Create your own cosmic ceiling in your bedroom.
A cosmic star ceiling is a creative decorative feature of a room, while also being an informative way of learning about the stars in the solar system. It is a suitable and stimulating way to educate children and adults alike before going to sleep. You can create your own cosmic star ceiling by using some glow-in-the-dark stars and double-sided tape without damaging the ceiling. It is a cost-effective way of re-creating the universe in your own home.
Instructions
1. Plan the layout of the stars and planets on the ceiling. Begin by getting a simplified map of the stars from a bookshop, the library or from the Internet. Make sure it includes major star constellations like Orion's Belt, the sun and the planets in the solar system.
2. Draw a map of your ceiling on a piece of paper, and make dots in the positions where you will put the stars. This helps when attaching the stars to the ceiling. Begin with the sun, then the planets and then add some star constellations.
3. Scale the map to your ceiling. To do this, get the ceiling-to-map ratio by dividing the width of the map by the width of the ceiling. Then, measure between the stars on the map. Multiply this distance by the ceiling-to-map ratio. This is the distance that the stars should be apart on the ceiling.
4. Position your ladder in one corner of the room, and begin making dots with a pencil to mark out where you will affix the stars. Work around the edge of the room and then fill in the central area.
5. Check that the dots fit onto the ceiling so that the stars are accurately positioned. Check by cross referencing between the map and the ceiling. The scale does not have to be exact, especially since the universe is so big.
6. Cut short lengths of . Each length should fit onto the back of each star.
7. Get back up the ladder with the stars and stick them to the ceiling. Remove the outer plastic on the double-sided tape, and then press the star firmly into place.
8. Continue with step 7 until all the stars marked onto the ceiling are attached. Then, wait until it is dark and turn the lights out. Lie on the bed in the room and look at your amazing cosmic ceiling glowing.
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