Changes between Version 762 and Version 763 of Outreach


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    55= Outreach =
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    7 This page is designed to keep members of the Columbia astro community informed of outreach events. Most importantly, it allows people who are interested in volunteering to check in and see what is being planned and where their help is needed. There is also a mailing list for outreach volunteers that anycan sign up for at [https://mail.astro.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/outreach-volunteers]. [[BR]]
     7This page is designed to keep members of the Columbia astro community informed of outreach events. Most importantly, it allows people who are interested in volunteering to check in and see what is being planned and where their help is needed. There is also a mailing list for outreach volunteers that can sign up for at [https://mail.astro.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/outreach-volunteers]. [[BR]]
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    99The official homepage for our outreach activities (the public website) is [http://outreach.astro.columbia.edu]; there you can read the schedule, sign up for our public mailing list, and check up on the weather and other links.[[BR]]
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    119119Lectures typically last , and stargazing follows that for another  or so.  We try to offer [wiki:Outreach/Slideshows slideshows] (essentially mini-lectures) concurrently with the stargazing so that people can cycle between the various stations and get more out of the event (or get a respite from the cold).
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    121 Our volunteer staff consists almost entirely of graduate students, although we have a few undergrads and postdocs who make occasional appearances.  We currently have a healthy core of observing volunteers, but it's always good to have different faces, so sign up (or just show up to see what it's like)! If you are unfamiliar with our equipment, training sessions with the veterans can be arranged.[[BR]]
     121Our volunteer staff consists almost entirely of graduate students, although we have a few undergrads and post-docs who make occasional appearances.  We currently have a healthy core of observing volunteers, but it's always good to have different faces, so sign up (or just show up to see what it's like)! If you are unfamiliar with our equipment, training sessions with the veterans can be arranged.[[BR]]
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    123123Here is a list of instructions/responsibilities for the various roles associated with Public Lecture and Stargazing Nights.  If you are signed up for a given role, you must know your responsibilities.
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    159159== Family Astro ==
    160 We hold "Family Astro" days on a day each semester, on whichdoing a hands-on activity in the library.  Resources for planning the activity are on the web; for example: [http://www.astrosociety.org/education/family/involve/educators.html here]). Aside from running the lesson for  or so, the volunteers need to get materials and snacks. It is a four-person job if there is a typical turnout of about. Since that number can vary widely, it is useful to ask parents to sign up in advance.[[BR]]
     160We hold "Family Astro" days on a day each semester, on a hands-on activity in the library.  Resources for planning the activity are on the web; for example: [http://www.astrosociety.org/education/family/involve/educators.html here]). Aside from running the lesson for  or so, the volunteers need to get materials and snacks. It is a four-person job if there is a typical turnout of about. Since that number can vary widely, it is useful to ask parents to sign up in advance.[[BR]]
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    162162[wiki:Outreach/FamilyAstro Activities for Family Astro][[BR]]
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    165165
    166166== Group Visitations ==
    167 We get frequent requests from school/scout/activity groups to come visit the department.  We handle these on a case-by-case basis, but generally all groups get a tour of the observatory, observing and some sort of lesson administered by our volunteer graduate students.  Events typically lastby 10.
     167We get frequent requests from school/scout/activity groups to come visit the department.  We handle these on a case-by-case basis, but generally all groups get a tour of the observatory, observing and some sort of lesson administered by our volunteer graduate students.  Events typically end by 10.
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    169169[wiki:Outreach/FamilyAstro Activities for Family Astro][[BR]]
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    171171[wiki:Outreach/Slideshows Slideshows]
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    173 == Sidewalk Astronomy onHarlem ==
    174 We take our portable telescopes out onengage the public on their turf.  We carry one/two 6" Dobsonians to the Adam Clayton Powell Plaza  andclear evenings.  Sky lights are bright, but from here we have a good view of the ecliptic, Orion, Taurus, etc.  Observation of deep-sky objects is difficult, but views of the first-quarter moon and planets.  Very rewarding with ~ stopping to look through the telescopes per hour.
     173== Sidewalk Astronomy on Harlem ==
     174We take our portable telescopes out and engage the public on their turf.  We carry one/two 6" Dobsonians to the Adam Clayton Powell Plaza  and clear evenings.  Sky lights are bright, but from here we have a good view of the ecliptic, Orion, Taurus, etc.  Observation of deep-sky objects is difficult, but views of the first-quarter moon and planets.  Very rewarding with ~ stopping to look through the telescopes per hour.
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    176176== Educational Material Giveaways ==
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    179179== AstroWall Events ==
    180 There is a stereoscopic projection system (iemovies) installed in the classroom (Pupin 1332) that is relatively easy to set up and use.  It includes a wide range of astronomical datasets from stars to the cosmos and has been used for a number of public outreach and education activities (including some Public Lecture Nights).  For more information and training, please see Greg Bryan and read its [wiki:AstroWall wiki entry].
     180There is a stereoscopic projection system (i.e. movies) installed in the classroom (Pupin 1332) that is relatively easy to set up and use.  It includes a wide range of astronomical datasets from stars to the cosmos and has been used for a number of public outreach and education activities (including some Public Lecture Nights).  For more information and training, please see Greg Bryan and read its [wiki:AstroWall wiki entry].
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    182182== Rooftop Variables ==
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    185185== Middle School Program ==
    186 The middle school program is designed to bring astronomy, in particular galaxies, into classrooms throughout New York City through presentations by Columbia astronomers.   The presentation currently available is called, 'A Day in the Life of an Astronomer', and follows an astronomer to an observatory and discusses the light detected and the nature of the observed galaxies.  The program is interactive throughout and includes numerous pictures and movies of galaxies, astronomers observing, and the basics of light and gravity.  The students also receive a 'kit', including a diffraction grating, a pencil to demonstrate gravity, and a galaxy picture.   An additional program entitled, 'Our Place in the Milky Way', is being developed that will involve flying from New York City to the outskirts of our Galaxy.   The program began visiting schools inreached over.  Please contact mputman@astro.columbia.edu if you are interested in this program.  It will also be available in Spanish in the next academic year.
     186The middle school program is designed to bring astronomy, in particular galaxies, into classrooms throughout New York City through presentations by Columbia astronomers.   The presentation currently available is called, 'A Day in the Life of an Astronomer', and follows an astronomer to an observatory and discusses the light detected and the nature of the observed galaxies.  The program is interactive throughout and includes numerous pictures and movies of galaxies, astronomers observing, and the basics of light and gravity.  The students also receive a 'kit', including a diffraction grating, a pencil to demonstrate gravity, and a galaxy picture.   An additional program entitled, 'Our Place in the Milky Way', is being developed that will involve flying from New York City to the outskirts of our Galaxy.   The program began visiting schools and reached over.  Please contact mputman@astro.columbia.edu if you are interested in this program.  It will also be available in Spanish in the next academic year.
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    188188==Podcasts ==
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    231231 * [http://www.nypost.com/seven/10252008/entertainment/ready_to____crack__135134.htm October 25, 2008 - ''The New York Post'' highlights our stargazing nights as a way for New Yorkers to reduce stress]
    232232 * [http://news.columbia.edu/files_columbianews/imce_shared/vol3408.pdf March 12, 2009 - Columbia University's ''The Record'' reviews our public lecture series and the history behind the observatory]
    233  * [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/tmp/astronomy.html April 3, 2009 - Columbia University's News Site covers ourEvents]
    234  * [http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/news-display.cfm?News_ID=7, 2009 - Night Sky Network features ourefforts]
    235  * [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/alumni/Magazine/Spring2009/collegeWalk.html#collegewalk2009 - Columbia Magazine described our JanuaryPublic Lecture by Taka Tanaka]
     233 * [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/news/tmp/astronomy.html April 3, 2009 - Columbia University's News Site covers our Events]
     234 * [http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/news-display.cfm?News_ID=7, 2009 - Night Sky Network features our efforts]
     235 * [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/alumni/Magazine/Spring2009/collegeWalk.html#collegewalk2009 - Columbia Magazine described our January Public Lecture by Taka Tanaka]
    236236 * [http://www.bwog.net/articles/from_the_issue_night_out_of_sight April 28, 2009 - Columbia University's ''Blue and White'' discusses how our observatory is being blocked by the Interdisciplinary Science Building]
    237237 * [http://news.columbia.edu/newyorkstories/13, 2009 - Columbia University's News Site covers Astronomy Outreach]
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    288 = Todo List for Improving Outreach Events =
     288= To do List for Improving Outreach Events =
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    290290 * Find new roof for observing since Pupin will soon be blocked by new science building in the West.  Also make sure roof has lecture hall adjacent to it.  Carman/Lerner?  --Cameron