AstroBoost @astrobooost
Supporting amateur astronomical societies' outreach in the UK. Projects provide free training and equipment. Check out the website for free outreach resources. astroboost.org All over the UK Joined September 2022-
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BIG NEWS for astro society outreach teams: there is a new UK astro/space comms email list! A friendly supportive space for sharing ideas, resources, successes, and training opportunities (incl. upcoming free online events from ASDC and RAS). Sign up at jiscmail.ac.uk/astromailbox
Wow look at these excellent schools loan box and classroom resources from @BathAstronomers . Inspirational stuff: bathastronomers.org.uk/2023/03/09/ste…
Amazing! AstroBoost recognised by the British Association of Planetaria 😳😀🏆
The Presenter Network have a FREE conference, 8 Sept, at Greenwich & online. For anyone who presents science to groups - definitely including astronomy society members. eventbrite.co.uk/e/presenter-ne…
The hybrid Global Hands-on Universe conference (Japan, 23-27 August) has a very low €10 registration fee for people attending online. Event timings are varied to work for people in different timezones. Worth a look? ghou2023.handsonuniverse.org
The IAU are holding a free online seminar about Dark and Quiet Skies, Weds May 31 at 2pm. Find out more and register here: eventbrite.com/e/iau-oao-semi…
The @IAU_Outreach and @awb_org are running a FREE, online, smartphone astrophotography workshop. It's repeated three times in May, at different times of day. eventbrite.com/e/oao-awb-smar…
New on the website: a peer-reviewed activity directory, including a thoughtful activity structure for children to observe changes around the sunset. And also video/written guidance for working with children under 5 yrs. astroboost.org
Hello to all our teachers and educators, any plans for 11 and 12 July 2023? 🤗 Join the @esa Teach with Space Online Conference 2023 and meet @astro_matthias 👨🚀 Learn about life in space from someone that has experienced it first-hand and much more! 🛰🪐 esa.int/Education/Teac…
The IAU are running a FREE online seminar about disability inclusion in astronomy outreach activities, Fri March 31 at 2pm. Includes an activity for the visually impaired re planet distances. Find out more and get a registration link on their Facebook page facebook.com/Astro4Inclusion
NASA has a printable 2023 moon calculator: 2 sheets of card pinned together, with a rotating disk that can be set to show the phase for any date in the year. Find this and more outreach resources at astroboost.org (the Moon Calculator is at jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/acti… ).
Get instant alerts of stargazing events in your area with our free notification service. Clear skies! gostargazing.co.uk/notifications/
The Great Lakes Planetarium Association @GLPAsocial have developed a set of make-and-take activities using paper tableware (mostly paper plates) to teach astronomical concepts: analyzer.depaul.edu/paperplate/Vid… . scroll down past the videos if you'd prefer written instructions.
Learn how to create gorgeous #StarTrails photos with me, Mon 20th Feb 7pm at #BicesterCameraClub. Short talk followed by practical workshop (if the sky is clear). Upper Heyford Village Hall, #Oxfordshire. Everyone welcome - £3 entry for non-members. Bring your camera!
This year's activities include a printable 'make a Moon dial' activity designed for primary schools. The dial shows phases of the Moon with a covering plate that reveals one phase at a time. Sign up as a STEM Ambassador to answer requests from your local schools for support.
This year's activities include a printable 'make a Moon dial' activity designed for primary schools. The dial shows phases of the Moon with a covering plate that reveals one phase at a time. Sign up as a STEM Ambassador to answer requests from your local schools for support.

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