Star Mentor: Hands-On Projects and Lessons in Observational Astronomy for Beginners

Daniel E. Barth

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This is a hands-on guide for both the budding astronomer in need of a mentor and the seasoned observer who wants to learn how to effectively share their knowledge with newcomers.

Through decades of teaching observational astronomy at the high school and college level, Dr. Daniel E. Barth has inspired thousands of beginners, and in this book he shares the many ways that you can learn and teach others, too. The chapters contain a plethora of practical projects in observational astronomy that can be done on your own or with others, delighting any hobbyist with the many wonders of the night sky. The activities are tailored for different skill levels, always starting from the basics and working their way up to more challenging tasks. They can be done outdoors with a telescope or indoors with a few simple materials, depending on the sky conditions and time of year. Make astronomy fun for all with these engaging DIY projects, which include step-by-step instructions for modeling, sketching, observing, recording, and many other interactive exercises.

Appropriate for the amateur who wants to teach their passion, the beginner who has their very first telescope, the binocular owner, and even those who do not yet own equipment, Star Mentor is your guide to forming and sharing a lifelong love for astronomy.

Auteur

Dr. Daniel Eugene Barth taught astronomy and physics in public high schools for 28 years (1986-2014). In addition, he spent 8 years teaching astronomy and physics at the college level as Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Physics at Mt. San Jacinto College (2007-2014). From 2014 onward, he has served as the Assistant Professor of STEM Education for the University of Arkansas, training teachers and developing the Astronomy for Educators Program, for which he was awarded the 2018 Global Campus Award for Best STEM Text.In addition, Dr. Barth has worked for 6 years with the Arkansas Dept. of Education (ADE). In this role, he has been a lead author of State Standards for Astronomy and Space Science, a lead author for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for ADE, and a Consultant for the AR STEM Model Program Core Leadership Team.

Texte du rabat

The purpose of this book is twofold: to teach you unique, hands-on ways to learn about observational astronomy, and in turn guide you to becoming a Star Mentor-an astronomer who can effectively share their knowledge with newcomers, who teaches, inspires, and delights others with the wonders of the night sky. Encouraging the budding hobbyist, giving them confidence, and building up their skills is something every reader can learn to do. Through decades of teaching observational astronomy at the high school and college level, Dr. Daniel Barth has inspired thousands of beginners, and in this book he shares the many ways that you can, too. The chapters contain a plethora of practical projects tailored for newcomers and intermediate observers alike, including projects that can be done outdoors with a telescope or indoors with a few simple materials.

Contenu

Chapter 1: Becoming a Star Mentor· What is a Star Mentor?

· Teaching to Learn

· How to be an Effective Mentor

· Capitalizing on Interest

· Activities Indoors and Out

· Setting Hearts Afire Chapter 2: Teaching the Visual Sky

· Welcome to the 'Bowl of Night' - the Motions of the Sky

· Circumpolar Constellations

· Spring

· Summer

· Winter