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Space Math at NASA: Exploring Stars in the Milky Way

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Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Math
  • Problem set
  • Educator/Facilitator Guide
Math Skills
  • Arithmetic
  • Ratios
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.1 – The Sun is really big…
  • Big Idea 3.3 - Our Sun, like all stars, has a life cycle.
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
Heliophysics Topics
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Energy
  • Radiation
  • Sun
Related Missions
  • Hubble Space Telescope (Astro)
  • James Webb Space Telescope (Astro)
  • TESS
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

This math problem set and educator's guide from Space Math at NASA helps students K-8 measure stellar properties, including the apparent magnitude scale, for advanced astronomy units. Educators can apply these quantitative reasoning exercises to analyze the lifecycle of stars, the electromagnetic spectrum, and radiation using data from missions like Hubble, Webb, and TESS.

Credits: SpaceMath@NASA, Dr. Odenwald

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Space Math_Exploring Stars in the Milky Way

Aug 31, 2026

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