Category Archives: Astronomy

A Teachable Moment?

Posted on June 1, 2019 by astroteacher

This past April, while attending the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference in St. Louis, Missouri, a friend came up to me and asked what I thought of the image of the black hole.  My reply: “what black hole?” The … Continue reading →

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Creating a Revolution, One Eclipse at a Time

Posted on January 17, 2017 by astroteacher

Alex Longo is not a typical 16-year old. As an eighth grader, he submitted a proposal to the Mars Rover 2020 landing site selection committee. Now a high school junior, Alex’s proposal, and his in-person advocacy have resulted in the … Continue reading →

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Evoking a Sense of Awe

Posted on May 29, 2016 by astroteacher

“Our ancestors worshiped the Sun, and they were far from foolish.  And yet the Sun is an ordinary, even a mediocre star.  If we must worship a power greater than ourselves, does it not make sense to revere the Sun … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Space

Posted on May 7, 2016 by astroteacher

The advent of the personal computer and the Worldwide Web revolutionized the way we interact with each other, and information about, well about everything. A cliché, without a doubt. From an educational standpoint, these virtual interactions have yet to fulfill … Continue reading →

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