Changes between Version 148 and Version 149 of Outreach


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    4444== Rooftop Variables ==
    45 A new outreach program entitled Rooftop Variables is set to begin in October 2008.  Spearheaded by Marcel Agueros and funded by a Chandra grant, this program pairs graduate students with motivated high school science teachers from around New York City.  The program provides the teachers with an 8" telescope and a CCD camera for use with their science students with the aim of starting an astronomy club at each respective school.  Furthermore, the grads mentor the teachers in proper use of the equipment and teach them how to make variable star observations (as per [http://www.aavso.org]) so the teachers are actively contributing to the scientific community.  (Variable stars are an area where the amateur community has a huge impact on observing programs).  If you'd like to learn more or potentially volunteer, Rooftop Variables has its own website at: [http://rv.astro.columbia.edu].
     45A new outreach program entitled Rooftop Variables began in October 2008.  Spearheaded by Marcel Agueros and funded by a Chandra grant, this program pairs graduate students with motivated high school science teachers from around New York City.  The program provides the teachers with an 6" telescope and a CCD camera for use with their science students with the aim of starting an astronomy club at each respective school.  Furthermore, the grads mentor the teachers in proper use of the equipment and teach them how to make variable star observations (as per [http://www.aavso.org]) so the teachers are actively contributing to the scientific community.  (Variable stars are an area where the amateur community has a huge impact on observing programs).  If you'd like to learn more or potentially volunteer, Rooftop Variables has its own website at: [http://rv.astro.columbia.edu].
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    4747== 365 Days of Astronomy Podcasts ==
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    100100== Unscheduled/Tentative ==
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    102  * GLOBE at Night - March 16-28th
    103102 * Astronaut Appearance
    104103 * From Earth to the Universe Photo Exhibition - October
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    110109'''Date (Time) - Public Talk by Presenter: ''Presentation'' ''' [[BR]]
    111110Volunteers:[[BR]]
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    113 '''Mar 30 (12:30-1:30)''' - Visiting School Group from Dalton[[BR]]
    114 Volunteers: Cameron Hummels, Robert Morehead, Jess Werk, Duane Lee[[BR]]
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    116112'''Apr 2 (7:30-9:30)''' - 100 Hours of Astronomy, Telescopes on 125th St and Adam Clayton Powell Ave[[BR]]
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    170166 * [http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/own-this-city/51681/large-scale-structure-in-the-universe-walls-voids-filaments-and-the-end-of-greatness Aug 20, 2008 - Time Out Magazine interviews Kathryn Stanonik before her August 2008 lecture]
    171167 * [http://www.timeout.com/newyork/kids/articles/museums-sights/29626/galaxy-quest May 15, 2008 - Time Out Kids Magazine reviews astronomical opportunities for children in New York City]
     168 * Article in the March 12, 2009 copy of The Record
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