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Have you ever wished that you could observe underwater creatures undetected? Or watch the very moment a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Or create your own rain? Well, with Scientific American Great Science Fair Projects, you can Enter the fascinating world of Scientific American--the ultimate science authority--and learn how to build an underwater periscope, photograph a lunar eclipse, grow hydroponic plants, and much, much more From creating your own non-newtonian fluids (slime, putty, and goop ) to teaching a sow...

From the longest running column in Scientific American's history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomers
For over seventy years, ""The Amateur Scientist"" column in Scientific American has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents projects for amateur astronomers at all levels. Hands-on astronomy fans will find how to build inexpensive astronomical instruments using ordinary shop-tools. From making a telescope to predicting satellite orbits to detecting the chemical composition...