Virtual Field Trip: Stellarium Web
On Stellarium the website, you are greeted with a stunning view of stars and planets. Why leave the house when you can take a virtual field trip? On this website, you’re able to view many constellations, planets, and stars that add to the scenery. Due to its interactive nature, you’re also able to touch any of the dots in the night sky, and it will give you more information about it. It even tracks satellites as well! They offer the site to be navigated like a reversed globe, giving you the North, West, South, and East directions on the screen for your convenience.
Not only this, but near the bottom of the screen, there are different viewing options to look through, such as atmosphere, landscape, and even constellation art. By clicking on any of these options, it changes your view to show a better representation of what you're looking for! This website is amazing to show kids within the classroom, offering them a virtual field trip, while they research what speaks to them.
This is a really amazing site. This is new to me, actually. I didn't know that they had sites where you could look at the sky and stars. this helps me personally because I've been really into astrology lately. This is a site that I do see myself using.
ReplyDeleteStellarium Web sounded like an interesting way to explore space without having to actually go anyway. It is cool how interactive it is, especially being able to click on stars and planets for more information. The constellation art feature seems like a great way to make learning more engaging. Did you have a favorite constellation or planet to explore?
ReplyDeleteThat’s such a cool feature! It sounds like the website offers a lot of interactive elements that can really engage kids and make learning fun. The ability to switch between different views like atmosphere, landscape, and constellation art adds a layer of depth to the experience, making it more immersive and educational. It’s a fantastic tool for a virtual field trip because it sparks curiosity and allows students to explore at their own pace, diving into what catches their interest. It’s a great way to bring a sense of adventure into the classroom and inspire a love for discovery!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with anything space related, so this to me is so interesting! I think it is cool because it allows for those without a microscope or fancy equipment to see even the simplest of stars and planets. Are there any other websites people can visit to see more of these things?
ReplyDeleteHey Gweneth,
ReplyDeleteI find this tool really useful for people that have an interest or a major about space exploration. The fact that you can see different planets and constellations makes it even better. I know I myself will be using this.