Teaching Kids About Space w/ Dean Regas from Cincinnati Observatory

<p>This week on The Cosmic Companion, we look at <em>Teaching Kids About Space</em>, as we welcome astronomer Dean Regas to the show. He is the author of a new book, <em>1,000 Facts About Space</em> from National Geographic Kids.</p><p>In years past, students didn’t have a lot of resources for learning about the stars and planets. They would have to rely on books, or perhaps a telescope if they were lucky. But all that began to change in the 20th century.</p><p>In the 1920s and 30s, planetariums began to pop up in schools and museums around the world. These dome-shaped theaters make use of special projectors, simulating the night sky, providing viewers with an up-close and personal look at the stars and planets. This was a game changer for astronomy education, as it allowed kids and adults a means to experience the night sky in a way that wasn’t possible before that time...</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at <a href="https://thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe</a>