Kids Corner

Here are some links to sites where children can learn more about astronomy:

https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/

https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html

https://scijinks.gov/

https://kidsastronomy.com/

http://gws.ala.org/category/sciences/astronomy-space

http://www.astronomy.com/observing/astro-for-kids

http://blog.nomadpress.net/blog/look-up-and-down-astronomy-sites-for-kids

http://www.planetsforkids.org/

http://www.goodsitesforkids.org/astronomy.htm

http://www.cosmos4kids.com/

https://www.angieslist.com/articles/amateur-astronomy-home.htm

https://sleepopolis.com/education/constellations-stars/

Thanks to Hannah from the Baker County Social Club Girl Scout Troop who suggested this site about the 40 closest stars to the Earth: https://www.alansfactoryoutlet.com/44-closest-stars-and-how-they-compare-to-our-sun

Here are some places to learn about Light Pollution, what it is, how it affects wildlife and people, and what you can do to help to limit it:

WASI is a member of the International Dark Sky Association

Thanks to Nick Hayes of Lake Jennings BSA Troop 325 for Recommending this site as well: https://www.winecellarinnovations.com/wine-cellar-decor/lighting-health-affects

Astronomy Apps For Younger Users:

https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-astronomy-apps-and-websites-for-students

http://www.essentialkids.com.au/life/technology/five-great-space-apps-for-kids-20160317-gnldeb

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.StarWalkKids2&hl=en_US

https://www.iphoneness.com/cool-finds/astronomy-apps-for-kids/

https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/category/astronomy-apps

https://thehomeschoolscientist.com/space-app target=”+2″

Still have questions?

If you have a question about anything and you can’t find the answer, or if you need help with using or fixing your telescope, please feel free to ask our Webmaster, and Mr. Milley will do his best to answer your question, and if he can’t help, he’ll point you in the right direction. Mr. Milley is a computer scientist, and computer forensic examiner who’s been an amateur astronomer since 1981. He’s also an amateur telescope maker who started making telescopes when he was in high school, and completed his first telescope in 1982. He still uses that telescope, a 6″ f/8 Newtonian reflector today, and just got the primary mirror re-aluminized for the first time in May of 2018. Today he works for the federal government at an undisclosed location, and is active in WASI’s Outreach efforts. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have home schooled their three children.