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Action Sun for St Cronans Stargazers Bray
Bray, Co. Wicklow
May 4th
On the 4th of May, 16 boys members of St Cronans Stargazers, the kids astronomy group based at St Cronans National School, have brought the sun to Earth in Bray, Co Wicklow, Ireland.
The children did a great job and were very proud of their work. They carried their sun into the school singing Here comes the sun. The Sun will be on exhibit for all the pupils to see and learn. The Earth built sun mimics the Photosphere and Chromosphere of the sun, includes sunspots, filaments, and prominences present on the sun in real time. The materials are simple, paper, glue and paint. It is kinaesthetic participatory learning for young children. The activity educates and supports science through art and the creative process. We made the Sun on Earth and also learnt about the Venus Transit.
