21. Benoit Pirenne's Amateur Astronomy Activities Amateur astronomy activities. Background. Like for many of my kind,my interest in amateur astronomy dates back to my early youth, when http://archive.eso.org/people/bpirenne/astronomy.html

Amateur Astronomy activities Background Like for many of my kind, my interest in amateur astronomy dates back to my early youth, when questions regarding the starry sky would not get satisfactory answers, even from my dad. So I embarked on a mostly lonesome quest through various books and many years. After a failed attempt at seriously learning physics, I re-oriented myself towards computer science. This was successful, to the point that I managed to get a studentship with ESO . They liked what I did so I got hired once more on a small temporary contract -after I finished the degree in Computer Science- to work as a system programmer. At the time (1986-'87) I helped port the MIDAS data analysis software from the Vax VMS environment to the then lighter and cheaper Unix systems. Then I had to go back the home country for a compulsory military service. During that time, I applied again to the same organization which had an opening in the small group that was preparing the Hubble Space Telescope data archive. After a few years as a developper I became responsible first for the copy of the Hubble data archive in Europe. Later on this responsibility was extended to the operation of the archive of all ESO telescopes (including the VLT A project Since a few years, I have undertaken a fairly big project that makes use of all my skills and touches all my interests: building an automatic astronomical observatory. As an example of what can be done nowadays, I will describe in some details the whole project and its current status. First of all, as with all good projects, we will start with a set of requirements to be satisfied:

22. Astronomy Activities This Week astronomy activities this week. Jane Houston Jones jane at whiteoaks.comMon, 26 Feb 2001 113522 0800 Previous message Friday http://www.sfsidewalkastronomers.org/pipermail/sfevents/2001-February/000003.htm

Astronomy activities this week Jane Houston Jones jane at whiteoaks.com Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:35:22 -0800 Previous message: Friday sidewalk astronomy cancelled :-( Next message: Astronomy in the South Bay this week Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] Here are quite a few astro activities happening this week: The best all-round place to find out club information and is the AANC astronomy resource guide. The website is here: http://www.aanc-astronomy.org/ Scroll to a club or location of interest and see what's up. Now on to this weeks events: TONIGHT 2/26- SF Sidewalk Astronomy at 24th and Noe - weather right now says clear tonight. 289-2007 to be sure if you have doubts. Join us from 6-10 if you want. MDAS - Mount Diablo Astronomical Society meets in Concord Tuesday 2/27 and yours truly, Jane and Mojo will be the speakers, talking about meteors in general and the 1999 Leonid Storm in particular. http://members.aol.com/mdas101b/private/index.htm School Star Party in San Anselmo, Marin County Wednesday 2/28. Contact me directly if you are interest in helping out from 6-8PM SMCAS - San Mateo County Astronomical Society meets 3/1, first Thursday of the month in San Mateo. http://home.att.net/~bob-black/smas.htm

23. Astronomy In The South Bay This Week Jane Houston Jones jane at whiteoaks.com Mon, 26 Feb 2001 122134 0800 Previousmessage astronomy activities this week; Next message Cancel tonight (; http://www.sfsidewalkastronomers.org/pipermail/sfevents/2001-February/000004.htm

Astronomy in the South Bay this week Jane Houston Jones jane at whiteoaks.com Mon, 26 Feb 2001 12:21:34 -0800 Previous message: Astronomy activities this week Next message: Cancel tonight :( Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] The SJAA - San Jose Astronomical Association holds a fantastic astronomy class once a month, in addition to public observing sessions and indoor club meetings. This Friday night, 3/2, the class topic is Planetary Observing, and SJAA member Akkana Peck will talk planets. The meetings start at 7:30 p.m. These classes are offered to the public at no charge, and as there are some pretty nice looking planets out right now, the class will be partially conducted at the telescopes, weather permitting. For information about the club, how to get to Houge Park where the classes and meetings are held, and to read the excellent club newsletter online, visit the club website here: http://www.sjaa.net/ Those of you who are interested in planetary observing just can't go wrong by checking out Akkana's website, Shallow Sky. http://www.shallowsky.com/shallow-sky.html

24. Astronomy Activities In Lebanon-New Concept In Tourism the solar system, planets and stars with news about various activities and summercamping in the mount of Lebanon.New concept in tourism ,Astronomy and tourism http://www.al-kawn.com/

Last updated Dec 4 Saudi Arabia 2002 Summer Camps 2001 Beirut Millennium Festivals 2000 Solar Eclipse 99 Latest Activity in Abha Click here to know more Participate in Naming The Mars Rovers Contest A Lebanese Scientist Heads JPL and Receives Award e e e mail us Or call us : 00 961 3 679879 This Lebanon on Line ring owned by Libanmall Previous Next Random Site ... Astrophotograph y] [ About us Contact us Cool Stuff Star Names ... Astronomy Studies E-mail us at: info@al-kawn.com

25. High School Astronomy Activities: Michael J. Polashenski High School Activities link on the left for further details. Numerous websites havebeen explored regarding the history of astronomy, astronomy education, and http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/~meech/mp/intro.html

History of the Telescope for High School Physics Telescope History High School Activities Websites - Telescope History Websites - Astronomy Education ... Personal Webpage This website has been constructed by Michael J. Polashenski in partial fulfillment of ASTR 699 - Topics in Astronomy Education at the University of Hawaii under the direction of Professor Karen Meech during the summer of 2001. An investigation of the history of telescopes and their construction was undertaken. A brief report on this history with ideas for use in the physics classroom can be found by clicking on the "Telescope History" link to your left. A variety of high school activities are also being designed and tested. some of these activities will utilize a 10" Dobsonian telescope awarded by the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Click the "High School Activities" link on the left for further details. Numerous websites have been explored regarding the history of astronomy, astronomy education, and astronomical equipment for high school use. Brief annotations and links to these sites can also be found by clicking on the relevant links to the left. Last modified: July 17, 2001

26. Equipment For High School Astronomy Activities: Michael J. Polashenski Websites Equipment. http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/~meech/mp/webequip.html

Websites - Equipment Telescope History High School Activities Websites - Telescope History Websites - Astronomy Education ... Personal Webpage 1. Celstron's homepage http://www.celestron.com/ Commercial supplier of telescopes, binoculars, and accessories. http://www.telescope.com/ Commercial supplier of telescopes, binoculars, and accessories. 3. Edmund Scientific http://www.edmundscientific.com/ Commercial supplier of general science supplies. http://www.edmundscientific.com/Products/DisplayProduct.cfm?productid=1240 Assorted double convex lenses: 31.75 mm, 38 mm, 50 mm, and 75 mm diameters, focal lengths of 50 mm, 75 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm, and 300 mm $2.95 each. http://www.edmundscientific.com/Products/DisplayProduct.cfm?productid=1212 Assorted plano-convex lenses: 50 mm and 75 mm diameters, focal lengths of 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm, and 400 mm $3.95 each. http://www.edmundscientific.com/Products/DisplayProduct.cfm?productid=1194 Assorted double concave lenses: 31.75 mm, 38 mm, 50 mm, and 75 mm diameters, focal lengths of -75 mm, -100 mm, -150 mm, and -200 mm $3.95 each. http://www.edmundscientific.com/Products/DisplayProduct.cfm?productid=1217

27. Astronomy Activities Check back here soon for astronomy activities. gearedtoward younger children! Marymount Science. http://www.marymount.k12.ny.us/marynet/StudentResources/science/Astronomy/Html/a

Astronomy Online Astronomy Night Astronomy Activities Student Resources Teacher Resources ... Main Astronomy Page astronomy activities Check back here soon for astronomy activities geared toward younger children! Marymount Science

28. Interactive Astronomy Activities XMM EP/O logo, Main Site Science Corner Interactive astronomy activities.Put your mouse over each image. A pointing hand indicates an active link. http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~jatila/xmm/html_map_old.html

Main Site Science Corner Interactive Astronomy Activities Put your mouse over each image. A pointing hand indicates an active link. Click on the image to follow the link! Home News Mission Science ... Other Info

29. BILKENT ASTRONOMY HOME PAGE If you would like to be informed of astronomy activities (and possible cancelations)automatically by email, please send a request to astro@fen.bilkent.edu.tr http://www.fen.bilkent.edu.tr/~astro/

BILKENT UNIVERSITY ASTRONOMY Our Hale-Bopp Comet Photographs Mars Pathfinder spacecraft lands on Mars Some photographs from NASA Watch the Iridium Flares! The fleet of low-flying Iridium satellites placed in orbit for personal communications result in a spectacular "flare" of light in the sky which usually outshines all other sky objects visible at that time. The reflection of sunlight from these satellites traces a path on Earth, a prediction for which is available from The German Space Operations Centre (GSOC). The flare is visible for a few seconds only, so you will need to look into the given area of the sky without interruption as the predicted time approaches - an accurately set watch is a big help. You can obtain the predicted times of the flares for your area by first entering your position on Earth on the Heavens-Above Gmbh Satellite Visibility page . Or you can directly go to the relevant page with Bilkent's coordinates (39.8679N, 32.7489E) through this link . You can then choose the type of prediction you want, the most useful seem to be the weekly twilight and daytime predictions. (Since the track of the flare on Earth is quite narrow, the indicated intensities will be somewhat different if you are not in campus, but say in Ankara.)

30. The University Of Michigan Detroit Observatory website offers a schedule of events, history of the observatory, extensive treatmentof its 199798 restoration, local astronomy activities, information about http://www.detroitobservatory.umich.edu/Resources.html

The University of Michigan Detroit Observatory circa 1854 Activities Museum History Restoration Resources Local Astro. Activities Useful Web Links Friends of the Observatory About Us Site Map ... HOME Local Astronomy Activities Useful Web Links Local Astronomy Activities UM Detroit Observatory Telescope The newly restored University of Michigan Detroit Observatory opened in September 1999 as a center for 19th century science, technology, and culture. The Observatory is open to the public for open houses and a monthly lecture series . The historic 1857 refracting telescope will be used largely for instruction. At present, however, the Observatory's dome is not rotating properly, which renders the telescope unusable. Numerous attempts to repair the dome have as yet been unsuccessful. Area Viewing Opportunities University of Michigan astronomy students hold viewing nights in the Angell Hall Observatory located on State St. on the central campus. For information, see the website of the

31. ACC Astronomy Department Activities ACC astronomy activities for Spring 1999. There are many stargazingevents planned at Wild Basin Wilderness this semester. Many http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us/astro_heath/Activ.html

ACC Astronomy Activities for Spring 1999 There are many star-gazing events planned at Wild Basin Wilderness this semester. Many of these are being held in conjunction with the Austin Astronomical Society (AAS), and may have an admission fee. I'll try to get us a student discount. Remember that all of these events are weather permitting; you can always call Wild Basin at 327-7622 for Directions or to confirm an event. Dates for Star Parties: March 1 (AAS Full Moon) March 21 (AAS) March 24 March 31 (AAS "Blue Moon") April 10 April 18 (AAS) April 30 (AAS Full Moon) Directions to Wild Basin: From Ben White Blvd. / Hwy 290 in South Austin: Take Ben White Blvd west. Take exit to the right for Capital of Texas Hwy. After crossing Bee Caves Road / FM 2244, continue on Loop 360 1 1/4 miles. Wild Basin will be on the right. Enter the shoulder and make a right turn directly onto Wild Basin's driveway. Parking is along the gravel drive leading up to the building. From 183 / Research Blvd in North Austin: Take 183 South to Capital of Texas Hwy / Loop 360. Take Loop 360 South. After crossing the Colorado River, continue 3 1/3 miles. Wild Basin will be on the left. Enter the left turn lane and turn across traffic directly onto Wild Basin's driveway. Parking is along the gravel drive leading up to the building.

32. Penn State Eberly College Of Science AstroFest 2002 AstroFest 2002 Provides an Evening of astronomy activities and StargazingDuring Arts Festival. 2 July 2002A free festival of http://www.science.psu.edu/alert/AstroFest7-2002.htm

33. Penn State Eberly College Of Science AstroFest 2001 AstroFest 2001 Provides astronomy activities, Stargazing Every NightDuring Arts Festival. 2 July 2001A free festival of astronomy http://www.science.psu.edu/alert/AstroFest7-2001.htm

34. Astronomy In Japan Historical and modern Japanese astronomy, and its place in Japanese cultureCategory Science Astronomy History...... astronomy activities and Articles of Human Interest. Astronomy Sites in Japanwith Pages in English. astronomy activities and Articles of Human Interest. http://www2.gol.com/users/stever/jastro.html

Welcome to Steve Renshaw and Saori Ihara's Astronomy in Japan Home Page Japanese Starlore and Astronomical History Astronomy Activities and Articles of Human Interest Astronomy Sites in Japan with Pages in English Sites of Interest in History of Astronomy and Cultural Astronomy ... ‰½ŒÌ‚±‚̃z[ƒ€ƒy[ƒW‚͉pŒê‚݂̂ŏ‘‚©‚ê‚Ä‚¢‚é‚Ì‚Å‚·‚©H (In Japanese) Last Updated January 16, 2003 Japanese Starlore and Astronomical History Return to Top Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! The Sun, the Moon, and Happy New Year in Japan (Revised January 2003) Get Out Ogre! Come In Happiness! Setsubun in Japan; A Lunar "New Years' Eve" (Revised January 2003) Tani Jinzan and A Leonid Conflagration Earthly and Celestial Events "Meet" in Tokugawa Japan Orihime, Kengyuu, and Tanabata Japanese Traditions and Values Reflected in a Summer Festival Based on an Ancient Chinese Star Legend Images of Tanabata 2000 Yowatashi Boshi Passing the Winter Nights with Japanese Star Lore of Orion Takamatsu Zuka Kofun An Ancient View of the Sky from a Tomb in Asuka, Japan Controversy Continues (Supplement added April 3, 1997)

35. M.A.R.S. Forum Topic: Astronomy Activities For Children MARS Forum Topic 5. astronomy activities for Children. Jump to MostRecent Response. Contributed 12/07/98 by Shanon Davis (ddavis5 http://members.aol.com/MARSAstro/f5.html

M.A.R.S. Forum Topic #5 Astronomy Activities for Children Jump to Most Recent Response Contributed 12/07/98 by Shanon Davis ddavis5@tampabay.rr.com I work with my son's Tiger Cub Scout troupe and I am looking for astronomy activities that they can understand and enjoy. I have NASA's solar system coloring book (puzzle cubes) and I have a copy of the M.A.R.S. resource called "How to Make a Solar System Necklace." I also have my small Apollo moon globe which I can show them. However, I am still looking for other ideas. If you have any other suggestions for first graders, I am open to them. Thank you. Most Recent Response Contributed 12/09/98 by Jimmy Thomas MARSAstro@aol.com I may have an activity for you. It is called "moon on a stick." I'm not sure who first thought of it, but it has been used by Steve Gregorich at California State University at Sacramento. I plan to work up a M.A.R.S. activity sheet with all of the specifics. See what you think. Moon on a Stick Object: Learn about the phases of the moon. Age: 7 years and older.

36. Penn State Inservice Workshops In Astronomy Good astronomy activities on the WWW Annotated, upto-date collection of WWW activitiescovering all fields of astronomy, provided by the Astronomy Society of http://www.astro.psu.edu/psiwa/activ.html

37. Science Education Department -- Resources The participating teachers developed and evaluated astronomy activities forthe classroom, and disseminated these activities to their colleagues. http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/cfa/sed/resources/spica.html

SED Home CfA Home SPICA Support Program for Instructional Competency in Astronomy Project SPICA: A Teacher Resource to Enhance Astronomy Education helps to broaden the outreach efforts and ensures its continuity. Grade Levels: All For more information, please contact: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company Projects People Resources

38. UM Astronomy Resources: Activities & Labs Location. The Universe at Your Fingertips, an astronomy activitiesand resource handbook. L01, Education Book Collection, CSS 1112. More http://www.astro.umd.edu/openhouse/UMastro_res/Topic/activities.html

UM Astronomy Resources Material by Types Material by Topics Round Table Notes ... Other Resources Topic Query Title/Name Description LabelID ResourceType Location The Universe at Your Fingertips an Astronomy activities and resource handbook. Education Book Collection CSS 1112 More Universe at Your Fingertips A sequel to The Universe at Your Fingertips that includes astronomy activities. Education Book Collection CSS 1112 Creative, Hands-On Scientific Experiments Includes hands-on activities for young children. Education Book Collection CSS 1112 NASA's Discovery Labs Collection of activities that includes labs about rockets, space missions, etc. Education Book Collection CSS 1112 Planet Hopping Activities about the solar system aimed for young children Education Book Collection CSS 1112 Reason for the Seasons Activity for young children teaching them the cause of seasons. Education Book Collection CSS 1112 Project Star text and activities book that includes activities about the phases of the moon, parallax, etc. Education Book Collection CSS 1112 Various Children's Activities A collection of various children's activities that includes a portable sun dial, etc.

39. Astronomy Activities Astronomy. Homework Activities. Fall 2001. The Starry Night exercises,Active Integrated Media Modules (AIMM’s), and animations noted http://mail.slc.edu/~physics/Documents/Astro_F2001_Activities.html

Astronomy Homework Activities Fall 2001 The Starry Night exercises, Active Integrated Media Modules (AIMM’s), and animations noted below may be found at our text’s website, www.whfreeman.com/universe6e , and on the CD-ROM accompanying your text, via the navigation bar at the left of each chapter’s page.  [Note: the AIMM applets can take a minute or so to load via a slow Internet connection.]  A tutorial for an earlier version of Starry Night can be found at the website: www.whfreeman.com/universe/con_index.htm?99snp .  In the "Homework Activities" column below, Starry Night exercises are denoted by "SN", "IA" and "IAE" denote supplementary activities for which I will supply write-ups, and "ANIM" denotes an animation. SN, AIMM, and ANIM labels with a "w" appended refer to activities described on the text’s website (or your CD-ROM); those with a "t" appended refer to activities described in the text.  In cases where there is only one SN exercise for a chapter, it is denoted as SN-1. Chap.

40. Astronomy In Your Hands reach. Handson astronomy activities for classroom and home. reach.Activities Hands-on astronomy activities for classroom and home. http://www.astronomyinyourhands.com/

Astronomy In Your Hands: putting the sky within your reach Activities Hands-on astronomy activities for classroom and home. Using your eyes, your hands, some cardboard, string, glue... Star Wheel Subscribe Subscribers can download high quality ready-to-print versions of our resources, and receive a license to reproduce them. About Us Contact details and background information Links A selection of internet resources to enhance what you do with your hands and eyes Software downloads Log in Help Joint programmes This web site uses some Javascript features. It should function without Javascript (only just), but it will look better if you turn Javascript on. To receive notification of new site content enter your email address here: Your questions, comments and suggestions are welcomed. Please use our comment form , or email web site editor Chris Hilder Noticeboard 10 November 2002 - The Astronomy In Your Hands web site was officially launched by New Zealand's Minister of Research, Science and Technology, Hon Pete Hodgson. 28 January 2003 - Our publishing schedule has been revised. The new publication dates for future pages can be viewed on the

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