dust from comets.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Your child will be delighted to learn about and gaze upon his favorite constellations with this set of stellar homemade placemats!

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

This experiment will explore the possibility of a connection between lunar cycles and how humans are affected.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Science fair project which helps you determine your latitude by using an astrolabe, which measures the angle between the North Star and the horizon.

Explore the craters, maria, and highlands on the surface of the Moon! In this fun science project you'll create a 3-D model of the moon using paper mache.

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

Science fair project that tests the correlation between outdoor temperature or weather conditions and the number of visible stars at night.

This fun science fair project for 8th grade demonstrates what Kepler's 3rd law predicts about a planet's orbital period and its distance from the sun.

This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.

Consult astronomers for opinions and advice. Devise a mathematical argument regarding the probability of other planets supporting extra-terrestrial life.

What is a barycenter? Kids learn how gravity and mass influence the orbit of binary systems like planets and moons or stars and planets in this cool experiment.

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!