Compare 15 astronomy telescopes for kids by ease of use, viewing potential, guidance features, and fit for young beginners and curious families.
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15 Best Astronomy Telescopes for Kids in 2027
Links For November 2026
Astral Codex Ten’s November links post ranges from AI and California flood forecasts to work, UFOs and community life, with many claims unverified.
Insects Don’t Swarm At LED Lights
A field study found fewer insects at cool- and warm-white LEDs than at incandescent and compact fluorescent lights, though effects vary.
13 Best Educational Crystal Growing Kits for Hands-On Science in 2027
Compare 13 educational crystal growing kits by experiment variety, display value, ease of use, and the kind of STEM learning each supports.
15 Best Educational Coding Robots for Kids in 2027
Compare the top 15 educational coding robots for kids in 2027. Find the best fit for your child’s age and skill level, from screen-free basics to advanced robotics.
APOD: 2026 November 4 – The Not-So-Hidden Galaxy, IC 342
NASA’s Nov. 4, 2026 Astronomy Picture of the Day shows IC 342, a spiral galaxy about 10 million light-years away, seen through the Milky Way.
Open Thread 458
Astral Codex Ten’s weekly open thread shares reader announcements, a London Pause AI protest, forecasting jobs and a new Manila meetup listing.
2026 Science Classroom Measurement Tools Checklist
This checklist is for teachers, lab coordinators, and science departments choosing measurement…
15 Best Educational Anatomy Model Kits for Hands-On Learning in 2027
Compare 15 educational anatomy model kits by learning scope, build style, age fit, and tradeoffs to find the right option for home or classroom use.
APOD: 2026 November 3 – Comet PanSTARRs And Rainbow Meteor
NASA’s Nov. 3 Astronomy Picture of the Day pairs Comet C/2025 R3 with a colorful meteor and explains why their apparent alignment does not show a link.