NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre

Thousands of planets orbit other stars but they are so hard to photograph. How would you find one? What can we find out about them. Are they like the planets in our solar system

Participants will:

• Watch the AstroTour Movie: Expedition Earth
• Learn about the various exoplanetary detection methods.
• Try hands-on activities about planets
• Launch Water Rockets

AstroKids! Exoplanets is aimed for families with children aged 10+.

All AstroKids events are designed for families and kids to learn and explore together. Children must be accompanied by an adult and all participants must book tickets.

Enquiries to Kirralee: education@ballaratobservatory.org.au