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Astronomy Science Fair Ideas

Astronomy is a rich source of material for science fair projects. While the stars and planets are far away, you can ask questions and do experiments and research here on Earth. You can find many beautiful pictures of planets, stars, and galaxies to illustrate posters and reports.

The Sun
- Show how you can view the sun safely, using projection or special optical filters. Find out what sunspots are and why they follow an 11-year cycle.
Meteorites
- Discuss meteor showers and meteorite composition and show photographs of meteorites. Find out where they come from.
Observing
- The very act of looking at the sky is a big subject. From naked-eye observing to using the latest orbiting telescopes, discover how skygazing has evolved.
Build a Telescope
- Select a telescope design, buy the parts and put it together. What are different telescope designs? Are big research telescopes fundamentally different from the backyard kind?
Light Pollution
- Artificial light from buildings and streets interferes with seeing the night sky. Find out why this is and what people are doing about it.

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