Ever wanted to try some astronomy at home? Follow along with ASTRO 3D researchers as they conduct fun, astronomy-related activities with materials found in the home. They will also explain how the science in the activity relates to their own research.

Teachers and home educators may also find these activities useful for their classrooms.

Modelling the solar system in your backyard

Bending light with gravitational lenses

Measure the speed of light with chocolate

Make and break a rainbow with spectroscopy

Diffraction spikes and star origami

Exploring quasars with ice cream

Mini models of the expanding universe

Doppler redshift with slinkies

Understanding galaxies using coloured flames

Scaling the solar system with playdough planets

Explore the night sky

Making galaxy cupcakes

Finding your way with a planisphere

Take a (random) walk

Spin your way through angular momentum

Creating planets and crushing cans