February Astronomy Ideas

This month we are studying concept of Antichthon, the opposite Earth.  This concept can be manifested into different forms.

From the class description we have a couple of different guidelines to follow that can help us come up with the perfect project.

• Create an item that in someway embodies Antichthon. Ideas include protective clothing that would be needed on this planet (is it hot, cold, temperate, all water, gassy, volcanic?)
• An item that uses colors of the planet (oceans, ponds, deserts, forests, plains, flowers
• A representation of an item used on this planet. 

We are encouraged to include a picture of what this other world looks like or a detailed description along with the picture of our finished object to receive full points and how your project fits into your world.  The longer post, the better (within reason of course - I don't think she wants 20 page novels).

Here are some questions and ideas to help jump start ideas.
What does your opposite world look like?

• Is it similar to Earth?
• Completely different?
• Is it based on video games (Mario, Final Fantasy, Animal Crossing, etc) or TV shows or movies (Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate, Lord of the Rings, etc)?

Once you have an idea of what your world looks like you can allow your creative juices flow.

I am happy to answer any and all questions!

November Astronomy Ideas

I touched briefly on some ideas for Astronomy in our common room already, but I will flesh it out a bit more here.

As long as a project can be traced back to an ancient culture that studied astronomy or a culture found in the HP world, no matter how remote the connection is, it will fit into astronomy this month.

Specific cultures mentioned in the class description or approved in the class thread:

Persian - modern day Iran
Egyptian
Mayan
Greeks
Mesopotamian
Indian  - Indian subconteninet, not Native Americans
Chinese
Nubian
Celtic
Centaur (HP)
Aztec
Roman

Not allowed are fictitious cultures, such as Atlantis.

We can knit, spin, or crochet anything that fits into any of these cultures

Bonus points will definitely be awarded to anyone who attempts to interpret the Antikythera mechanism in fiber form, but otherwise no other specific bonus points have been mentioned.

The professor is looking for a good story for this class, so hopefully this list helps to jog your noodle.