Intro to Astronomy (By Roxanne Thurman, Science Chair & Biology Instructor)
A class of 17 astronomy students, co-taught by staff member Suzanne Lara, is exploring the universe. The course is comprises subjects as cosmology, the life and death of stars, and the size and scale of the universe.
Most of the learning is hands-on and self-directed through the use of Slooh, an online platform and tool by which students have access to seven telescopes around the world. Four of these are located in the Canary Islands at the Institute of Astrophysics and three are located in Chile, giving students access to telescopes in both the northern and southern hemisphere. Slooh is user-friendly and enables students to explore their interests. They are able to view live feeds from each telescope and take their own pictures. For the class, students are sent on quests through Slooh to learn concepts and connect astronomical ideas and structures. Basically, this course is out of this world.
Most of the learning is hands-on and self-directed through the use of Slooh, an online platform and tool by which students have access to seven telescopes around the world. Four of these are located in the Canary Islands at the Institute of Astrophysics and three are located in Chile, giving students access to telescopes in both the northern and southern hemisphere. Slooh is user-friendly and enables students to explore their interests. They are able to view live feeds from each telescope and take their own pictures. For the class, students are sent on quests through Slooh to learn concepts and connect astronomical ideas and structures. Basically, this course is out of this world.
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