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| Outreach Group: | Astronomical Society of the Pacific |
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| City: | San Francisco |
| State: | CA |
| Travel Distance: | National Program |
| Description: | Founded in 1889, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to improving the public understanding of science through engagement in astronomy. Its name is merely a reminder of its origins on the Pacific coast of the U.S.; today it has members and activities in over 40 countries. Its members include scientists, educators at all levels, active amateur astronomers, and astronomy enthusiasts. The ASP publishes a technical journal, a series of conference proceedings, a popular-level magazine, a newsletter for teachers, and a wide range of educational materials and activities. The Society has established a number of networks for disseminating astronomy materials, programs, and training, and these are expected to play a key role in IYA. ASP Networks include: * The Night Sky Network of hundreds of amateur astronomy clubs engaged in outreach activities * The Astronomy from the Ground Up Network of museum and planetarium educators * The Project ASTRO/Family ASTRO Network of scientists partnering with educators (in regional centers around the country) * The College Astronomy Instructors Network of those who teach introductory astronomy. The Society's web site at http://www.astrosociety.org is a rich repository of teaching and outreach resources |
| Program URL: | http://www.astrosociety.org |
| Target Audience(s): | Elementary School Middle School High School College or University General Public amateur astronomers |
| Cost: | Depends |
| Availability: | Year-Round |
| Presentation Venue(s): | Internet-Based annual meetings national workshops |
| Topical Focus: | Physical Science General Astronomy space science |
| Additional Information: | The Society holds a national conference in a different city each year and offers a variety of workshops for formal and informal educators around the U.S. |
Outreach Contact | |
| Primary Contact: | Andrew Fraknoi |
| Primary Contact Phone: | 650-949-7288 |
| Secondary Contact: | Greg Schultz |
| Secondary Contact Phone: | 415-337-1100 |
