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Astronomy workshop for UAE kids during Ramadan
Abu Dhabi, Sep 2 : More than 6,000 children took part in a month-long workshop on astronomy that was organised in Abu Dhabi to encourage youngsters to learn science.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:09:32 -0700

Astronomy GE now offered in Spanish
 By TORI ACKERMAN The Spanish language and astronomy are two subjects that don’t usually fall into the same category, but this semester things may change. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is attempting to merge the two by offering Physics 127 (Astronomy) in the Spanish language to all students. “This class is to create a great opportunity for bilingual students,” said Victor Migenes, who ...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:09:02 -0700

Program for Astronomy Education and Research builds radio-telescopes
It all began with an article in the amateur radio magazine QST. Larry D. Barr, Tarleton's Planetarium manager, showed the article to Dr. Shaukat Goderya, director of the Program for Astronomy Education and Research.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:09:21 -0700

ECC, U-46 astronomy teacher had 'true passion'
In some ways, Donald Tuttle was like the planets and stars he studied. The longtime director of the Elgin Area School District U-46's Observatory and former Elgin Community College professor was drawn to teaching like a gravitational pull.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:05:31 -0700

Astro2010: Limitless vistas on a limited budget
( The Kavli Foundation ) Following the release of the National Research Council's Astronomy and Astrophysics decadal survey, survey chair Roger Blandford and committee member Michael Turner discuss Astro2010, as well as the current and future directions of their fields.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:27:26 -0700