Informal Activities

Big Astronomy Toolkit from
the Night Sky Network

The Big Astronomy planetarium show will feature the incredible telescopes in Chile, known for their clear, dark skies. Just like these large telescopes, amateur astronomers seek dark skies for sharing the wonders of the universe with their communities. The topics featured in the Big Astronomy show also form the basis of our latest Outreach Toolkit!

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Big Astronomy Outreach Toolkit Manual

Big Astronomy Toolkit Full Manual

Individual Activities and Resources

The following activities are available in the Toolkit from the Night Sky Network

Galaxy Model part of the Big Astronomy Toolkit from the Night

Galaxy Model

An umbrella will give galactic perspective.

Good light Good Night part of the Big Astronomy Toolkit from the Night

Good Light, Good Night

How shielding lights makes a difference.

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The people behind the science!

Spectrum Treasure Hunt part of the Big Astronomy Toolkit from the Night

Spectrum Treasure Hunt

Discover more about lights around you.

More Individual Activities and Resources

The following activities are available in the Toolkit from the Night Sky Network and individually with the download buttons below.

Clues to the Cosmos part of the Big Astronomy Toolkit from the Night

Clues to the Cosmos

Filters and the universe around you.

Dark Sky Wheel part of the Big Astronomy Toolkit from the Night

Dark Sky Wheel

How dark are your skies?

Legends in the Sky part of the Big Astronomy Toolkit from the Night

Legends in the Sky

Constellations from around the world.

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Abrams Planetarium
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California Academy of Sciences
Abrams Planetarium
ASP Astronomical Society of the Pacific
AUI Associated Universities Inc
Aura logo
Peoria Riverfront Museum logo
Ward Beecher Planetarium logo