Teachers will receive materials that can be used immediately in the classroom and can receive 1 CEU toward teacher recertification. Solar motion in the sky how the seasons work, charting the Sun s position using the month and latitude. Time building sundials. Eclipses build a model and eclipse simulator. Instant Light create artificial glowing nebulae.
Artificial Stars make artificial stars.
In addition to classroom activities, there will also be opportunities for participants to learn how to observe the Sun through the Observatory's telescopes, and to become acquainted with the evening sky through informal sky parties each evening. A-2 Planetarium Projector. You will have the opportunity to use research-grade telescopes and related equipment including the largest telescope in Mississippi. Food and lodging will be provided at no charge to the participants who pre-register. Housing is available for up to 32 participants.