Virtual Astronomy & Space Academy
Looking for a Fun Virtual Experience for yourself or the entire family, or a large corporation or community organization, well this one's Out of this World! Whether you're a novice just beginning with an interest in astronomy and space travel, or a seasoned amateur or student of astrophysics looking to expand your knowledge about the universe, with our Virtual Astronomy & Space Academy, people of all ages can be inspired to think big, dream big, and to foster curiosity about an enormous universe in which the boundaries appear unlimited. With the understanding of some simple terminology and concepts, they are better informed about space and the celestial objects that reside overhead. The spark of interest often ignites in inquisitive minds where the abc's of the universe are brought to light.
Exciting week-long sessions with lots of fun hands-on activities, all are guided into the mysteries of the universe by a real astronomer who was a consultant with NASA and worked with a space telescope. The entire event or session is filled with constant fun and excitement as everyone experiences a supernova explosion of new knowledge and understanding in this virtual journey throughout the cosmos. Some of the many outrageous activities include constructing a starfinder, using a shoe box to see the phases of the Moon, and building an actual telescope from a kit provided by Look Up to the Stars. Many other unexpected and exciting things are in store with incredible and unforgettable events. Please visit our website Astronomy Boot Camp for more information about the Look Up to the Stars Virtual Astronomy Experience.
Join forces with international award-winning astronomer and consultant to NASA, Kevin Manning, a man on no ordinary mission. Kevin founded Look Up to the Stars with a mission to generate interest and foster scientific literacy in the general public nationwide through the delivery of awe-inspiring, educational and entertaining astronomy programs. You will love going on an unforgettable cosmic journey through the universe during our Virtual Astronomy & Space Academy.
Looking for a Fun Virtual Experience for yourself or the entire family, or a large corporation or community organization, well this one's Out of this World! Whether you're a novice just beginning with an interest in astronomy and space travel, or a seasoned amateur or student of astrophysics looking to expand your knowledge about the universe, with our Virtual Astronomy & Space Academy, people of all ages can be inspired to think big, dream big, and to foster curiosity about an enormous universe in which the boundaries appear unlimited. With the understanding of some simple terminology and concepts, they are better informed about space and the celestial objects that reside overhead. The spark of interest often ignites in inquisitive minds where the abc's of the universe are brought to light.
Exciting week-long sessions with lots of fun hands-on activities, all are guided into the mysteries of the universe by a real astronomer who was a consultant with NASA and worked with a space telescope. The entire event or session is filled with constant fun and excitement as everyone experiences a supernova explosion of new knowledge and understanding in this virtual journey throughout the cosmos. Some of the many outrageous activities include constructing a starfinder, using a shoe box to see the phases of the Moon, and building an actual telescope from a kit provided by Look Up to the Stars. Many other unexpected and exciting things are in store with incredible and unforgettable events. Please visit our website Astronomy Boot Camp for more information about the Look Up to the Stars Virtual Astronomy Experience.
Join forces with international award-winning astronomer and consultant to NASA, Kevin Manning, a man on no ordinary mission. Kevin founded Look Up to the Stars with a mission to generate interest and foster scientific literacy in the general public nationwide through the delivery of awe-inspiring, educational and entertaining astronomy programs. You will love going on an unforgettable cosmic journey through the universe during our Virtual Astronomy & Space Academy.
- A virtual journey throughout the cosmos
- Exciting week-long sessions for ages 5-100+
- Lots of fun hands-on activities
- Guided into the mysteries of the universe by a real astronomer
- A supernova explosion of constant fun and excitement
- Build your very own telescope
- New knowledge and understanding of the universe
Galileoscope Telescope Kit
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School Children use the Galileoscope in Flagstaff, Arizona
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It has never been more fun to learn! Engage people of all ages with STEM instruments that will encourage them to explore, understand and be inspired by the world of science, technology, engineering and math. The Galileoscope was created as a cornerstone project for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, and it filled the void for a lack of high-quality, low-cost kits suitable for both optics education and celestial observation. Since its inception, more than a quarter million Galileoscope kits have been distributed to educators, students, and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. The Galileoscope is a high-quality educational telescope kit created by astronomers, optical engineers, and science educators. Learn how telescopes work and experiment with lenses as each of the components are assembled (don't worry - it's an easy 5-minute assembly!). You'll get two telescopes in one - one very similar to what Galileo used and a more modern type, improving upon Galileo's 400-year-old design. Both are suitable for learning optics and celestial observation - making it accessible to astronomy enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Special features:
Special features:
- Focuser: 1¼ barrel is compatible with standard commercial accessories, including eyepieces, Barlow lenses, and camera adapters.
- Galilean Eyepiece: Get an authentic star-gazing experience with a magnification of 17x and a right-side-up field of view less than ½° wide.
- 2x Barlow Lens: Increase the Galileoscope's magnification to 50x when used with the regular supplied eyepiece.
- Mountains and craters on the Moon
- Four moons circling Jupiter
- More stars in the Pleiades and Beehive clusters than can be seen with the unaided eye
- Saturn's rings
- And much more!
Fully live interactive week-long sessions with a real astronomer using Zoom virtual meetings, designed for people of all ages 5 to 100+.
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Sessions & Dates 2020-2021
M-F 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST Session 1: August 31 – September 4, 2020 Session 2: September 7 – 11, 2020 Session 3: September 14 – 18, 2020 Session 4: September 21 – 25, 2020 Session 5: September 28 – October 2, 2020 Session 6: October 5 – 9, 2020 Session 7: October 12 – 16, 2020 Session 8: October 19 – 23, 2020 Session 9: October 26 – 30, 2020 Session 10: November 2 – 6, 2020 Session 11: November 9 – 13, 2020 Session 12: November 16 – 20, 2020 Session 13: November 30 – December 4, 2020 Session 14: December 7 – 11, 2020 Session 15: December 14 – 18, 2020 Session 16: January 4 – 8, 2021 Session 17: January 11 – 15, 2021 Session 18: January 18 – 22, 2021 Session 19: January 25 – 29, 2021 Session 20: February 1 – 5, 2021 Session 21: February 8 – 12, 2021 Session 22: February 15 – 19, 2021 Session 23: February 22 – 26, 2021 Session 24: March 1 – 5, 2021 Session 25: March 8 – 12, 2021 Session 26: March 15 – 19, 2021 Session 27: March 22 – 26, 2021 Session 28: March 29 – April 2, 2021 Session 29: April 5 – 9, 2021 Session 30: April 12 – 16, 2021 Session 31: April 19 – 23, 2021 Session 32: April 26 – 30, 2021 Session 33: May 3 – 7, 2021 Session 34: May 10 – 14, 2021 Session 35: May 17 – 21, 2021 Session 36: May 24 – 28, 2021 Session 37: May 31 – June 4, 2021 Cost per Session: $495 (Discounts Available) Includes Galileoscope Telescope Kit and other incredible astronomical items mailed to your home. |
Virtual Astronomy & Space Academy topics with many Hands-on Activities throughout the entire week, with main and secondary topical themes.
Monday/Tuesday Astronomy for Everyone: Size & Scale of the Universe -----The Universe at Your Fingertips! -----Roadmap to the Stars: the Night Sky Explained Wednesday/Thursday A Grand Tour of the Solar System & Beyond -----When Celestial Bodies Collide: Eclipses & Other Phenomena -----Curiosity: Mission to Mars -----Deep-Space Search for Another Earth -----Gazing Upon a Cosmic Ocean -----Movers in the Sky: Comets, Meteors & Asteroids Friday How to Build Your Own Incredible Telescope -----Galileoscope Telescope Kit -----Cosmic Images Across the Spectrum -----NASA's MicroObservatory |
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