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Make real tools to help you explore and understand the night sky, just like astronomers do.

• Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Space Science Explorer badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Brownie Space Science Adventurer badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Junior Space Science Investigator badge requirements.

Info Needed Daisy Space Science: Stars are big balls of hot gas that shine in the sky, even though they look tiny from Earth. We see stars at night because the sun’s light doesn’t block them. Stars form patterns called constellations, which people have named and imagined stories about for thousands of years. Telescopes help us see stars better.

Possible Projects

• Binocular Stargazing Guide (15–30 min) – Use binoculars with a simple guide to spot planets, bright stars, and moon features. Includes video tutorials for beginners.
• Constellation Projector (25–35 min) – Create a flashlight-based projector that casts constellation patterns on walls or ceilings using paper and pinholes.
• Red-Filtered Flashlight (10–15 min) – Cover a flashlight with red cellophane or nail polish to preserve night vision while reading star maps or journals outdoors.
• Sky Journal (15–25 min) – Keep a notebook with star maps, sketches, and observations. Helps kids track constellations and learn how the night sky changes over time.
• Star Wheel (20–30 min) – Make a rotating star chart to help identify constellations in the night sky. Includes printable templates and instructions from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.