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Astronomy is one of the most interesting subject that science has offered. It is quite difficult, but all kids should have fundamental knowledge of astronomy or we can say night sky. Not all the children are interested in Mathematics and Science, but they will learn about the night sky, if it is not treated as a difficult subject, but just like a general knowledge. Although there are lots of resources available in the Internet, books and magazines, but the child will learn best when they’ll see the stars or planets in the form of picture or video, or directly looking at the sky.

What kids should know?

Astronomy for kids can be started with Constellations. Two easily recognizable constellations are Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, famously known as Big Dipper and Little Dipper. Kids can identify these two constellations with the help of their parents or guardian. It is quite simple to find.

Ursa Major and Ursa Minor are always visible in the night sky. The Big Dipper, is easily recognizable due to its giant ladle shape formed by seven bright stars. The Little Dipper looks like small spoon, visible inside the Big Dipper. Once you locate them tell the kids about mythological story behind the two constellations. This may increase their curiosity to know more about constellations and stars.

Cassiopeia is another great constellation to recognize. It is not very difficult to find. It looks like “W” or a crown. Cassiopeia contains five stars, among which two stars are visible to the naked eye that rank among the most luminous in the galaxy. You must also go through the astronomical guide to check which constellations are visible in your hemisphere during the particular time of year you are in.

The Sun, moon and the planets are also the great subjects to create interest in astronomy for kids. In Astronomy for kids we can also tell them about the solar and lunar eclipses, with the help of videos and pictures. Children respond more to visual than the written word. Show them the sky in the night; show them telescopic images of comets or galaxies. An early appreciation of the beauty of the skies will harbor a future fascination with all things celestial.