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ERIC Number: EJ623946
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-0145
MicroObservatory Net: A Network of Automated Remote Telescopes Dedicated to Educational Use.
Sadler, Philip M.; Gould, Roy R.; Leiker, P. Steven; Antonucci, Paul R. A.; Kimberk, Robert; Deutsch, Freeman S.; Hoffman, Beth; Dussault, Mary; Contos, Adam; Brecher, Kenneth; French, Linda
Journal of Science Education and Technology, v10 n1 p39-55 Mar 2001
Introduces the MicroObservatory Network of automated telescopes which is designed to provide access to classroom teachers who wish their students to conduct projects over the World Wide Web. Allows students to take pictures with remote pointing and focusing telescopes. Encourages collaboration among schools. (Contains 18 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Science Projects, Space Sciences, World Wide Web
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Telescopes