Hello, this is Jun from MY STELLA. The cold in the morning and evening has become more severe, and the nights are getting longer ✨️
On cold winter nights, the clear air makes the stars look even brighter. At this time of year, when you look at the night sky, it stands out. Orion is. Why don't you look up at the winter starry sky with your parents and children and look for the constellation Orion? 🌌
Enjoying time while talking about constellations will be a special memory for children.
❄️ Tips for ✨ enjoying the starry sky in winter
There are several points to consider when observing the starry sky in winter.
🧥 Prepare warm clothing
- Winter nights can be cold, so don't forget gloves, a hat, and a thick coat.
- Disposable hand warmers It is safe to prepare a few pieces.
- Blankets and folding chairs If you have it, you can spend a long time observing comfortably.
🌃 Choose the best place for stargazing
- You can see the stars well in places with little city light.
- Venture into a nearby park or a bit of a suburb.
- Observatory and Stargazing spots It is also recommended to check out the information.
📱 Useful Apps & Goods
- Constellation observation app ：「Star Walk 2 」「Night Sky 」「Stellarium And so on.
- Binoculars : 8x to 10x is recommended for beginners.
- Red Light : Avoid white light to get used to the night eyes.
- Morning chart : It is safe to carry it in case your smartphone runs out of battery.
⏰ Choose a time to observe
- On winter nights, the sun sets early, so you can enjoy the starry sky from the evening.
- Especially after 9 p.m., Orion is easy to see in the southern sky.
- Check the phases of the moon, and around the new moon is the best time to observe.
Useful site to find out the phases of the moon
When planning your stargazing, consider using the following sites to check the phases of the moon:
- Weather News Monthly Calendar The phases and age of the moon are displayed in an easy-to-understand calendar format.
- Astropics Lunar Phases Calendar You can learn more about the moon phase and moon age on each day, and it is full of useful information for stargazing.
With these tools, you can easily find the best observation date.
👨 👩 👧 Ideas for parents and children to enjoy together
- Create a stargazing quiz or ask questions like "Which star is the brightest?"
- Reading picture books on the theme of constellations and myths and then observing them will deepen your interest.
- Observation diary It is also a fun activity to take pictures of the starry sky.
- The astronomical telescope does not need a start. Binoculars It is recommended to start with.
🎁 Recommended goods Conclusion
- Folding chair : to observe comfortably.
- Thermos with high heat retention : You can warm up your body with a hot drink.
- Smartphone-compatible gloves : You can operate your smartphone without removing your gloves.
- Cold Sheet : To prevent cold from the ground.
- Morning chart : A useful item for intuitively searching for constellations.
- Binoculars : 8×40 or 10×50 are recommended.
- Red LED Light : You can observe the night sky while maintaining visibility.
- Camera : For those who want to try their hand at starry sky photography.
🔭 Let's 🌠 find Orion with parents and children
Orion, the representative constellation of winter, is one of the constellations that is easy to find even for beginners. Once you find the three stars (Orion's belt), which are characteristic of Orion, let's also pay attention to Betelgeuse and Rigel, who shine brightly above and below them.
In the constellation Orion, the myth of Orion the brave hunter is hidden. While telling this story to your children, why not spend a special time between parents and children under the starry sky? 🌟
*The myth of Orion will be introduced in detail in the next article. Please look forward to it!
In addition, around the constellation Orion, Gemini and Canis Major There are many constellations that represent winter. If you look for these constellations together, stargazing will be more fun.
📚 Introducing 📖 picture books based on the constellation Orion and the winter constellations
I would like to introduce some wonderful works about picture books based on the starry sky
These books are lovely works that not only develop an interest in the starry sky and the universe, but also teach you the joy of stargazing with your family on a cold winter night. 📖✨ Were there any books that caught your attention?
『Find your constellation 』
Po Chip
Written and illustrated by H.A. Ray
Translation: Hideaki Kusashita
Publisher: Gospel Museum Bookstore
The author of Curious George is a long-selling book that teaches you about zodiac signs in an easy-to-understand manner. You can enjoy learning how to see the night sky and the connection between constellations, and it will be an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy stargazing together.
『First time Hoshizora Ehon 』
Po Chip
Supervised by: Yasuhiro Omura
Publisher: Chengmeitang Publishing
A picture book perfect for children who are learning about constellations and the night sky for the first time. The constellations of each season and the basics of stargazing are explained in an easy-to-understand manner. It is a content that even beginners can enjoy.
『Winter journey into space 』
Po Chip
Science Picture Book Series
Publisher: Bunken Publishing
This is a science picture book that makes you feel like traveling through space on a night when the stars shine in the clear winter air. It is a content that parents and children can enjoy learning about the origins of constellations and the expansion of the universe.
These books are lovely works that not only develop an interest in the starry sky and the universe, but also teach you the joy of stargazing with your family on a cold winter night. 📖✨
🌟 Activities 🌟 to enjoy the starry sky more
In addition to stargazing, let's also enjoy star-themed parent-child activities.
- 💡 Making constellation lamps
Simply cut out paper in the shape of a constellation and paste it on the lamp to create a lamp that spreads light like the night sky. If you make it together as a parent and child, winter nights will be even more special! - 🍪 Star-shaped cookie making
Using star-shaped cookie molds, you can have fun making sweets together. It is also recommended to eat the finished cookies and talk about the starry sky. - 🖌 Drawing a Constellation
Drawing the constellations you observe on paper and writing their names and characteristics can be a fun learning time for children.
❄️ ❄️ Conclusion
The starry sky in winter provides the best time for parents and children to enjoy. While searching for Orion and other constellations, why not feel the beauty of nature and deepen its charm through picture books?
Please enjoy the warm time of the starry sky and picture books, which can only be experienced in the cold season. ✨🌌
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References
- "Moon Phases Calendar": Weather News
- "Lunar Age and Stargazing": Astropics
- "Let's find the Orion Nebula": National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
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