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Amazing Stargazing

Teacher Resources are Available for this Program.

Listen to radio DJ, Aahsie, as he introduces a variety of nighttime sky sites that can be seen with the unaided eye. Basic stargazing techniques are taught and includes location of popular constellations, meteors, comets, planets, the moon and the sun.  Learn about the motions of the Earth, planets and the Moon. 

This program is 37 minutes in length and is suitable for ages six through adult.  From meteors and comets, stars and planets, and the motion of the Earth to satellites and seasonal constellations, this show has it all.

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Rusty Rockets Last Blast     

Teacher Resources are Available for this Program.

Veteran rocket and teacher Rusty Rocket is all set to retire. He has one mission left: to take a group of young rocket rookies on a trip through the Solar System. Along the way, he discusses the basics of rocket physics and gravity, recounts some great moments in space exploration, and discusses the planets and some of their unique features and incredible distances. Accompanied by a fantastic musical score, Rusty Rocket encourages everyone to continue asking questions and seeking answers throughout their whole lives. But will Rusty take his own advice and choose not to retire so that he can keep learning from his students?

This program last approximately 30 minutes long and is highly recommended for kindergarten through fifth grade.

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