Capturing the Universe is written by Dr Rhodri Evans and will be available to buy from 7th February 2019 onwards. This book is a fantastic collection of the most spectacular images of galaxies, star clouds and the wonders of our solar system. There are over 200 breathtaking photographs taken by new generation orbiting telescopes, earthbound observatories and probes, including images from NASA and the European Southern Observatory. These pictures are not only mesmerising but also provide a huge amount of information about the geology and atmospheres of celestial bodies, and the formation of distant galaxies.
Summer Crafts with Baker Ross
You wouldn’t believe that it is summer and yet we are once again trapped inside our home by the rain! Last week, we had friends come over and the weather was really bad. Luckily, Baker Ross sent me a range of their craft kits to entertain the children.
Exploring the World with Science
Recently, we had fun learning through educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) focused activities at home. We have got involved in a few science activities like the water tornado, absorbing science, colourful sugar and potato clock!
Both of my children love science as long as we make it interesting and not bore them with too much information. Last week, we have received the Digital Metal Detector and Double Globe Planetarium from Trends UK to write about our opinion on how girls vs. boys in the family view science and science projects.
Brian Cox’s Wonders of Life App Review
Mr C is a big fan of science and he regularly watches Professor Brian Cox’s documentary shows on BBC. I kind of watch it together with him and find that I am very drawn to his shows too. The universe is always so fascinating and interesting. It makes me hunger for more information.
Remote Controlled Illuminated Solar System
Do you know how the universe started more than 10 billion years ago with a Big Bang? Also do you know that the sun is one of a 100 billion stars in this one galaxy? I have a space mad son who loves to learn about the solar system and one day when he grows up, he wants to become an astronaut. Earlier in April, we had even turned Easter eggs into the solar system.
Turn Easter Eggs into Solar System
Last Sunday, Mr K and I spent an hour to paint 9 polystyrene eggs. We tried to create our solar system by painting each egg a different colours as close to their own colours as depicted in our astronomy book. We have the Sun and 8 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
After they all dried, we used a wooden skewer to poke through and thread an elastic string. I also used a plastic plate as the top to hold onto the eggs. Now it is ready as our solar system mobile!