Star Parties
True or False:
Star parties are held only in the USA.
False
What happens as Earth rotates on its axis?
As Earth rotates, day becomes night
Who is Helios?
He is the god of the sun
What is the largest planet?
Jupiter
Fully White
Full Moon
Why do people go to star parties? (Complete Sentences)
People gather to observe stars, planets, and much more. It is a fun way to meet new people and learn about the universe.
How often can the northern lights be seen?
They can be seen every few years
Where does Helios go each day?
He rides from his eastern palace to his palace in the west
What causes the seasons?
The axis and the revolution of Earth
Half black, half white
Quarter
Why won’t you see many stars if you live in a town or city?
The lights make it too difficult to see the stars
What is the aurora borealis?
It is an amazing light show seen in the skies near the North Pole
What pours forth from the Titan god’s crown?
Rays of brilliant light
What is the path the Earth takes around the sun?
Orbit
Mostly black, small white
Why are national parks great locations for star parties?
They can provide total darkness
What causes the aurora borealis?
It is caused by magnetic attraction
Why does Helios pause briefly?
To rest
Which planets are the inner planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Fully black
New Moon
What things do you need for a star party?
All you need is a location with dark night skies and telescopes.
How would you explain the northern lights to someone who has never seen them before? (Complete sentences)
Answers may vary...
They are an amazing light show caused by magnetic attraction of electrically-charged solar winds hitting Earth's magnetic field.
What would happen if Helios’s chariot dropped too low in the sky
If his chariot happened to drop too low in the sky, it would scorch the land and all its people.
Why does the moon have phases?
The moon revolves around Earth and the Sun lights it
Mostly white, small black
Gibbous