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Astro Otters Jr.
Produced at Weber State University

Astro Otters Jr. is a module based astronomy education program for grades K-4.


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Astro Otters Jr. consists of 28 astronomy topic modules that can be mixed and matched to meet the astronomy education requirements of each state!

The program can be licensed in state-by-state bundles, á la carte, or you can get the entire library!

Variable length, grades K-4.

(Utah core modules are blue.)

Which modules fit my state's astronomy curriculum?

  Module Topic Grades K-2 Grades 3-4
101 Sun Properties 3:15 3:45
102 Objects in the Sky 3:00 3:00
103 Moon Phases 5:30 5:30
104 Moon Properties 5:00 6:00
105 Apparent Motion of the Sky 3:00 4:30
106 Earth's Orbit 3:00 2:30
107 Apparent Motion of the Sun 2:00 2:00
108 Our Solar System 4:45 5:15
109 Rotation & Revolution 2:30 3:45
110 Seasons & the Earth's Tilt   4:45
111 Star Maps   6:30
112 Earth & Moon are Round 2:30 2:30
113 Earth's Place in the Solar System   4:00
114 Planet Characteristics   12:30
115 Space Exploration   6:30
116 Star Cycle & Properties   6:30
117 Eclipses   7:00
118 Star Distance & Brightness   4:30
119 Asteroids, Comets, & Meteors 6:00 6:00
120 Stellar Fusion   3:45
121 Technology from Space Exploration   2:30
122 Time from Sky   6:45
123 Sky Culture 4:15 4:15
124 Moon & Tides   2:45
125 Spectroscopy   4:45
126 Data Collecting Telescopes   8:15
127 History of Astronomy   7:15
128 Radiation & Reflection   2:00


License this program for your planetarium!

Available Formats:

  • 1024px MPEG-2 and M2V
  • 2000px Domemasters
  • Larger renders are possible.
  • Custom intros, logos, etc available in any format for an additional fee.


    • Contact us for licensing information.


    FAQ: Why is the video warped?

    Digital planetarium projectors use fisheye video. It looks strange on a flat screen, but it's just right on the dome!