Cosmic Decoders (LSE)

Description: Family ASTRO is the most recent phase of the ASP's Project ASTRO™ program, bringing hands-on astronomy activities and astronomy events to families of all backgrounds. These products have been presented at Family ASTRO training workshops around the country. ASTRO. The deck of 72 cards features beautiful color images of Deep Space Objects with the object’s name, its distance from the Earth in light years, its type and location. In “Build a Galaxy,” be the first to complete your own galaxy by adding the right kinds of star clusters and nebulae! Uncover new Deep Space Objects in “Telescope Trouble” by matching their characteristics to the last object played but watch out for the telescope cards that spell trouble! Win “Distance Derby” by paying attention to how far away the objects on your cards are from Earth. Finally, gobble up your opponents’ smaller objects in “Galactic Gobble.” Box (4” x 6”) includes: a 28 page booklet with game instructions • 72 cards with full color images. For ages 8 and up