Greetings Planet Hunter!
It’s time to explore the galaxy at Capalaba Park! Grab your space map from outside Target so you can locate and name all 8 planets in the Solar System as you make your way throughout the Centre. Scan the QR Code on each planet to get your clues. Once you have named all 8 planet locations, take your answers to Centre Management, and collect your Alien String Slime prize (weekdays only)!
Great work, you have found a Planet! Here are your clues:
- This planet’s atmosphere is composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases including argon and carbon dixoide
- It has a very powerful magnetic field. This field protects the planet from the effects of solar winds and is believed to be a result of the nickel-iron core of the planet combined with its rapid rotation
- It is the only planet not named for a mythological god or goddess. The other seven planets in the solar system were named after Roman gods or goddesses
- It has an Ozone Layer which protects it from harmful solar radiation. This shell is a special type of oxygen that absorbs most of the Sun’s powerful UV rays
- 70% of this planet’s surface is covered by water – the remainder consists of continents and islands which together have many lakes and other sources of water
- It was once believed to be the centre of the universe. For 2000 years ancient astronomers believed this planet was static and had other celestial bodies travelling in circular orbits around it
Now write your answer in the space provided on your Space Map! Once you have completed all 8 planets, collect your Alien String Slime from Centre Management (weekdays only)!
Don’t forget to check out our School Holiday Entertainment, ‘Star Bound’: 2 weeks of FREE intergalactic fun at our moon base outside Target! For more info CLICK HERE
