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Current
Issue: Spring 2009
Probing
Extrasolar Planets with the Spitzer Space Telescope
In this issue of the Universe at Your Fingertips, find out
about the Spitzer Space Telescope and how it's giving us a
way to begin to characterize distant worlds as real worlds,
with sunsets and dramatic weather. |

Astronomy
Behind the Headlines is a podcast for informal science
educators. Each month, we'll give you a look behind the
latest headlines in astronomy and space science and provide
links to related resources and activities so you can interpret
these exciting topics for your audiences.
ABH Episode 02 explores cosmic
debris -- meteors, asteroids, and comets -- and includes
an interview with Dr. Peter Jenniskens of the SETI Institute.
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| International
Year of Astronomy (2009) Discovery Guides
The
ASP and NASA have collaborated to create monthly
guides highlighting a different theme and object in the
sky for each month of 2009. The IYA Discovery Guides contain
an article, finder chart for the featured object, a hands
on activity that brings the theme of the month as well as
links to additional activities related to the topic. Most
activities include a short video that can be downloaded showing
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Programs
- Astronomy
from the Ground Up (AFGU) provides science/nature
centers and museums with new and innovative ways to communicate
the excitement of modern astronomy to their visitors. It was created
by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific in collaboration with
the National Optical Astronomy Observatory and the Association
of Science-Technology Centers.
- Project
ASTRO™ Find out more about this highly successful
national program that partners astronomers and teachers in the
classroom
- San
Francisco Bay Area ASTRO is a Project ASTRO National
Network Site that is run by the ASP
- Family
ASTRO Discover a new program at the ASP that is developing
events and activities to share the excitement of hands-on astronomy
with families
- Sharing
the Universe (STU) will help amateur astronomers
find ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of their education
and public outreach (EPO) activities by looking at what successful
clubs are doing and what "best practices" might be transferable
to other clubs or amateurs that may be struggling with EPO. New
EPO support resources and networking options will also be tested
and made available to astronomy clubs nationwide.
- SOFIA
Explore the invisible universe of infra-red astronomy in a 747
at high altitudes
- The
Survey of College Astronomy Teachers Add your voice
to a growing network of educators who teach introductory astronomy
at community colleges and other institutions without extensive
research programs
- Cosmos
in the Classroom Symposia Learn to teach introductory
astronomy for nonscience majors more effectively
- Night
Sky Network New Outreach ToolKits and training available
from the ASP and NASA. Amateur Astronomy Clubs interested in enhancing
or expanding their public outreach and education activities are
invited to apply for membership in the "Night Sky Network,"
a new program specifically designed for amateur astronomers. Read
more...
- Silicon
Valley Astronomy Lectures Downloadable non-technical lectures
by noted astronomers covering recent developments in our understanding
of the universe.
- SEED
Grants The ASP SEED Grant program supports the ASP's mission
to improve the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of astronomy
by encouraging active researchers to engage in public outreach,
K-14 formal education, or informal education programs or activities.
- International
Year of Astronomy (2009) Discovery Guides
The ASP and NASA have collaborated to create monthly guides highlighting
a different theme and object in the sky for each month of 2009.
The IYA Discovery Guides contain an article, finder chart for
the featured object, a hands on activity that brings the theme
of the month as well as links to additional activities related
to the topic. Most activities include a short video that can be
downloaded showing it in use.
- Astronomy
Behind the Headlines is
a podcast for informal science educators. Each month, we'll give
you a look behind the latest headlines in astronomy and space
science and provide links to related resources and activities
so you can interpret these exciting topics for your audiences.
Staff
Meet
the Education Staff at
the Society
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