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    Make your own Solar System mobile

    May 20, 2021 3 minutes

    Practical astronomy projects for every level of expertise

    FAMILY FRIENDLY PROJECT

    There are few things more inspiring to the next generation of budding astronomers than having space and astronomy-themed home decor around the house. Even better is when they’ve been involved in the process of creating it for themselves. In this project we are using some basic materials to create a beautiful Solar System mobile that can be hung in a child’s bedroom, so the wonder of space will be the first thing they see when waking up each morning

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