Astronomy For Kids

The new way to see the night Sky: Meade mySky

Astronomy has a ton of neat and exciting “toys” available for the amateur astronomer. One such item is mySky.  mySky is available through various dealers and is priced very reasonable for the beginner astronomer. mySky uses GPS technology to locate an object in the night sky and in full audio and video will tell the amateur astronomer about the object it has located.

mySky has a nice introduction by Scott Roberts, who walks the stargazer through the easy use of the product. The introduction clearly explains how mySky works and how the stargazer can use the product with his or her Meade telescope.

mySky will be a popular item with kids and parents alike. Check it out today!

Star Parties!

A fun and neat event to attend is a star party that the whole family can enjoy! Kids can learn about the night sky while parents are looked upon as “heroes” for a night as kids look through a telescope for the first time . Star parties attract people from all over from the amateur astronomer to the astronomer guru who are all willing to share their wealth of the night sky with astronomy newbies.

What can you expect from a star party? Star parties can last from one night to a week filled with vendors and more! Star parties are held all over the country, all the world and many people will flock to them wanting to learn about astronomy and to show off their latest toy in the amateur astronomy circle.

Where can I find out more information about star parties? You can check your local astronomy club and they will have more information on events. You can also check out magazines such as astronomy.com and Sky and Telescope.com

First Post: Welcome!

Welcome to astronomyforkids.net’s first blog! I wanted to write about astronomy and kids. Science is a great tool for young minds to wonder about. Kids are always asking questions to their parents… “Dad, why is the universe so large?” “Why does the moon look like cheese?”

I hoping with my little corner of the Internet, that I can provide a fun and educational blog for people who are interested in astronomy and what it can offer for kids and their parents. Please check back often for reviews, ideas, and products on astronomy and kids.