Create a Suncatcher

Levels
  • beginner
  • intermediate
Requirements
  • low_tech
  • low_cost
Helio Topics
  • light
  • corona
  • solar_flare
  • plasma
Helio Missions
  • solar_dynamics_observatory_sdo
CreditUniversity of Alaska Museum of the North
Language
  • english

Make a suncatcher, inspired by images of the Sun. This activity uses melted crayons to create a beautiful piece of art that can hang in the window to let the Sun's light shine through. Watch the video to see detailed steps of the activity and get background information the Sun, including images of the Sun captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO).