Clouds of Dust

Dust cloud from pouring sand, illuminated by morning sunlight
Plastic sheeting helps reduce the mess. Somewhat.

Ah, the annual astronomy craters lab. Lots of sand, lots of color powder, a handful of marbles and ball bearings and slingshots. And a mess that’s really something to behold.

It’s definitely a “don’t wear your good clothes” sort of lab session.

And an “all hands on deck” cleanup effort.