You can find the recording inside. NSN members joined a live webinar to learn more about how astronomers and astrobiologists are investigating the atmospheres of exoplanets for signs of life. He updated members on the lander's upcoming exploration of Mars' interior. NSN members joined us on May 15, when Dr. Nicola Fox, the project scientist for NASA's Parker Solar Probe, shared details about this upcoming mission that will directly experience the solar atmosphere.
NSN members joined together for a webinar with Dr. NSN members joined a webinar on July 25 where they learned the latest news in lunar science and NASA's upcoming lunar exploration plans from planetary geologist Dr. Sarah Noble. NSN Members, join Dr. Find out the details in this video-based webinar.
Zolensky introduced us to NASA's collection of space materials. How does one year in space impact the human body and mind?
Find out in this informative video webinar! This webinar covers best-practices for reaching out to your local Latino and Hispanic audiences to get the word out about the eclipse and beyond. Tabetha Boyajian on July 18, for a fascinating webinar on the latest on the Kepler 2 mission, and the discovery of a mystery star. Jamie Foster as she shared the story of the ancient Earth, and how it can help us understand the potential for life on other planets.
Linda Spilker on the Cassini Mission to Saturn. Bruce Damer and Prof. On Wednesday, May 11, Dr. Steven Levin joined us to bring us up to date on the Juno Mission to Jupiter. You can download the Juno slides below, and access the video. Dean will take us on a whirlwind tour of the known universe, showing us some amazing simulation software.
This simple and engaging activity explains nuclear fusion and how radiation is generated by stars, using marshmallows as a delicious model. Tour the Orion Nebula with this PowerPoint and script for use at your outreach or club events. Edit as needed. This is the entire manual for the Our Galaxy, Our Universe outreach toolkit.
Two of the most misunderstood concepts in astronomy are distance and scale. Related to those are the difference between the solar system, the galaxy, and the universe. This ToolKit provides activities and demonstrations that explore the Sun and its powerful magnetic fields, how these fields generate the features we observe, and how the Sun's magnetic activity affects our way of life and technologies here on Earth.
This presentation includes a PowerPoint. This is often referred to as the "Birdseed Galaxy" presentation. Mentally construct a model of our place in the Milky Way Galaxy and the distribution of stars with just a coin and some birdseed.
Download the artwork below to make a large banner showcasing a one-meter Sun. You can take these files to a local print shop and create a vinyl banner for use with the models in the Scaling the Solar System activity.
The "Passport Through Time" handout shows the difference between each of three different distance categories: within our Solar System, within the Milky Way, and within the rest of the universe. You've seen the phases of the Moon. Did you know we also see the phases of two planets? Here is a great way to explain why we see phases of Venus when looking through the telescope. These colorful exoplanet postcards, featuring beautiful illustrations by renowned space artist Lynette Cook, showcase some of what's known about planets orbiting other stars.
Uploaded: November This set of cards is designed to give telescope operators and other night sky interpreters a new way of explaining the night sky to your scope's visitors. You can download the PDFs to your tablet or even print them out onto cardstock. The PlanetQuest Toolkit's complete manual provides hands-on activities and observing using telescopes to learn about discovering exoplanets: planets orbiting other stars. This presentation describes the search for planets around other stars and the Kepler mission that searched for these elusive worlds.
Includes suggested script. How far apart is everything in our solar system? It can be hard to imagine, but this activity can help! Try out this simple Pocket Solar System activity that is sure to get an "Ah-ha! Try out this fun, easy, and very practical astronomy demo that can be done with just a couple of UV beads! Explore ultraviolet UV light and how it can be blocked by different materials in this open-ended activity, great for even the youngest visitors.
You can prepare visitors to observe through your telescope by helping them understand why they see what they see and how the telescope works to enhance their vision.
The activity includes discussions of averted vision and field of view. Holding virtual events takes a bit of planning. See these handouts and suggestions for making virtual events shine! Explore the asteroid belt in this astronomy activity and learn some surprising truths about just how difficult it would actually be to navigate.
It may not be as tightly packed as Hollywood would have you believe! Hands-on activities on Moon phases, lunar and solar eclipses, transits, and Venus phases. This video series is designed to help amateur astronomers make their time with the public and clubs more enjoyable when performing astronomy outreach. Use this moon map to identify some of its most famous features, find out where the astronauts landed, and what fills its "seas.
Solar eclipses happen on average twice a year somewhere on Earth. These activities show what's happening and why! This set of playing cards can help you kick start discussions of the characteristics of asteroids, comets, planets, and moons in our solar system. Help your visitors engage in scientific thinking by sorting objects into categories by shared features. Use this PowerPoint in conjunction with the activities included on the Space Rocks ToolKit or on its own to discuss asteroids, comets, and the potential hazards of Near Earth Objects.
Use a flour model of the surface of the Moon to show how shadows show more details than direct light. Participants see the difference between what is observable during a full Moon and a partially dark Moon. Show your visitors that watching the sun set also means watching the night rise. Turn away from the setting sun to watch the shadow of our planet rise up in the east as night rises during these long winter nights.
Which stars in the night sky will go supernova? These monthly star chart handouts can help you navigate the night sky to find these giant stars. Where are the distant worlds in the night sky?
Use these monthly star maps to find constellations and to identify stars with extrasolar planets. Want to know what's up in our Solar System? Use a star map and mark the current locations of the planets and Moon along the ecliptic. Use this banner with views of the Sun in different wavelengths to prepare visitors for observing the Sun.
See how different wavelengths of light reveal a variety of features caused by the Sun's magnetic activity. ToolKit tells the story of the lives of stars, cosmic radiation, and how Earth is protected from that radiation with engaging activities and materials. Chris Lintott's email, for comments on Moon Zoo: cjl astro. Our guest will be Dr. His talk will be: 50 Years of. A quasar is a supermassive black hole gorging on gas in the heart of a distant galaxy.
By: Monica Young September 28, It's planet season! Here are some tips to help you start imaging the giant planets while they're in easy view. September 16, While many astrophotographers follow the "rule of " or , some experimentation can help find the right exposure time for your setup. August 16, Keeping your camera cool is an essential element to obtaining good clean images in astrophotography. July 15, By: Maria Temming July 15, Beyond the Printed Page.
We include an updated finder chart that appears on page 28 with a revised position for Wray…. Use these finders to locate the Arp targets discussed in the Going Deep column in the October issue.
Stargazing Basics. These websites and apps can help you forecast the astronomical observing conditions for your next night out. Ask your local astronomy club members for the name of the dealer nearest you or for the name of a reputable astronomical products mail-order house with which they have had good experiences.
Remember, a telescope that is cared for properly will last for decades, so it would be wise to buy the best you can afford. Quality telescopes can be rather expensive items. Even a small telescope, like a 60mm refracting telescope with a 1. Bigger lenses or mirrors gather more light, the more light you can gather the more objects you will be able to see. If at all possible, join an astronomy club and look through lots of telescopes before you buy one.
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