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Adam Sortwell

Observing the Night Sky with SkyView Lite

Grades: 5th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade
Subjects: STEAM, Science

Student Instructions

Can you identify the most visible objects in the night sky? - The Moon - Venus - Jupiter - Sirius - Mars The first one should be easy, but there is an app that will help you identify the others. SkyView Lite is a free app that helps you identify objects in the night sky. "SkyView® Lite brings stargazing to everyone! Simply point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more!" Your task tonight is to observe the night sky with the assistance of SkyView Lite. 1. Download SkyView Lite from the App Store 2. Find a visible object in the night sky. 3. Point your device with SkyView Lite toward the object to identify it. 4. Take a photo photo and a screenshot. 5. Share your observations on the attached pages with some information about each.

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