The MicroObservatory Image directory has great photos of astronomical objects taken with NASA cameras. To view and download the pictures, follow the two steps below:
1. Click on Archived Images and find an astronomical object to view.
2. Take a screenshot of your image by click command + Shift + 4. Drag the cursor over you whole image. The Image should save to your desktop.
Prepare Your Presentation
Go online to learn more about the objects you photographed. Use the name of the object to search for information about the object. Did you find a picture of a moon, star, or something else?
Find at least five interesting facts about each object and include them in your presentation along with your photographs.
Begin preparing your presentation in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or another presentation tool. Be creative!
Some suggestions for your presentation:
When was your object discovered? Who found it?
Has a spaceship or probe visited your object? Scientists have sent spacecraft missions to the Moon and all of the planets in the solar system. Are there close-up pictures of your object from one of these missions?
Include screenshots of the Observing with NASA website or other great astronomy websites.