In Project Hercules, you play Astrid, an astronomer in the distant future, working to identify objects in the night sky and uncover the mystery of an impending celestial event.

  • Project Hercules is designed to spark excitement and curiosity about astronomy by communicating the professional practices of observational astronomers, including the use of instruments like visible telescopes, photometers, and spectrographs, as well as participation in a community of scientists. Players will learn about technologies of astronomical observation, the data they are able to collect, and the various types of celestial objects they allow us to study.

  • Watch the trailer here

  • Link to curriculum

  • Field Day Lab

Project Hercules