These usually feature a speaker or a slide program and always include several telecopes set up to view celestial objects. In addition to public programs, we frequently give special programs for various organizations and schools. We have been performing these services since 1982. Anually we reach more than 1000 persions, about half of whom are of school age. Our American people arn't prepared to compete in a world where technical achivements are necessary for prosperity.
People are naturally curious about objects in the sky.
Learning science is fun, facinating, and worthwhile. We have to comunicate that, and atronomy is an exellent motivator. Our Goal Our plan is to construct a building, including small lecture room and housing for the telecope, of about 1200 square feet. The telecope is to be a 16-inch, driven by stepper motors under computer control. Designing and constructing a suitable shelter for the telecope, together with a separate room for visitors.