Astronomy Question: Good Resources for a Young Astronomer?
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Rachel asks,
Dear Astronomer, I have a budding young scientist who is taking high school astronomy this year.
Any good links I should pass on to him?
Rachel, I’m always happy to help young scientists become more involved in science!
If your son is taking a High School Astronomy, then obviously the NASA Starchild website (http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html) isn’t for him.
Consider joining your son in a local astronomy club, if he isn’t already, or the Planetary Society (http://www.planetary.org)
One other consideration is the Youth for Astronomy and Engineering program at the Space Telescope Science Institute.
The YAE provides opportunities for its participants to be exposed to activities and experiences that are representative of the work done by individuals in astronomical and engineering field.
You can learn more about the Youth for Astronomy and Engineering program at: http://www.stsci.edu/institute/conference/youthae
After your son has some experience under his belt within the community, consider having him apply for the National Young Astronomer Award.
The Astronomical League sponsors the National Young Astronomer Award (NYAA) to recognize outstanding astronomical research achievements of high-school-age students throughout the United States. Read more at: http://www.astroleague.org/al/awards/nyaa/noya.html
If your son is more interested in the science side of astronomy than the observational side, there’s a number of “Citizen Science” projects he can consider participating in. A few projects to consider are:
Also, last but certainly not least, does your son have a telescope? Even a modest telescope can offer wonderful learning opportunities.
Ray Sanders is a Sci-Fi geek, astronomer and blogger. Currently researching variable stars at Arizona State University, he writes for Universe Today, The Planetary Society blog, and his own blog, Dear Astronomer
2012-12-04 08:06:44
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