Hermitage Hotel big sky stargazing
Introduction
Students view the night sky from the Hermitage Hotel planetarium then use telescopes outside.This evening session commences in the planetarium with an overview of the night sky. Then students move outside, where expert guides show them how to use telescopes to study Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, the Southern Cross, star clusters, galaxies and much more, appropriate to the conditions.
Level
Year groups: 6-13
Curriculum levels: 3-8
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand/AO |
|---|---|---|
|
Science |
Planet earth and beyond - Astronomical systems A.S. 1.15, 1.16, 2.2 |
investigate components of the solar system Investigate interactions between celestial cycles |
|
Social Studies |
Understand innovation creates opportunities Understand how management of resources impacts on environmental sustainability |
|
|
Technology |
Nature of technology |
Characteristics A.S. 1.8, 1.9 |
*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- identify features of the southern sky
- understand our galaxy in context and recognise the scientific applications of astronomy
- appreciate Aoraki/Mount Cook and the Mackenzie basin for its low levels of atmospheric and light pollution.
Key competencies
Managing self, contributing and relating to others
Details
Location: Hermitage Hotel
Duration: 1 hour plus (seasonal variations)
Hazard level: Minimal (warm clothing must be worn)
Cost: $31 per student (charges may change without prior notification, so ask if interested)