There is no shortage of summer activities, but after dark, it can be hard to beat astronomy for an interesting and educational outing. Studying the nighttime sky can also be a great way to get children involved in appreciating science and nature.
Luckily, one of the annual events that many look forward to is the Perseid meteor showers, and offers an ideal opportunity for novice stargazers.
Why? As Astonomy magazine explains, “This annual shower seemingly has it all: It offers a consistently high rate of meteors year after year; it produces a higher percentage...
