We did an Astronomy outreach event at George Walton Academy in Monroe. 55 Minute presentations to 3 highschool astronomy classes and a shorter presentation for a physics class. Using our tools we reviewed why we have seasons on earth, why sometimes we can see the rings on Saturn very big and sometimes we don’t see them at all, how to pick real meteorites out of a pile of rocks, and we also took a ride through the solar System and did visit a number of planets and their moons. The students learned why you cannot see the marsian moons from every location on Mars and why the two moons seem to travel in different directions. They also became very familiar with the Mars Lander Phoeninx, and learned about the Mars Scientific Labratory Curiosity which which is planned to be launched right after Thanksgiving. A great event for some very interested Students. Click here for some pictures of the event.

Thanks Frank and Theo for the event, and Mrs. Harrison for inviting us.
Clear skies,
Theo Ramakers