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Constellation in a Canister

by Nick Greene
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Getting Started

You need these supplies for this activity.

You need these supplies for this activity.

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People have looked at the stars for many, many years. They could imagine pictures in stars. Those pictures are called constellations. After you do this activity, see if you can find the constellations in the night sky.

What you need:

  • 16 black 35mm film canisters
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Pushpin
  • Patterns + View patterns
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