Embark on an exciting journey through our cosmic neighborhood! Students will explore some of the most fascinating topics in Solar System science—from the dynamic relationship between the Earth, Sun, and Moon to Kepler’s groundbreaking laws of planetary motion. Along the way, they’ll learn how astronomers measure distances across space and uncover the secrets hidden in starlight.
Students will work with optical and radio data using scientific telescopes and the same software tools professional astronomers use to analyze the universe. Get ready to think like a scientist, investigate celestial mysteries, and see the Solar System in a whole new way!