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Introduction to SGRA Teacher Workshop
This 4-hour workshop will provide middle and high school teachers in Henderson county an overview of radio astronomy and use of the Smiley radio telescope.
| What | Workshop |
|---|---|
| When |
2007-10-31 15:30
2007-10-31 17:30
2007-10-31 from 15:30 to 17:30 |
| Where | Blue Ridge Community College |
| Contact Name | Beth Harris |
| Contact Email | bharris@pari.edu |
| Contact Phone | 828-877-6348 |
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Participants will:
- Learn about radio astronomy and radio telescopes.
- Learn to control a 4.6meter (15 feet) radio telescope (nicknamed Smiley) located at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) via the Internet.
- Detect 21-cm radio waves emitted by the center of our galaxy and its spiral arms, supernova remnants, regions of star formation and other celestial sources.
- Learn how to do astronomy during the day, rain or shine! Receive a $50 stipend for attendance of the entire workshop.