Astronomical Soc. of Pacific
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) was founded in 1889 by a group of Northern California professional and amateur astronomers after joining together to view a rare total solar eclipse. The ASP's earliest purpose was to disseminate astronomical information -- a mission which has flourished with astronomers' inexhaustible exploration of the universe. The ASP has become the largest general astronomy society in the world, with members from over 70 nations. The ASP Board of Directors and the Advisory Council are comprised of members of the astronomical, educational, and amateur communities. The Astronomical Society of the Pacific increases the understanding and appreciation of astronomy by engaging scientists, educators, enthusiasts and the public to advance science and science literacy. The ASP's mission-based astronomy and space science education and public outreach activities work to promote science literacy through the enjoyment of astronomy. We are a recognized leader in the field of astronomy education. Our free teachers' newsletter, The Universe in the Classroom, is posted on the web. With the support of nationally recognized corporations and individual benefactors, the ASP sponsors Project ASTRO, an innovative program to pair amateur and professional astronomers with teachers and classes in the San Francisco Bay Area and also works with the ASTRO National Network with sites in 13 locations across the country.
Graphically reveal the motion of theSun and stars, phases of the Moon, and the reasons for seasons. Restore an awarenessof the cycles of our planets, lost by modern man's dependence on clocks, andremedy common scientific misconceptions with these delightful cartoons. 32 pages, @1995, paperback, for age 10 and up
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This oversized poster reveals thousands of never-before-seen galaxies prior to the Hubble Space Telescope. Printed on high-quality paper, this print includes both the North and South Deep Fields including images of sky to put them in context. Size 28" x 39".
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Rich, colorful and full of detail, this poster features a digitally re-mastered image of the Andromeda Galaxy taken by world re-known astro-photographer David Malin. Size 24" x 36".
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The Cosmic Decoders deck of 52 cards features beautiful color images of Deep space Objects and includes the object's name, distance from the Earth in light years, type of object, and the constellation it is found in.
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A step-by-step introduction to the night sky, Night Sky Adventure is chock full of activities, observing guides, and information to help explorers of all ages enjoy the night sky together. Kit includes these unique adventures.
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This game encourages the exploration of many intriguing worlds in our solar system. Slip the question card into the special decoder to get in the race. The first to collect 7 different planets on the Frequent Flyer Card wins the game.
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Race against time with this exciting board game taking place on the Moon. Inan effort to retrieve damaged instruments scattered across the lunar landscape,players must work together to get everyone safely back to GrimaldiMoon Base before the long lunar night falls.
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This recent supplement to "The Universe at Your Fingertips" contains 27 new activities, 8 resource guides, and 4 articles on effective teaching.
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This unique audio guide to the night sky engages budding astronomers in the exploration of the stars. Hikers, campers or backyard stargazers will effortlessly locate major constellations while taking a magical tour of the heavens. The collection includes a 40-page booklet with compete scripts and star charts for each season, 2 compact disks and 2 cassette tapes featuring 2 seasons on each.
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Contains: exemplary classroom activities selected by a team of teachers and astronomers, comprehensive resource lists and bibliographies, brief background material on astronomical topics, teaching ideas from experienced astronomy educators.
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