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Preparing for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy: A Hands-on Symposium
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400
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2008
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Editors: |
Gibbs, Michael G.; Barnes, Jonathan; Manning, James G.; Partridge, Bruce
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Endorsed by the United Nations, UNESCO, and the International Astronomical Union, 2009 is designated as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) and provides a year to celebrate and reflect on 400 years of changing perspectives of the universe. In conjunction with the American Astronomical Society (AAS), the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) convened an IYA symposium and series of workshops at the AAS summer meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, from May 31 to June 4, 2008. During this conference, astronomy and space science professionals gathered to share ideas and plans, forge connections and collaborations, and organize their efforts to make 2009 a singular year for advancing astronomy awareness and education. This volume contains the content of the meeting, plus an additional resource section. It serves as a reference to aid those involved in the IYA as they make professional connections, access resources, and maximize their efforts to encourage the world’s citizens to look up and discover anew the universe around us. The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), founded in 1889, increases the understanding and appreciation of astronomy by engaging scientists, educators, enthusiasts and the public to advance science and science literacy. Visit www.astrosociety.org for additional information regarding the ASP and how you can join the Society and support the cause of improving science literacy.
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Cover |
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Volume 400 Cover |
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Gibbs, M.G.; Barnes, J.; Manning, J.G.; Partridge, B. |
Front Matter |
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Volume 400 Front Matter |
1 |
Gibbs, M.G.; Barnes, J.; Manning, J.G.; Partridge, B. |
Part 1. The 2009 International Year of Astronomy |
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The International Year of Astronomy 2009: The Global Programme |
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Russo, P.; Christensen, L.L.; Barrosa, M. |
Part 2. Breakout Sessions |
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IYA Newspaper Supplement and Overview of Working Group on Science/Visitor Centers, Planetaria, and Observatories |
19 |
Harvey, J.; Michaud, P. |
Meeting IYA Goals for Diverse Planetarium and Science Museum Audiences |
26 |
Nichols, M.M.; Carney, K.E. |
Intelligent Design, A Young Universe, Astrology, UFO’s, and More: Tackling Astronomical Pseudo-science |
35 |
Fraknoi, A. |
Getting to Know and Address Your State Science Standards to Connect Classroom Instruction and Field Trips During IYA |
39 |
Bednarski, M.; Larsen, K. |
Using the Hands-On Optics Terrific Telescopes Kit in the International Year of Astronomy |
45 |
Sparks, R.T.; Pompea, S.M.; Walker, C.E. |
New Media Vision for IYA |
51 |
Gay, P.L.; Koppelman, M.; the New Media Task Group |
In the Footsteps of Galileo |
55 |
van der Veen, W.; Moody, T.; Erickson, J.; White, V.; O’Dea, T. |
Building an IYA Legacy for Underserved Communities |
68 |
Sakimoto, P.J.; Luckey, V.; Landsberg, R.H.; Hawkins, L.; Porro, I. |
Muggles, Meteoritic Armor, and Menelmacar: Using Fantasy Series in Astronomy Education and Outreach |
82 |
Larsen, K.; Bednarski, M. |
Professional Development in the International Year of Astronomy: Expanding the Universe in the Classroom |
91 |
Reinfeld, E.L.; Bailey, J.M.; Harman, P.; Lee, M.H. |
Google Sky: A Digital View of the Night Sky |
96 |
Connolly, A.; Scranton, R.; Ornduff, T. |
A Burger, a Beer, and a Side of Science |
100 |
Wiehe, B.R.; Landsberg, R.H.; Wyatt, R.J.; Turner, M.S. |
Dark Skies from the Ground Up: Part 1. Resources to Raise Awareness During the International Year of Astronomy |
110 |
Walker, C.E.; Berglund, K.; Bueter, C.; Gauthier, A.; Gay, P.L.; Foster, T.; Patten, K.; Pompea, S.M.; Sparks, R.; Smith, C. |
Dark Skies from the Ground Up: Part 2. Programs to Raise Awareness During the International Year of Astronomy |
116 |
Walker, C.E.; Bueter, C.; Crelin, B.; Duriscoe, D.; Moore, C.; Heatherly, S.A.; Maddalena, R.; Mann, T.; Patten, K.; Pompea, S.M.; Sparks, R.; Schaaf, F.; Simmons, M.; Smith, M.; Tafreshi, B. |
Capturing Public Interest in Astronomy through Art and Music |
122 |
Sharma, M.; Sabraw, J.; Salgado, J.F.; Statler, T.; Summers, F. |
Part 3. Oral PapersOral Papers I |
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Progress on Creating the Galileoscope for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 |
133 |
Pompea, S.M.; Fienberg, R.T.; Arion, D.N.; Smith, T.C.; Isbell, D. |
Looking Through a Telescope During the International Year of Astronomy 2009 |
146 |
Fienberg, R.T. |
Simple Night-Sky Measurements for “Globe at Night” in Chile with Sky-QualityMeters (SQMs) and Illustrated with Digital Photography—A Prototype for the IYA |
152 |
Smith, M.G.; Warner, M.; Orellana, D.; Munizaga, D.; Sanhueza, P.; Bogglio, H.; Cartier, R. |
The Inwood Astronomy Project: 100 Nights in Manhattan—An Outreach Initiative to Underserved Communities |
166 |
Kendall, J.S. |
StarPals and IYA: Remote Imaging Projects for Research and Astrophotography |
168 |
Fischer, A.A.; Kingan, J.J. |
Oral Papers II |
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“Galileo’s Lute and the Law of Falling Bodies”—An Excerpt from Galileo 1610 |
173 |
Thompson, M.A. |
Computer Animations as Astronomy Educational Tool: Immanuel Kant and the Island Universes Hypothesis |
178 |
Mijic, M.; Park, D.; Zumaeta, J.; Simonian, V.; Levitin, S.; Sullivan, A.; Kang, E.Y.E.; Longson, T. |
AstroCappella: Songs of the Universe |
183 |
Boyd, P.T.; Smale, A.P.; Smale, K.M. |
PULSE@Parkes: Pulsar Observing for High School Students |
190 |
Hollow, R.; Hobbs, G.; Champion, D.J.; Amy, S.; Khoo, J.; Chapman, J.; Mulcahy, M.; Alem, L.; Krumm-Heller, A.; McKinnon, D.; Danaia, L.; Jenet, F.; Carr, M. |
Oral Papers III |
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Interacting with NASA Astronomy in the International Year of Astronomy 2009 |
197 |
Hasan, H.; Daou, D.; Smith, D.; Dussault, M. |
Big Explosions and Strong Gravity: NASA/Girl Scout Project Searching for Nationwide Partners |
204 |
Eyermann, S.E.; Hornschemeier, A.; Krishnamurthi, A.; Feaga, L. |
Plans to Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy in Mexico |
207 |
Torres-Peimbert, S. |
Towards Year 2009: A 25,000 Person Rehearsal |
210 |
Fierro, J. |
Oral Papers IV |
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Image Unveilings and Library Exhibits: IYA Outreach Projects for Audiences Old and New |
213 |
Summers, F.; Smith, D.; Stoke, J.; Eisenhamer, B.; the Great Observatories Image Unveilings |
An Overview of “From Earth to the Universe” in the International Year of Astronomy 2009 |
217 |
Watzke, M.; Arcand, K.K. |
The World at Night (TWAN): A Special IYA2009 Project with a New Perspective of Earth and Sky |
221 |
Simmons, M.; Tafreshi, B. |
New Ideas in Orreries and Planetary System Simulations |
230 |
Gould, A.; Koch, D.; DeVore, E.; Harman, P. |
Repackaging Existing Education and Public Outreach Programs at McDonald Observatory’s Frank N. Bash Visitors Center to Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy |
235 |
Cianciolo, F.; Hemenway, M.K. |
NASA IBEX Solar Boundary Museum Resources for International Year of Astronomy |
240 |
Bartolone, L. |
Oral Papers V |
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Bringing the International Year of Astronomy to the Classroom: Formal Education Resources from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific |
245 |
Manning, J.G.; Gibbs, M.G.; Gurton, S.; Fraknoi, A. |
Reaching Non-Traditional Audiences During IYA2009 in Canada |
251 |
Hesser, J.E.; Lane, D.; Langill, P.P.; Percy, J.R. |
Enhancing the IYA Canadian Experience with an Astronomy Kit |
256 |
Langill, P.P.; Hesser, J.E.; Lane, D. |
Astronomy Outreach Activities for Special Needs Children and Their Families |
259 |
Lubowich, D. |
See What Galileo Saw—And More! With Online Telescopes |
265 |
Steel, S.J. |
Part 4. Poster Sessions |
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Teaching Optics With Small Telescopes During the International Year of Astronomy |
273 |
Pompea, S.M.; Sparks, R.T.; Isbell, D. |
Astronomer in the Classroom |
279 |
Oman, J.; Koenig, K. |
Connecting Kids to the Universe: Partnering with 4–H Youth Development to Pilot Afterschool Universe in New York |
281 |
Schaff, N. |
IYA Resources from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics |
285 |
Reinfeld, E.L.; Dussault, M.E.; Steel, S.J.; Gould, R.R.; Schnepps, M. |
Cosmic Times: Astronomy History and Science for the Classroom |
288 |
Lochner, J.C.; Mattson, B.J. |
The Cosmic Mandala: Celebrating Tibetan Astronomy and Cosmologies |
293 |
Larsen, K. |
“Dark Skies are a Universal Resource” Programs Planned for the International Year of Astronomy |
298 |
Walker, C.E.; Berglund, K.; Bueter, C.; Crelin, B.; Duriscoe, D.; Moore, C.; Gauthier, A.; Gay, P.L.; Foster, T.; Heatherly, S.A.; Maddalena, R.; Mann, T.; Patten, K.; Pompea, S.M.; Sparks, R.; Schaaf, F.; Simmons, M.; Smith, C.; Smith, M.; Tafreshi, B. |
Everyone Knows What a Scientist Looks Like: The Image of a Modern Scientist |
304 |
Enevoldsen, A.A.G. |
IYA2009 Programmes in Canada: The “Big Picture” in June 2008 |
308 |
Hesser, J.E.; Lane, D.; Langill, P.P.; Percy, J.R. |
Music and Astronomy Under the Stars |
312 |
Lubowich, D. |
Astronomy Teacher’s Training: Towards Year 2009 |
317 |
Doddoli, C. |
Landfill to Learning Facility |
319 |
Venner, L.; Lewicki, S. |
Assessing Informal Astronomy Education and Outreach |
323 |
Bednarski, M.; Larsen, K.; Robinson, C. |
Gravitational-wave Astronomy: Opening a New Window on the Universe for Students, Educators and the Public |
328 |
Cavagliá, M.; Hendry, M.; Ingram, D.; Milde, S.; Reitze, D.; Riles, K.; Schutz, B.; Stuver, A.L.; Summerscales, T.; Thacker, J.; Torres, C.V.; Ugolini, D.; Vallisneri, M.; Zermeno, A. |
La Punta University Activities and the IYA2009 |
333 |
Malaroda, S. |
Everyone is Welcome! Making the International Year of Astronomy Accessible to People who are Blind |
340 |
Grice, N. |
Muchas Caras: Engaging Spanish Speakers in the Planetarium and K–12 Classroom |
344 |
Traub-Metlay, S.; Salas, F.; Duncan, D. |
A Renewal of Community Outreach by Amherst College |
348 |
Sauter, S.A, |
IYA2009 in Second Life |
354 |
Gauthier, A.; Gay, P.L. |
Astronomers Without Borders: An IYA2009 Organizational Node Dedicated to Connecting Groups Worldwide |
358 |
Simmons, M. |
Variable Star Research Experiences for High School Students, Undergraduates, and Amateur Astronomers |
363 |
Percy, J.R. |
Education and Public Outreach in the International Year of Astronomy at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific |
368 |
Gibbs, M.G.; Manning, J.G.; Gurton, S.; Fraknoi, A.; Berendsen, M.; Hurst, A.; White, V. |
Texas-Style Fundraising and Public Relations for the International Year of Astronomy |
372 |
Preston, S.; Barna, J.W.; Johnson, R.; Geiger, S.; Rimm, N.; Watson, K.; Griffin, J. |
ASP Celebrates IYA, One Month at a Time |
374 |
Gurton, S.; Berendsen, M.; Hurst, A.; White, V. |
IYA Programs Can Benefit from Evaluation, Research, and Publication in Astronomy Education Review |
380 |
Fraknoi, A.; Wolff, S.; Friedman, A. |
Theme Semester at the University of Michigan, The Universe: Yours to Discover |
385 |
Murphy, S.; Oey, S.; Harris, A. |
Part 5. Workshops |
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The Portal to the Universe: A Comprehensive Gateway to What’s New in Astronomy |
391 |
Christensen, L.L.; Gay, P.L.; the PTTU Cornerstone Task Group |
Discover the Universe with NASA during the International Year of Astronomy: A Workshop for Astronomy Educators |
396 |
Dussault, M.; Smith, D.; Allen, J.; Backman, D.; Bartolone, L.; Bobrowsky, M.; Gould, A.; Mendez, B.; Lochner, J.; Mayo, L.; McLin, K.; Reinfeld, E.; Shupla, C.; Summers, F.; Thiemann, J.; Devore, E. |
Amateur Astronomers as Champions of IYA |
404 |
Berendsen, M.; White, V.; Hawkins, I.; Mayo, L.; Pompea, S.M.; Sparks, R.; Day, B.; Mann, T.; Walker, C.; Fienberg, R.T. |
Building a Telescope From the Ground Up |
410 |
Sparks, R.T.; Pompea, S.M.; Walker, C.E. |
Afterschool Universe: Bringing Astronomy Down to Earth |
415 |
Krishnamurthi, A.; Eyermann, S.E.; Mitchell, S.E.; Lochner, J.C. |
Effective Strategies for Engaging Latino/Hispanic Audiences in Astronomy during the International Year of Astronomy |
422 |
Peticolas, L.M.; Mendez, B.; Hawkins, I.; Whitworth, C. |
World Wide Web Astronomy 2.0 |
432 |
Koppelman, M.; Gay, P.L. |
Passengers on Voyages of Exploration: The Beautiful and Surprising Work Amateurs Can do with Raw Image Data from Planetary Missions |
436 |
Lakdawalla, E.S. |
Social Networks as a Critical Pathway for Public Education in IYA2009 |
444 |
Plait, P.; Gay, P.L.; the New Media Task Group |
Part 6. Proceedings Summary |
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Preparing for the International Year of Astronomy 2009: Rapporteur Remarks |
451 |
Bartolone, L.M. |
Part 7. Resource Section |
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Celestial Highlights of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 |
457 |
Fienberg, R.T. |
The Networks and Services of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific |
468 |
Manning, J.G.; Fraknoi, A.; Gibbs, M.G.; Gurton, S.; Hurst, A.; Berendesen, M.; Deans, P.; White, V. |
NASA Resources for the International Year of Astronomy |
470 |
Smith, D.; Dussault, M.; Lowes, L.; Hasan, H.; Daou, D. |
Canadian EPO Resources for IYA2009 |
475 |
Percy, J.R.; Lane, D.J.; Hesser, J.E. |
U.S. IYA National Efforts: Mining the www.astronomy2009.us Website |
480 |
Manning, J.G.; Silva, A. |
Using Free, Open Source Stellarium Software for IYA2009 |
483 |
Berglund, K. |
The Seeing in the Dark Website: One Model and a Resource for IYA Projects with a Web Presence |
486 |
Ferris, T.; Fraknoi, A. |
Story Telling and Families: Astronomy Activities that Engage the Generations |
488 |
Fraknoi, A. |
Let There Be Night Advocates Dark Skies |
494 |
Bueter, C. |
Galileo: The Man and His Science—A Resource Guide to Materials in English |
495 |
Fraknoi, A. |
GALILEO—1610 |
498 |
Gibbs, M.G.; Barnes, J.; Manning, J.G.; Partridge, B. |
Kepler: The Man and His Science—A Resource Guide to Materials in English |
499 |
Fraknoi, A. |
Women in Astronomy: A Brief Resource Guide |
501 |
Fraknoi, A. |
Multicultural Astronomy: A Resource Guide to the Astronomy of Non-western Cultures |
504 |
Fraknoi, A. |
Music Inspired by Astronomy: A Selected Listing for the International Year of Astronomy |
514 |
Fraknoi, A. |
A Resource Guide for Debunking Astronomical Pseudo-Science |
525 |
Fraknoi, A. |
NASA’s International Year of Astronomy Calendar |
530 |
Smith, D.; Dussault, M.; Lowes, L.; Hasan, H.; Daou, D. |
No Night Without a Telescope—A Round Robin, Open House in the Philadelphia Area |
534 |
Partridge, B. |
Astronomy Music Video Contest |
535 |
Gibbs, M.G.; Barnes, J.; Manning, J.G.; Partridge, B. |
Adler Planetarium: An Institutional Plan for Celebrating the International Year of Astronomy |
536 |
Azuma, B.E. |
Using Photo Story to Create Dynamic Astronomy Presentations |
542 |
Caffey, J.F. |
Ignite the Interest in Astronomy |
545 |
Hanaoka, Y.; Shibata, S. |
400 Years of the Telescope |
548 |
Oman, J.; Koenig, K. |
Pushing Glass: Engaging Young People in Astronomy Through Amateur Mirror Making Classes |
552 |
Larsen, K.; Slater, K.H.; Drew B.J. V |
Astronomy on a Landfill |
557 |
Venner, L. |
100 Hours of Astronomy Cornerstone Project of IYA2009 |
560 |
Simmons, M. |
Linking the Universe to the Community: Students as Starry Messengers for IYA2009—Puerto Rico |
567 |
Pantoja, C.A.; Lebrón Santos, M.E. |
Discovering the Universe from the Caribbean: Puerto Rico Prepares for the IYA2009 |
569 |
Lebrón Santos, M.E.; Pantoja, C.A; Alonso, J.L.; Altschuler, D.R.; Olmi, L. |
Back Matter |
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Volume 400 Back Matter |
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Gibbs, M.G.; Barnes, J.; Manning, J.G.; Partridge, B. |
Photographs |
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Volume 400 Photographs |
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Gibbs, M.G.; Barnes, J.; Manning, J.G.; Partridge, B. |
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