SUNSHADOW OBSERVATORY · SKYLING
Sun, Earth & Moon
Skywatch Plaza
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Skyling — Sun, Earth & Moon Skywatch Plaza
Hi!
I'm Skyling.
Welcome to Skywatch Plaza!
Will you help me investigate sun, earth & moon?
The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.
Let's check the evidence!
The Sun is a star that produces light.
Earth is a planet orbiting the Sun.
The Moon is Earth's natural satellite.
Which object is a star?
- A. The Sun
- B. The Moon
- C. Earth
The answer is A: The Sun
The Sun is a star that produces light.
Earth is a planet orbiting the Sun.
The Moon is Earth's natural satellite.
That clue helps us make sense of this place.
Moonlight is sunlight reflected from the Moon's surface.
The Moon does not shine by producing its own visible
light like a star.
Where does moonlight mainly originate?
- A. A fire inside the Moon
- B. Earth's oceans glowing
- C. The Sun
The answer is C: The Sun
Moonlight is sunlight reflected from the Moon's surface.
The Moon does not shine by producing its own visible
light like a star.
Hmm...
how does that connect to our first clue?
Our object cards separate source from reflector: Sun is the source,
Moon reflects, and Earth is where our observer stands.
Models are for indirect learning, never direct Sun viewing.
What is the Moon to Earth?
- A. A galaxy
- B. A natural satellite
- C. Another Sun
The answer is B: A natural satellite
The Sun is a star that produces light.
Earth is a planet orbiting the Sun.
The Moon is Earth's natural satellite.
Nice investigating!
You've been following the evidence.
Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.
The Sun is a star that produces light.
Moonlight is sunlight reflected from the Moon's surface.
Our object cards separate source from reflector: Sun is the source,
Moon reflects, and Earth is where our observer stands.
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