Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Old Are the Stars?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the age of a star cluster by observing, measuring, and plotting astronomical data. They examine the Jewe lbox cluster, located within the southern constellation Crux and determine its age.
Lesson Plan
Other

National Optical Astronomy Observatory: Jewels of the Night

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using the Jewelbox Cluster, students determine the cluster's age based on measurements of its color and brightness.