In the vast and wondrous sky,
Where the stars and planets lie,
An astronomer with curious eye
Spots a coincidence passing by.

He has a theory he must prove,
Of orbits and paths they move,
With accuracy he will approve
And the mysteries of space behoove.

He predicts where they'll be,
Partial glimpses he'll see,
As they're sometimes obscured, you see,
Yet his passion he won't flee.

With patience and skill he'll wait,
For the planets to cooperate,
And reveal their secrets great,
Through his telescope so straight.

So kids, always keep in mind,
The wonders of space we'll find,
And the mysteries we'll unwind,
With the astronomer's curious mind.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. What is an astronomer, and what does an astronomer study?
2. What is a coincidence, and how does it relate to space?
3. How does an astronomer predict where the planets will be in the sky?
4. What challenges does an astronomer face when observing the stars and planets?
5. What do you think are some of the mysteries of space that astronomers are trying to uncover?