Applied FiltersAstronomy
Video and audio
Our Mighty Moon
Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers explain how solar and lunar eclipses occur and they learn a bit more about how the Moon produces the tides on the Earth.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video and audio
Our Sun
Join astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich to find out more about our life-giving star.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 4, GCSE, Post-16
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video and audio
Pluto and the Dwarf Planets
Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers explore Pluto and explain why it's not considered a planet anymore.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Video and audio
Reasons for the Seasons
Have you ever wondered why we have seasons? Do other planets have seasons too? To find out the answers, join the astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich as they explore the reasons for the seasons!
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Classroom activity
Rotational Period of the Sun
A classroom activity in which students learn how the rotation of the Sun can be measured through Doppler-shifted emission lines and estimate the errors associated with this measurement.
Key Stage:
Post-16
Subject:
Astronomy, Maths, Science
Classroom activity
Video and audio
Seeing the Invisible
Imagine what it would be like to have super powers and see the invisible - sounds pretty fun doesn't it? Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they explore the science behind some seemingly invisible and sneaky forces in space.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 2
Subject:
Astronomy, Science
Classroom activity
Video and audio
Shadows On Other Worlds
Join the astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich as they go on an adventure to discover what shadows look like on other worlds.
Key Stage:
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Subject:
Astronomy, Science