We have had lots of fun today, and taken our learning outside. We made a scaled representation of the solar system to help our understanding of the relative distances between the planets. We found that the distances between the outer gas giants were much greater than the inner, rocky planets.
Separately, look out for Jupiter on a clear night. It can be seen at the moment by facing south and it is the bright 'star-like' light above the horizon. If you have a strong pair of binoculars, or a small telescope, you may be able to make out its four larger moons. To the right, you should be able to see Saturn, though this is much fainter.
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