Requirement #4: Observation

\(\boxed{\mathbb{REQ}\Large \rightsquigarrow}\) Choose A or B and complete ALL the requirements.

  1. Visit an observatory or a flight, aviation, or space museum.

    1. During your visit, talk to a docent or person in charge about a science topic related to the site.

    2. Discuss your visit with your counselor.

  2. Discover the latitude and longitude coordinates of your current position. Then do the following:

    1. Find out what time a satellite will pass over your area. (A good resource to find the times for satellite passes is the Heavens Above website at www.heavens-above.com.)

    2. Watch the satellite using binoculars. Record the time of your viewing, the weather conditions, how long the satellite was visible, and the path of the satellite. Then discuss your viewing with your counselor.

Tip

You can complete this requirement using a virtual visit!

Additional Challenge

Go to this page where a trivia is proposed with 10 somewhat challenging questions related to satellites. How many questions can you get right? If you are curious check out some of the other fun trivias this site offers for free!

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Kitts Peak National Observatory. Image from cntravel.com, find more information on observatories on their website.

Attention

Once you have completed this requirement, make sure you document it in your worksheet!