This book deals with the study of radio waves from space through the use of radio telescopes. It is a non-technical book written for high school and college students as well as for interested lay persons. The book is highly illustrated with many radiographs, figures and charts. The author provides information on obtaining a slide set with over 40 color version images from the book that is available as a teaching aide. Myths and legends about the night sky can be used in the classroom to launch discussion of the rotation of the Earth on its axis and its revolution around the Sun, while at the same time giving an opportunity to enjoy literature from many cultures.
Students hear the tale about seven hunting birds who track a huge bear across the sky every year.
Then, using construction paper, a paper plate, and other simple materials, the students construct a model which illustrates the apparent motion of Ursa Major, Bootes, and Corona Borealis, the three constellations described in the story of the Bear Hunt. The article includes mention of background information that students should be familiar with before starting the exercise, step by step instructions, and questions to explore with students throughout the activity. Intertwined with anecdotes from his experiences as a Mission Specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, and explanations of baffling phenomena such as weightlessness, he presents messages of self- esteem and of building a dream on a foundation of education and good health. Image Processing for Teachers Department of Planetary Sciences, Univ. The Image Processing for Teaching program is aimed at bringing the power and excitement of this new technology into the classroom.