1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US...
-
Upload
roxanne-betty-harris -
Category
Documents
-
view
218 -
download
4
Transcript of 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US...
![Page 1: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
1
On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs
Doug Isbell Susana Deustua
Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS)
Communicating Astronomy to the Public MeetingAthens, Greece
October 9, 2007
![Page 2: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
2
US Goal for IYA 2009
To offer an engaging astronomy experience to every person in the
country, nurture existing partnerships and build new connections to sustain
public interest.
![Page 3: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
3
US IYA 2009 Coordination• Program Committee
– Develop IYA themes and activities– 16 members from leading US astronomy education and
public outreach organizations plus liaisons from Canada and Mexico
– Co-chairs: Doug Isbell (NOAO) & Susana Deustua (AAS)
• Development Committee– Secure funding and resources to implement IYA
program– 10 members from academia, industry, observatories– Chair: Peter Stockman (STScI)
![Page 4: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
4
Seven Major US Themes• Looking Through a Telescope• Dark Skies Are a Universal Resource• Astronomy in Arts, Entertainment & Storytelling• Research Experience for Students, Teachers, and
Citizen-Scientists• Telescope Kits & Optics • Sharing the Universe Through New Technology• The Universe for Classrooms and Families
![Page 5: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
5
Web Site: www.astronomy2009.us Nine Working Groups Established (> 60 people) to
support the seven themes Major Planning Meetings
• June 2007: Honolulu, HI • September 2007: Chicago, IL
Joint AAS/ASP IYA Symposium in June 2008 at AAS Meeting
Leadership role in Galileoscope, Dark Skies and Image Exhibition IYA cornerstones…with your help!
Accomplishments to Date
![Page 6: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
6
US IYA 2009 Program Highlights
Looking Through a Telescope
Goal: more than 10 million first-time viewers • Star parties, sidewalk astronomy• Coordinate with Night Sky Network activities
Dark Skies Are a Universal Resource• GLOBE at Night 2009
– Naked-eye star counting– digital sky-quality meters
![Page 7: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
…highlights
Arts, Entertainment & Storytelling
• Rose Bowl Parade Float – January 1, 2009• “Astronomy Goes to the Movies” at 2009 Oscar Awards
Storytelling and Cultural Astronomy• Star Parties combining telescope viewing and Native
American stories• Central source of appropriate written/recorded
sky narratives and stories on the Web
![Page 8: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8
…highlightsResearch Experiences for Students,
Teachers, and Citizen-Scientists• Coordinated observing of variable star Epsilon Aurigae
Telescopes & Optics
• Galileoscope - Inexpensive telescope, targets are mountains on the Moon & Jupiter’s moons.
![Page 9: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
…highlightsSharing the Universe Through New
Technology• Planetaria, Science Centers, Observatories• “365 Days of Astronomy” podcasts
The Universe for Classrooms and Families• Professional Development for teachers (Galileo Teachers+)• IYA Galileo Club Card
![Page 10: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10
…and in additionSmall Grants Program for community
activities
Comprehensive website
Publicity• Five-minute promotional video for planetaria• Newspaper tabloid inserts
Evaluation
![Page 11: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
11
NASA’s IYA Strategy• Align with US themes and goals• Capitalize upon public interest in NASA missions and
discoveries• Leverage extensive education and public outreach
programs embedded in NASA’s space science missions and research/analysis programs
• NASA Science Mission Directorate IYA portal Web site
![Page 12: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
12
Activities Supporting US IYA Themes
• Science Centers, Observatory Visitor Centers & Planetaria– Public unveiling of large prints from Hubble, Spitzer &
Chandra at museums, science centers, and schools• Sharing the Universe Through New Technology
– Are We Alone? Radio Shows and Podcasts• The Universe for Classrooms and Families
– Professional development offerings for both – classroom and out-of-school-time program
educators
![Page 13: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
• New capabilities enabled by Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4
• Launch of the Kepler mission
• Companion payload to Lunar Reconnaissance Observatory impacts the Moon
• 40th anniversary of Apollo landings
NASA Calendar Highlights
![Page 14: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
14
Our Challenges
• Establish a National Program Office
• Obtain Funding for the Key Projects
• Increase Community Involvement
• Spread the Word!!!
![Page 15: 1 On The Road to IYA: Update on US Plans and Programs Doug Isbell Susana Deustua Co-Chairs, US Program Committee (AAS) Communicating Astronomy to the Public.](https://reader034.fdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022051516/56649e9e5503460f94b9f36a/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
15
Douglas Isbell [US SPOC] Co-Chair Program CommitteeAssociate Director for Public Affairs and Educational Outreach National Optical Astronomical Observatory, Tucson, [email protected], +1 520-318-8214
US CONTACTS
Hashima Hasan [NASA SPOC]NASA HQ, Washington, [email protected], +1 202-358-0692
Susana Deustua, Co-Chair Program CommitteeDirector of EducationAmerican Astronomical Society, Washington, DC
[email protected], +1 202-328-2010