Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach (Published in 2009)

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Fraknoi
Keyword(s):  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Education And Outreach

Determining the Aesthetic Appeal of Astronomical Images

Leonardo ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Lindberg Christensen ◽  
Douglas Pierce-Price ◽  
Olivier Hainaut
Keyword(s):  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Aesthetic Appeal ◽  
Astronomical Image ◽  
Education And Outreach ◽  
Astronomical Images ◽  
The Aesthetic

In the context of images used for astronomy education and outreach purposes, this paper describes a set of parameters that are key in determining the aesthetic appeal, or beauty — and therefore effectiveness— of an astronomical image.

The IAU Office of Astronomy for Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 65-74
Author(s):  
Markus Pössel ◽  
Carolin Liefke ◽  
Niall Deacon ◽  
Natalie Fischer ◽  
Juan Carlos Muñoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Astronomical Union ◽  
Max Planck ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Current State ◽  
International Astronomical ◽  
The Future ◽  
Max Planck Society ◽  
Education And Outreach ◽  
Collaborative Structure

AbstractSince January 2020, the International Astronomical Union has an Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE). The OAE, which joins the previously existing IAU Offices for Astronomy for Development (OAD), Astronomy Outreach (OAO) and Young Astronomers (OYA) is hosted at Haus der Astronomie, a center for astronomy education and outreach operated by the Max Planck Society in Heidelberg, Germany. This contribution outlines the mission of the OAE, the current state of the office, its background, mission and collaborative structure, as well as the activities that have already started or are planned for the future.

Online Resources for Astronomy Education and Outreach

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 105-115
Author(s):  
Chris Impey
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Online Resources ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Instructional Tools ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Concept Inventories ◽  
Education And Outreach ◽  
Public Audience

AbstractThe growth of the Internet has facilitated the easy availability of resources for teaching astronomy and doing astronomy outreach. This overview concentrates on resources that are free or open access. Basic teaching materials like textbooks and lab activities can be found, along with higher level items such as concept inventories and interactive instructional tools. There is also a small but growing research literature on astronomy instruction to be found online. Astronomers engaged in outreach can have access to large image collections, tools for doing citizen science, and planetarium apps. These resources are of enormous value to both novice and seasoned instructors, and anyone conveying the excitement of astronomy to a public audience.

scholarly journals The State of Astronomy Education in Iran: Challenges and Solutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 103-110
Author(s):  
Saeed Jafari
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
General Public ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Social Constraints ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Standard Curriculum ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Economic Barriers ◽  
The Media ◽  
Education And Outreach

Astronomy has a long history in Iran. Our ancestors were pioneered in astronomy and from ancient years was an excelled country in the construction and use of astronomical buildings. Today, there are more than 200 local astronomical societies and centers in the country that the amateur astronomy community has played a significant and influential role in the education and promotion of astronomy to the general public since 2000. A greater part of astronomy education was provided by amateur astronomers through outreaching events, observing nights, and education and outreach projects. Another part of it has been disseminated by science journalists who are amateur astronomers and astronomer teachers in the media and newspapers. Considering the enormous potential that has existed in the growth and development of Iranians in the field of astronomy, in the meantime, challenges such as the specific cultural and social constraints for women's activities, lack of sufficient knowledge of the teachers as well as the training required for them, the lack of a standard curriculum for teaching astronomy and network of astronomy teachers, and also economic barriers, have caused socio-economic development and education through Astronomy to grow less in Iran. This survey suggests challenges for teaching astronomy in general.

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