Cosmic science – into the unknown

Let’s get cosmic with fascinating fast facts about the universe, a deep dive into the life cycle of stars, a question about the distance from Earth to outer space, some history of cosmic science, and a galactic activity for you to try yourself at home.

Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purple Planet Music. Sound effects by Pixabay.

 

https://www.creativescience.com.au

 

Episode content:

00:00 Introduction and fast facts

02:48 The life cycle of a star

04:54 How far away is outer space?

06:05 Space telescopes, Edwin Hubble, and Henrietta Swan Leavitt

08:14 Swirling spiral galaxy activity

You will need: a large round bowl, water, a splash of milk, a dessert spoon, and food colouring in a dropper bottle