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Educational Activities

Robotic telescopes

Fun

Telescopes come in all shapes and sizes, this activity will describe the three different types of telescope in the LCO network and why we need them.

One of the 0.4m telescopes in the LCO educational network

Fun

In this activity students will learn what a robotic telescope is and specifically how observations are made on the Las Cumbres Observatory telescope network.

Globe night and day

Hands-on

In this activity students will learn about the Las Cumbres Observatory and where the telescopes are located, leading them to consider the impact of the environment on our view of the stars.

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Fun

Learn more about space and astronomy in our astronomy themed scavenger hunt activity.

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Hands-on

Design, test and build a model lander and explore the effects of gravity, air resistance and friction.

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Fun

Play a game of bingo and learn about the many wonders of the cosmos!

Earth Moon student demonstration

Hands-on

This activity demonstrates the scale of the Universe, starting with our closest cosmic neighbour the Moon and travelling through the Solar System to the nearest star.

Messier Bingo Serol

Fun

In this activity students will learn about a range of cosmic objects, play a game of Messier Bingo and use the Las Cumbres Observatory to observe the night sky.

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Hands-on

In this activity, you’ll map your astronomical objects, taken using Serol's Cosmic Explorers, onto the night sky using RA and dec coordinates.

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Fun

In this activity, you'll use a space image you've taken with Serol and create a poster to showcase what you've learned.

Astronaut Training: Taste activity during Camp Cosmos

Hands-on

Carry out taste tests to explore how our senses affect the flavour of our food, and what this might reveal about eating in space.

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Hands-on

Working in teams, students must complete tasks as quickly as possible, while their dexterity is impaired, as if they are wearing bulky spacesuits.