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ERIC Number: EJ513827
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Abstractor: N/A
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ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1075-0479
Remote Astronomy: Connecting to the Mount Wilson Observatory.
Jenkins, Doug
MultiMedia Schools, v2 n5 p20-26 Nov-Dec 1995
Describes an online process that allows high school science classes to connect to the Mount Wilson Observatory to learn about astronomy. Scheduling time for remote telescope access is explained; activities to prepare students for using the software are discussed; and benefits of the experience are considered, including students' critical thought processes. (LRW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Software, Critical Thinking, High School Students, High Schools, Learning Activities, Online Systems, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Observatories; Remote Access
Note: Journal availability: Online Inc., 462 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT 06897-2126.