1. Star Lab Science Night Presented by Jackie Wimberley Kim Richter

2. Making a Star Clock Cut out the two circles Cut out the two circles Cut out the notch on the small, dark circle Cut out the notch on the small, dark circle

3. Making a Star Clock Place small circle on top of large circle. Use paper fastener to attach circles together at their centers. Place small circle on top of large circle. Use paper fastener to attach circles together at their centers.

4. Making a Star Clock If you were outside you would find the Big Dipper and the North Star If you were outside you would find the Big Dipper and the North Star Face the North Star Face the North Star Find the current month and grab it. Turn the bottom circle until that month is at the top of the circle. Find the current month and grab it. Turn the bottom circle until that month is at the top of the circle. Keeping the current month in place at the top, turn the small circle until the stars match those in the sky. Keeping the current month in place at the top, turn the small circle until the stars match those in the sky. Read the time in the window. Read the time in the window. If you are on Daylight Savings Time, add one hour. If you are on Daylight Savings Time, add one hour.

5. Constellation Identification Cassiopeia Cassiopeia

6. Constellation Identification Cepheus Cepheus

7. Constellation Identification Ursa Major (contains the big dipper) Ursa Major (contains the big dipper)

8. Constellation Identification Ursa Minor (also called the little dipper, contains the North Star) Ursa Minor (also called the little dipper, contains the North Star)

9. Constellation Identification Andromeda Andromeda

10. Constellation Identification Cetus (the sea monster) Cetus (the sea monster)

11. Constellation Identification Perseus (the champion) Perseus (the champion)

12. Constellation Identification Pegasus (the winged horse) Pegasus (the winged horse)

13. Constellation Identification Orion (brave hunter) Orion (brave hunter)

14. Constellation Identification Taurus (the bull) Taurus (the bull)

15. Constellation Identification Cygnus (the swan) Cygnus (the swan)

16. Constellation Identification Hercules Hercules

17. Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions How many people fit in the dome? How many people fit in the dome? Standard Dome – 27 recommended Giant Dome – 56 recommended

18. What kind of room do I need to set it up. What kind of room do I need to set it up. Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions Always Inside! Standard Dome – 21’ by 21’ Giant Dome – 27’ by 27’ Stay away from heat sources!

19. How long does it take to set up? How long does it take to set up? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions After moving everything into the room, it only takes about 15 minutes to become operational.

20. How long does it take to take down? How long does it take to take down? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions It only takes about 15 minutes to deflate and fold up. The trick is to get the dome folded well enough to fit back into the protective container. Good Luck!

21. How heavy is it? How heavy is it? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions The heaviest box is 40 lbs. The dome weighs about 45 lbs. Get help if you need it!

22. How do I get in? Do I have to crawl? How do I get in? Do I have to crawl? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions Kids love to crawl, but no, you don’t have to, bending and walking will work. For special cases you can lift the edge of the dome and scoot under quickly.

23. Is it handicapped accessible? Is it handicapped accessible? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions Yes, bring them in first under the wall of the dome. Then exit them last the same way.

24. Is it hot and stuffy? Is it hot and stuffy? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions The STARLAB has no climate control of its own. The fan keeps the air circulating, but the inside temperature is controlled by the room temperature.

25. Can we get out fast if we need to? Can we get out fast if we need to? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions Yes, have all the visitors move to the center of the dome. Grab the bottom edge of the dome opposite the entry tube and lift it over everyone to drop on the entry tube. Then all walk out.

26. Can I set it up outside? Can I set it up outside? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions Nope! Moisture or sunlight will damage the dome. And it can easily shift position in a breeze when inflated.

27. I have a student allergic to latex. Is there any latex in the STARLAB? I have a student allergic to latex. Is there any latex in the STARLAB? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions Nope! The STARLAB is completely latex free.

28. What teacher materials would be helpful while presenting in the STARLAB? What teacher materials would be helpful while presenting in the STARLAB? Star Lab: Frequently Asked Questions Flashlight, notes, 2 laser pointers, random selection device, writing tool, team reward system,