In the vastness of space, so great and so wide,
A multitude of wonders wait inside.
From nebulas with plumes that stretch so far,
To planets that orbit their own shining star.

With spectrographs, we can study the light,
And see the colors that make up the night.
Infrared light helps us see through the dark,
And explore the universe, so vast and stark.

In the vacuum of space, so empty and still,
We search for the secrets that it might reveal.
And as we travel, we see with our own eyes,
The beauty and wonder that fills up the skies.

So let us explore this great universe,
And learn about all of its blessings and curse.
For there's so much to see and so much to learn,
As we journey through space, and watch the stars burn.

Reflections

1. What are some of the things the poem talks about that you can find in the universe?
2. How do scientists use tools like spectrographs and infrared light to study space?
3. What is a nebula, and what makes it so interesting to study?
4. What do you think it would be like to travel through space and see all of these things up close?
5. What is your favorite thing about the universe, and why?