Sky Observation Project

by Liz LaRosa

www.middleschoolscience.com

 

 

Name _____________________________________________ Homeroom _____________ DUE DATE _________

 

Parent Signature ____________________________________  Observation # 1  2  3  4  5 (Circle)

 

Directions: 

  1. You are to make 1 weekly observation between a Thursday and the following Wednesday night. 

  2. Hand in observation on Thursday during class.  (Don't procrastinate!  Weather conditions may not be suitable) 

  3. Use your planisphere or other star charts to orientate yourself.

  4. Spend 10-15 minutes carefully observing and recording what you see.

 

Sun Rise _________ am

 

Date : 

Location: 

Time:  ___________am/pm

Sun Set _________ pm

 

Viewing condition: 

Moon Rise _______ am/pm

 

Color Sketch of Observation:  Be sure to include landmarks such as the Horizon, trees, buildings,& label North, South, East and West.  Also note at least one major constellation, such as the Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Cassiopeia, or Orion
Moon Set _______am/pm

 

Sketch of Moon &

Phase (if seen)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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