May features
the Sun!
The Sun is our closest star and the source of energy that supports life on Earth. Galileo wrote his first letter on sunspots in May 1612. Modern telescopes and spacecraft help us explore how weather on the Sun affects our home planet Earth. (SAFETY NOTE: Remember, never look directly at the Sun.)
Online exploration:
- Solar System Trading Cards
- “Online Explorations” are fun, interactive activities for exploring various space science topics. Solar System Trading Cards involves identifying solar system objects. A card about the Sun is included.
Classroom activity:
- Solar System Trading Cards, Jr. Edition
- This downloadable PDF deck of cards, designed for early readers, features thirteen solar system objects including a card about the Sun.
Myths vs. realities:
- Solar system
- “Myths vs. realities” is a collection of common misconceptions about celestial objects and phenomena. The misconception is stated in the “myth” while the “reality” explains the true situation. “Myths vs. realities: Solar system” addresses common misconceptions about the solar system.
Fast Facts:
- The Sun
- “Fast Facts” is a collection of tables that provide vital statistics for the planets and other celestial objects. This table lists key facts about the Sun in an easy-to-read format.
Q&A:
- Our solar system
- “Q&As” is a collection of questions that might be asked about various celestial objects and phenomena. “Q&A: Our solar system” provides answers to questions typically asked about the solar system.
