A nebula in a jar ✨️
Hello 👋
For Christmas one of my kids got some science kits, with activities and things to make. They are a good opportunity for me to help them explore the world (and outer space) in a way that is simple and easy for us. Today we learnt about a nebula and we made a nebula in a jar.
We learnt that a nebula is "a giant cloud of dust and gas in space. Some nebulae (more than one nebula) come from the gas and dust thrown out by the explosion of a dying star, such as a supernova. Other nebulae are regions where new stars are beginning to form".
You can replicate this at home with your own kids and supplies. All you need is a clear jar, cotton wool, red/blue/purple dye and glitter. Put them all in the jar and seal it. The image isn't so great, but it is fun to see it spin in real life.
I found this video ⬇️ which explains some more and shows some more different types of nebula.
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