Family ASTRO is the most recent phase of the ASP's Project ASTRO™ program, bringing hands-on astronomy activities and astronomy events to families of all backgrounds. These products have been presented at Family ASTRO training workshops around the country.

Moon Mission

Race against time with this exciting cooperative board game taking place on the Moon from Family ASTRO. In an effort to retrieve damaged instruments scattered across the lunar landscape, players must work together to get everyone safely back to Grimaldi Moon Base before the long lunar night falls.

Box (9 3/8” x 9 3/8”) includes: 1 game board • 1 spinner • 4 colored rovers • 7 instrument markers • 1 deck of 56 cards • 1 Moon phase marker. For 2 to 4 players, ages 8 and up.

  • LT-09: Moon Mission $19.95

Cosmic Decoders

Plan a family night and share the fun of these four unique astronomical card games from Family ASTRO. The deck of 72 cards features beautiful color images of Deep Space Objects with the object’s name, its distance from the Earth in light years, its type and location.

  • In “Build a Galaxy,” be the first to complete your own galaxy by adding the right kinds of star clusters and nebulae!
  • Uncover new Deep Space Objects in “Telescope Trouble” by matching their characteristics to the last object played but watch out for the telescope cards that spell trouble!
  • Win “Distance Derby” by paying attention to how far away the objects on your cards are from Earth.
  • Finally, gobble up your opponents’ smaller objects in “Galactic Gobble.”

Box (4” x 6”) includes: a 28 page booklet with game instructions • 72 cards with full color images. For ages 8 and up.

  • LT-10: Cosmic Decoders $12.95

Night Sky Adventure

A step-by-step introduction to the night sky, Night Sky Adventure from Family ASTRO is chock-full of activities, observing guides, and information to help explorers of all ages enjoy the night sky together. The kit includes these unique adventures for all ages:

  • Family Starfinder — a build-your-own star wheel for nighttime sky treasure hunting.
  • Sky Heroes — erasable placemat to create one’s own constellations.
  • Celestial Treasure Hunt — a booklet-style illustrated guided tour with easy-to-find “landmarks” among the stars and constellations.
  • Constellation Cookie Recipes — with constellation designs baked right into the cookies.

Tab-enclosed folder (11.5” h x 12” w) Includes: a 94 page activity booklet • starfinder-making kit with instructions • 2 cookie recipes • erasable placemat • red balloon to cover flashlight (marker not included).

  • LT-11: Night Sky Adventure $19.95

Race to the Planets

This challenging card game from Family ASTRO for planet enthusiasts encourages the exploration of the many intriguing worlds in our solar system. Slip the question card into the special decoder to get in the race. The first to collect 7 different planets wins the game. For ages 8 and up.

Box (8” x 8”) includes: instruction card • decoder • Planetary Lander cardboard pieces • 10 Planet Guides • 120 game cards

  • LT-12: Race to the Planets $15.95