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Constellation in a Canister

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Punch holes for the stars

Use a push-pin to poke holes.

Use a push-pin to poke holes.

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5. Punch a small hole through the paper and the canister for each star in the pattern.

6. Hold the film canister up to the light. Look through it to make sure that you have punched the holes all the way through. You should see light through each hole.

7. Take the paper pattern off the canister.

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