National Solar Observatory

Educational Outreach and Educator Support Programs

Education Outreach Programs:

Educator Support Programs:

NSO RET Program-

The Research Education for Teachers program (RET) is set up to give educators the opportunity to do scientific research and data collection. Established by the National Solar Observatory (NSO), the RET program is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Ask Mr Sunspot:
Do you have questions about the Sun, Moon, planets, stars, or other astronomical things? If you cannot find an answer to your question anywhere in these pages, including in Mr Sunspot's book of answers or the glossary to earlier questions, then you can send your question to Mr Sunspot.

SCOPE - Observatories of the Southwest
Interstate 10 is the Highway to the Stars. Almost all of the largest optical telescopes in the continental United States, as well as the world's most powerful radio telescope, lie within two or three-hours of the highway. The optical telescopes all stand on mountaintops, which provide clear views of the sky. These remote outposts also offer spectacular views of both Earth and sky for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who drop in each year. All of the major southwestern observatories offer special programs for visitors, including museums, tours, and star parties. Each is worth a side trip from the Interstate.

Project Astro New Mexico
Project ASTRO is an ongoing partnership between astronomers and educators. It's mission is to encourage amateur and professional astronomers to join with teachers in order to improve science education, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning.

Project ASTRO - New Mexico
is administered by the Space Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico, and this web site is sponsored by the NF/Observatory.

New Mexico Astronomy
New Mexico has clear skies that are great for doing astronomical observations. The New Mexico Astronomy page lists some other sites in New Mexico that have to do with astronomy.

New Mexico Astronomy Listserver,
email list for New Mexico amateur astronomers to communicate online.

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Last Modified 21 May 2001