Introductory Astronomy Classes
At the Cincinnati Observatory Center This three night astronomy course is perfect for beginners who want to learn more about observing the night sky, and the Cincinnati Observatory. - Time: 7:00 - 9:00PM
- Date: August 10, 17, and 24
- Cost: $50 for the series
- Reservations: 513-321-5186
We will discuss the new and improved Solar System, Moon phases and features as well as identify major stars, constellations and planets. Plus we will show you how to get the most out of your binoculars and telescopes. Bring your flash drive and take powerpoints and videos to use in your classroom. To register call Dean Regas at: 513-321-5186. 
Professional Development Are you looking for a unique way to spice up your Professional Development programs? The Cincinnati Observatory can help your teachers reach for the stars. Over the past seven years, the Cincinnati Observatory has established itself as the cutting edge of science education. The Outreach Program has delivered educational programs to over 100 tri-state schools and reached hundreds of teachers. Our PD programs are a superb way to enhance your astronomy units and directly improve student learning. Programs can be designed for all grade levels and meet district goals. They include multi-media presentations, telescopes, and actively involve your teachers in hands-on, inquiry-based activities. It is an exceptional way to inspire your teachers while allowing them to make a solid connection to a local scientific institution. Costs start at only $100. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a program, please call Dean Regas at 513-321-5186.
Some Good Astronomy Websites NASA Educator Resource Center @ the University of Cincinnati Bad Astronomy http://badastronomy.com Astronomy Picture of the Day http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/lib/aptree.html Star Date (the radio program on WVXU) http://stardate.org Galileo www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/galileo Sun and Solar Stuff www.spaceweather.com Deep Space Objects www.seds.org/messier Searching for Planets http://www.nineplanets.org/hypo.html Hubble Space Telescope http://hubblesite.org/ Space.com www.Space.com Mars Rovers http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/ What the Greeks Knew http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/109N/lectures/gkastr1.html Heavens Above - Finding Satellites www.heavens-above.com Clear Sky Clock Cincinnati http://www.cleardarksky.com/c/CncntObCOHkey.html Eclipses http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html Sky and Telescope http://skytonight.com Comet updates http://www.aerith.net/comet/weekly/current.html Apollo Moon missions http://www.apolloarchive.com/apollo_archive.html Stellarium simulation program http://www.stellarium.org | 
