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Week 01 · Safe Sky Watchers

Friday

Plan Sky Night
// Sky safety, day and night
⏱ about 15 min

Friday: Plan Sky Night

Rocket packs a bag with snacks, a blanket and a big telescope.

Raven looks in the bag. "What do you notice? Do we need all this?"

Nova shows a short list. "Hint: good sky watchers bring a few simple things."

What to bring

  • A grown-up
  • Your red light
  • A warm jacket
  • A blanket or chair
  • Your sky log and a pencil

You do not need a telescope.

Your own eyes are a great sky tool.

PACK THE BAG
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Who must come on every Sky Night?
Do you need a telescope for Sky Night?
Which light do you bring?
SKY NIGHT STEPS
  • Tap a card.
  • Then tap its spot.
1First
2Next
3Then
4Last
For a grown-up
Pick a safe spot near home with an open view of sky.
Go out after sunset for 20 to 30 minutes.
Check the weather. Clouds are fine; there is a backup plan.

Pick a safe spot

  • Close to home.
  • Open sky above you.
  • Flat ground with nothing to trip on.
  • Away from bright lights, if you can.
SKY NIGHT PLAN
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Which spot is best for Sky Night?
When do you go out for Sky Night?
Why bring a warm jacket?
It is cloudy on Sky Night. What do you do?
Packing listBring it?
A red light?
A telescope you must have?
Your sky log and a pencil?
A bright white light for stars?
WHY THIS EXERCISEA few simple things are all a sky watcher needs.
Draw your Sky Night bag and the things inside it.
BEFORE SKY NIGHT
  • Tap a card.
  • Then tap its spot.
1First
2Next
3Then
4Last

Your plan is ready! Tomorrow is your very first Sky Night.

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