Researchers at the University of Arizona and beyond have spent decades studying what asteroids are made of, how they move, and how they impact the Earth. Now, for the first time in United States history, the OSIRIS-REx mission will return a pristine sample from the near-Earth asteroid, Bennu.
ILOA Galaxy Forum SEA Indonesia -- AbdullahILOAHawaii
The 3rd Regional Galaxy Forum Southeast Asia is taking place at the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) branch office in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. In addition to ILOA, the event is co-organized by the Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB). Faculty of the Department of Astronomy at ITB have been a key factor in the development of the regional SEA Galaxy Forum program.
Indonesia, the world’s 4th most populous country, is building 21st Century capabilities and investing in the future of Astronomy and Astronautics to the immediate benefit of students in every class across the archipelago. Scientists at the Bosscha Observatory, ITB and others, continue with plans to construct a 2.5-m class telescope and a 1-m radio telescope at Mount Timau or Mount Rinjani.
LAPAN is planning to complete work on a Space Port and Launch Center at Morotai Island by 2025. This complex is to act as the test site and future operational base of the LAPAN experimental satellite launcher. Last year the Rocket Technology Center conducted a successful static test of the RX 320 booster generating thrust of up to 4.9 tons. This is one of two rockets that will form the building blocks of the 4 stage orbital satellite rocket Roket Pengorbit Satelit (RPS) that is currently in development.
Galaxy Forum SEA 2016 Malaysia - Steve DurstILOAHawaii
The 1st Galaxy Forum in Malaysia is being held in cooperation with the Space Science Centre at the National University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. The event will be held in Dewan Kuliah Tun Abdullah Mohd Salleh Hall. ANGKASA was founded as a multidisciplinary research institute conducting teaching at postgraduate level and research in the field of; Space Science: Astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology, space chemistry, geology and meteorology of the planet Space Technology: Design and installation of systems for communication, control and drive for rocket and spacecraft Space Technology Applications: Covering meteorologists field, environmental management, disaster management and land use Space Governance: Space law and international relations associated with the exploration and use of space Galaxy Forum is the primary education and outreach initiative of the International Lunar Observatory Association, an architecture designed to advance 21st Century science, education, enterprise and development. Galaxy Forums are public events specifically geared towards high school teachers, educators, astronomers of all kinds, students and the general public. Presentations are provided by experts in the fields of astrophysics / galaxy research, space exploration and STEM education, as well as related aspects of culture and traditional knowledge. Interactive panel discussions allow for community participation and integration of local perspectives. Sixty-five Galaxy Forums with a total of almost 300 presentations have been held in 26 locations worldwide (since Galaxy Forum USA, July 4, 2008) including Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, Africa, Chile, Brazil, Kansas and New York.
Researchers at the University of Arizona and beyond have spent decades studying what asteroids are made of, how they move, and how they impact the Earth. Now, for the first time in United States history, the OSIRIS-REx mission will return a pristine sample from the near-Earth asteroid, Bennu.
ILOA Galaxy Forum SEA Indonesia -- AbdullahILOAHawaii
The 3rd Regional Galaxy Forum Southeast Asia is taking place at the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) branch office in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. In addition to ILOA, the event is co-organized by the Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB). Faculty of the Department of Astronomy at ITB have been a key factor in the development of the regional SEA Galaxy Forum program.
Indonesia, the world’s 4th most populous country, is building 21st Century capabilities and investing in the future of Astronomy and Astronautics to the immediate benefit of students in every class across the archipelago. Scientists at the Bosscha Observatory, ITB and others, continue with plans to construct a 2.5-m class telescope and a 1-m radio telescope at Mount Timau or Mount Rinjani.
LAPAN is planning to complete work on a Space Port and Launch Center at Morotai Island by 2025. This complex is to act as the test site and future operational base of the LAPAN experimental satellite launcher. Last year the Rocket Technology Center conducted a successful static test of the RX 320 booster generating thrust of up to 4.9 tons. This is one of two rockets that will form the building blocks of the 4 stage orbital satellite rocket Roket Pengorbit Satelit (RPS) that is currently in development.
Galaxy Forum SEA 2016 Malaysia - Steve DurstILOAHawaii
The 1st Galaxy Forum in Malaysia is being held in cooperation with the Space Science Centre at the National University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. The event will be held in Dewan Kuliah Tun Abdullah Mohd Salleh Hall. ANGKASA was founded as a multidisciplinary research institute conducting teaching at postgraduate level and research in the field of; Space Science: Astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology, space chemistry, geology and meteorology of the planet Space Technology: Design and installation of systems for communication, control and drive for rocket and spacecraft Space Technology Applications: Covering meteorologists field, environmental management, disaster management and land use Space Governance: Space law and international relations associated with the exploration and use of space Galaxy Forum is the primary education and outreach initiative of the International Lunar Observatory Association, an architecture designed to advance 21st Century science, education, enterprise and development. Galaxy Forums are public events specifically geared towards high school teachers, educators, astronomers of all kinds, students and the general public. Presentations are provided by experts in the fields of astrophysics / galaxy research, space exploration and STEM education, as well as related aspects of culture and traditional knowledge. Interactive panel discussions allow for community participation and integration of local perspectives. Sixty-five Galaxy Forums with a total of almost 300 presentations have been held in 26 locations worldwide (since Galaxy Forum USA, July 4, 2008) including Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, Africa, Chile, Brazil, Kansas and New York.
ILOA Galaxy Forum China 2017 - Steve DurstILOAHawaii
"Galaxy Forum Light Imaging"
Galaxy Forum China 2017 -- Beijing
Monday 5 June (14:00-17:00) @ Beijing International Convention Center, Beijing, China
Sponsored by:
International Lunar Observatory Association
Co-sponsored by:
International Astronautical Federation
Chinese Society of Astronautics
ILOA Galaxy Forum China 2017 on the theme Astronomy from the Moon and International Human Moon Missions is open to GLEX delegates and others. To register contact info@iloa.org. Find out more at https://galaxyforum.org/ or http://iloa.org/
Featured speakers confirmed to date include Andy Aldrin representing Buzz Aldrin's Sharespace Foundation, Steve Durst of International Lunar Observatory Association, Wang Jing of the Lunar Ultra-Violet Telescope program at National Astronomical Observatories of China, Christian Lange of Canadian Space Agency and Dr.Guo Linli of the Institute of Manned Space System Engineering at China Academy of Space Technology, and Hakim Malasan of Bosscha Observatory at Institute of Technology Bandung.
ILOA Galaxy Forum China 2017 on the theme Astronomy from the Moon and International Human Moon Missions takes place 14:00-17:00 on Monday 5 June at the Beijing International Convention Center. It is open to GLEX delegates and others. To register contact info@iloa.org. Find out more at https://galaxyforum.org/ or http://iloa.org/
Featured speakers confirmed to date include Andy Aldrin representing Buzz Aldrin's Sharespace Foundation, Steve Durst of International Lunar Observatory Association, Wang Jing of the Lunar Ultra-Violet Telescope program at National Astronomical Observatories of China, Christian Lange of Canadian Space Agency and Dr.Guo Linli of the Institute of Manned Space System Engineering at China Academy of Space Technology, and Hakim Malasan of Bosscha Observatory at Institute of Technology Bandung.
Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2017 Kona - Steve DurstILOAHawaii
Featuring Hawaii Mayor Harry Kim, who has generously accepted our invitation to make a presentation at Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2017 Kona about his vision for a “Maunakea World Park” referencing a quest for knowledge to make us a better people...Maunakea as a monument for the World from Cosmopolitan People of Hawaii.
Background:
Galaxy Forum is the primary education and outreach initiative of ILOA, it is an architecture designed to advance 21st Century science, education, enterprise and development around the world.
Galaxy Forums are public events specifically geared towards high school teachers, educators, astronomers of all kinds, students and the general public. Presentations are provided by experts in the fields of astrophysics / galaxy research, space exploration and STEM education, as well as related aspects of culture and traditional knowledge. Interactive panel discussions allow for community participation and integration of local perspectives.
Stats:
75 Galaxy Forums, with over 300 presentations to date.
Held in 26 locations worldwide including Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, Africa, Chile, Brazil, Kansas and New York.
Started with Galaxy Forum USA, July 4, 2008 in Silicon Valley, California.
International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) is an interglobal enterprise incorporated in Hawaii as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to expand human knowledge of the Cosmos through observation from our Moon and to participate in internationally cooperative lunar base build-out, with Aloha – the spirit of Hawaii.
ILOA Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2015 -- Steve Durst ILOAHawaii
International Lunar Observatory-1: Making Moon South Pole Astronomy and Communications a Reality – Steve Durst, Founding Director, International Lunar Observatory Association, Editor and Publisher of Space Age Publishing Co.
ILO-1 Moon South Pole: A new frontier as exciting and enriching as Humans on Mars or trillion dollar asteroids, and much closer in space and time.
Pursuing a series of Moon-based observatory missions to complement Earth-based and Space-based astronomy, ILOA seeks to advance Galaxy Imaging for 21st century astronomy education with its ILO-1 primary mission 2-meter radio antenna to Malapert Mt. 86°S 2.7°E near the Moon’s South Pole, with an ILO-X precursor mission aboard a GLXP lander, and with a Human Service Mission to the ILO-1 / robotic village new world frontier.
ILOA is also collaborating with the National Astronomical Observatories – Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) Lunar Ultraviolet Telescope (LUT) at Mare Imbrium 44°N 20°W aboard the China Chang’e-3 Moon Lander, the first spacecraft to land on the Moon in almost 40 years and the only spacecraft operating on the lunar surface. Conducting science-driven and education-based Astronomy from the Moon via LUT is a foundational success of international cooperation on which the ILOA intends to build.
More than 40 years since the Far Ultraviolet Camera / Spectrograph operated on the Descartes Highlands by NASA Apollo 16 Commander and ILOA Board of Director Emeritus John Young in April 1972, ILOA is drawing together resources from across the planet to reclaim the cosmic revolution of Humanity as a Multi World Species.
The 7th Edition of ILOA’s stellar “Galaxy Map” is now being distributed to high school teachers and other educators around the world, designed for use in every class with maps of the world and Solar System
ILOA Galaxy Forum SEA Indonesia -- DurstILOAHawaii
The 3rd Regional Galaxy Forum Southeast Asia is taking place at the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) branch office in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. In addition to ILOA, the event is co-organized by the Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB). Faculty of the Department of Astronomy at ITB have been a key factor in the development of the regional SEA Galaxy Forum program.
Indonesia, the world’s 4th most populous country, is building 21st Century capabilities and investing in the future of Astronomy and Astronautics to the immediate benefit of students in every class across the archipelago. Scientists at the Bosscha Observatory, ITB and others, continue with plans to construct a 2.5-m class telescope and a 1-m radio telescope at Mount Timau or Mount Rinjani.
LAPAN is planning to complete work on a Space Port and Launch Center at Morotai Island by 2025. This complex is to act as the test site and future operational base of the LAPAN experimental satellite launcher. Last year the Rocket Technology Center conducted a successful static test of the RX 320 booster generating thrust of up to 4.9 tons. This is one of two rockets that will form the building blocks of the 4 stage orbital satellite rocket Roket Pengorbit Satelit (RPS) that is currently in development.
The theme of Galaxy Forum Japan this year is 21st Century Frontiers of Astronomy and Observation. The event will be held at the NAOJ Large Seminar Room and 4D2U Dome Theater. Seating is on a first come first serve basis (limited to 80 participants). Most of the presentations and discussion will be in Japanese. Here is a link to a local website devoted to the event (http://moonstation.jp/ja/events/Galaxy_Forum/).
ILOA Galaxy Forum Canada 2015 -- Steve DurstILOAHawaii
International Lunar Observatory-1: Making Moon South Pole Astronomy and Communications a Reality – Steve Durst, Founding Director, International Lunar Observatory Association, Editor and Publisher of Space Age Publishing Co.
ILO-1 Moon South Pole: A new frontier as exciting and enriching as Humans on Mars or trillion dollar asteroids, and much closer in space and time.
Pursuing a series of Moon-based observatory missions to complement Earth-based and Space-based astronomy, ILOA seeks to advance Galaxy Imaging for 21st century astronomy education with its ILO-1 primary mission 2-meter radio antenna to Malapert Mt. 86°S 2.7°E near the Moon’s South Pole, with an ILO-X precursor mission aboard a GLXP lander, and with a Human Service Mission to the ILO-1 / robotic village new world frontier.
ILOA is also collaborating with the National Astronomical Observatories – Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) Lunar Ultraviolet Telescope (LUT) at Mare Imbrium 44°N 20°W aboard the China Chang’e-3 Moon Lander, the first spacecraft to land on the Moon in almost 40 years and the only spacecraft operating on the lunar surface. Conducting science-driven and education-based Astronomy from the Moon via LUT is a foundational success of international cooperation on which the ILOA intends to build.
More than 40 years since the Far Ultraviolet Camera / Spectrograph operated on the Descartes Highlands by NASA Apollo 16 Commander and ILOA Board of Director Emeritus John Young in April 1972, ILOA is drawing together resources from across the planet to reclaim the cosmic revolution of Humanity as a Multi World Species.
The 7th Edition of ILOA’s stellar “Galaxy Map” is now being distributed to high school teachers and other educators around the world, designed for use in every class with maps of the world and Solar System.
The harps n-rocky_planet_search_hd219134b_transiting_rocky_planetSérgio Sacani
Usando o espectrógrafo HARPS-N acoplado ao Telescopio Nazionale Galileo no Observatório de Roque de Los Muchachos, nas Ilhas Canárias, os astrônomos descobriram três exoplanetas, classificados como Super-Terras e um gigante gasoso orbitando uma estrela próxima, chamada de HD 219134.
A HD 219134, também conhecida como HR 8832 é uma estrela do tipo anã-K de quinta magnitude, localizada a aproximadamente 21 anos-luz de distância da Terra, na constelação de Cassiopeia.
A estrela é levemente mais fria e menos massiva que o nosso sol. Ela é tão brilhante que pode ser observada a olho nu.
O sistema planetário HD 219134, abriga um planeta gigante gasoso externo e três planetas internos classificados como super-Terras, um dos quais transita em frente à estrela.
ILOA Galaxy Forum Southeast Asia 2014 - Steve Durst, ILOAILOAHawaii
ILOA is an interglobal enterprise incorporated in Hawaii as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to advance human knowledge of the Cosmos through observation from our Moon, and to participate in internationally cooperative lunar base build-out. The ILOA co-sponsors with its Space Age Publishing Company affiliate an international series of Galaxy Forums to advance 21st Century Education. Galaxy Forums, designed to provide greater global awareness, capabilities and action in Galaxy science, exploration and enterprise, are held in Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Japan, Europe, Africa, Brazil, Chile, Southeast Asia, Kansas and New York. Current plans are for expansion to Antarctica in 2014. For more information visit www.iloa.org.
ILOA Galaxy Forum China 2017 - Steve DurstILOAHawaii
"Galaxy Forum Light Imaging"
Galaxy Forum China 2017 -- Beijing
Monday 5 June (14:00-17:00) @ Beijing International Convention Center, Beijing, China
Sponsored by:
International Lunar Observatory Association
Co-sponsored by:
International Astronautical Federation
Chinese Society of Astronautics
ILOA Galaxy Forum China 2017 on the theme Astronomy from the Moon and International Human Moon Missions is open to GLEX delegates and others. To register contact info@iloa.org. Find out more at https://galaxyforum.org/ or http://iloa.org/
Featured speakers confirmed to date include Andy Aldrin representing Buzz Aldrin's Sharespace Foundation, Steve Durst of International Lunar Observatory Association, Wang Jing of the Lunar Ultra-Violet Telescope program at National Astronomical Observatories of China, Christian Lange of Canadian Space Agency and Dr.Guo Linli of the Institute of Manned Space System Engineering at China Academy of Space Technology, and Hakim Malasan of Bosscha Observatory at Institute of Technology Bandung.
ILOA Galaxy Forum China 2017 on the theme Astronomy from the Moon and International Human Moon Missions takes place 14:00-17:00 on Monday 5 June at the Beijing International Convention Center. It is open to GLEX delegates and others. To register contact info@iloa.org. Find out more at https://galaxyforum.org/ or http://iloa.org/
Featured speakers confirmed to date include Andy Aldrin representing Buzz Aldrin's Sharespace Foundation, Steve Durst of International Lunar Observatory Association, Wang Jing of the Lunar Ultra-Violet Telescope program at National Astronomical Observatories of China, Christian Lange of Canadian Space Agency and Dr.Guo Linli of the Institute of Manned Space System Engineering at China Academy of Space Technology, and Hakim Malasan of Bosscha Observatory at Institute of Technology Bandung.
Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2017 Kona - Steve DurstILOAHawaii
Featuring Hawaii Mayor Harry Kim, who has generously accepted our invitation to make a presentation at Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2017 Kona about his vision for a “Maunakea World Park” referencing a quest for knowledge to make us a better people...Maunakea as a monument for the World from Cosmopolitan People of Hawaii.
Background:
Galaxy Forum is the primary education and outreach initiative of ILOA, it is an architecture designed to advance 21st Century science, education, enterprise and development around the world.
Galaxy Forums are public events specifically geared towards high school teachers, educators, astronomers of all kinds, students and the general public. Presentations are provided by experts in the fields of astrophysics / galaxy research, space exploration and STEM education, as well as related aspects of culture and traditional knowledge. Interactive panel discussions allow for community participation and integration of local perspectives.
Stats:
75 Galaxy Forums, with over 300 presentations to date.
Held in 26 locations worldwide including Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, Africa, Chile, Brazil, Kansas and New York.
Started with Galaxy Forum USA, July 4, 2008 in Silicon Valley, California.
International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) is an interglobal enterprise incorporated in Hawaii as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to expand human knowledge of the Cosmos through observation from our Moon and to participate in internationally cooperative lunar base build-out, with Aloha – the spirit of Hawaii.
ILOA Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2015 -- Steve Durst ILOAHawaii
International Lunar Observatory-1: Making Moon South Pole Astronomy and Communications a Reality – Steve Durst, Founding Director, International Lunar Observatory Association, Editor and Publisher of Space Age Publishing Co.
ILO-1 Moon South Pole: A new frontier as exciting and enriching as Humans on Mars or trillion dollar asteroids, and much closer in space and time.
Pursuing a series of Moon-based observatory missions to complement Earth-based and Space-based astronomy, ILOA seeks to advance Galaxy Imaging for 21st century astronomy education with its ILO-1 primary mission 2-meter radio antenna to Malapert Mt. 86°S 2.7°E near the Moon’s South Pole, with an ILO-X precursor mission aboard a GLXP lander, and with a Human Service Mission to the ILO-1 / robotic village new world frontier.
ILOA is also collaborating with the National Astronomical Observatories – Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) Lunar Ultraviolet Telescope (LUT) at Mare Imbrium 44°N 20°W aboard the China Chang’e-3 Moon Lander, the first spacecraft to land on the Moon in almost 40 years and the only spacecraft operating on the lunar surface. Conducting science-driven and education-based Astronomy from the Moon via LUT is a foundational success of international cooperation on which the ILOA intends to build.
More than 40 years since the Far Ultraviolet Camera / Spectrograph operated on the Descartes Highlands by NASA Apollo 16 Commander and ILOA Board of Director Emeritus John Young in April 1972, ILOA is drawing together resources from across the planet to reclaim the cosmic revolution of Humanity as a Multi World Species.
The 7th Edition of ILOA’s stellar “Galaxy Map” is now being distributed to high school teachers and other educators around the world, designed for use in every class with maps of the world and Solar System
ILOA Galaxy Forum SEA Indonesia -- DurstILOAHawaii
The 3rd Regional Galaxy Forum Southeast Asia is taking place at the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) branch office in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. In addition to ILOA, the event is co-organized by the Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB). Faculty of the Department of Astronomy at ITB have been a key factor in the development of the regional SEA Galaxy Forum program.
Indonesia, the world’s 4th most populous country, is building 21st Century capabilities and investing in the future of Astronomy and Astronautics to the immediate benefit of students in every class across the archipelago. Scientists at the Bosscha Observatory, ITB and others, continue with plans to construct a 2.5-m class telescope and a 1-m radio telescope at Mount Timau or Mount Rinjani.
LAPAN is planning to complete work on a Space Port and Launch Center at Morotai Island by 2025. This complex is to act as the test site and future operational base of the LAPAN experimental satellite launcher. Last year the Rocket Technology Center conducted a successful static test of the RX 320 booster generating thrust of up to 4.9 tons. This is one of two rockets that will form the building blocks of the 4 stage orbital satellite rocket Roket Pengorbit Satelit (RPS) that is currently in development.
The theme of Galaxy Forum Japan this year is 21st Century Frontiers of Astronomy and Observation. The event will be held at the NAOJ Large Seminar Room and 4D2U Dome Theater. Seating is on a first come first serve basis (limited to 80 participants). Most of the presentations and discussion will be in Japanese. Here is a link to a local website devoted to the event (http://moonstation.jp/ja/events/Galaxy_Forum/).
ILOA Galaxy Forum Canada 2015 -- Steve DurstILOAHawaii
International Lunar Observatory-1: Making Moon South Pole Astronomy and Communications a Reality – Steve Durst, Founding Director, International Lunar Observatory Association, Editor and Publisher of Space Age Publishing Co.
ILO-1 Moon South Pole: A new frontier as exciting and enriching as Humans on Mars or trillion dollar asteroids, and much closer in space and time.
Pursuing a series of Moon-based observatory missions to complement Earth-based and Space-based astronomy, ILOA seeks to advance Galaxy Imaging for 21st century astronomy education with its ILO-1 primary mission 2-meter radio antenna to Malapert Mt. 86°S 2.7°E near the Moon’s South Pole, with an ILO-X precursor mission aboard a GLXP lander, and with a Human Service Mission to the ILO-1 / robotic village new world frontier.
ILOA is also collaborating with the National Astronomical Observatories – Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) Lunar Ultraviolet Telescope (LUT) at Mare Imbrium 44°N 20°W aboard the China Chang’e-3 Moon Lander, the first spacecraft to land on the Moon in almost 40 years and the only spacecraft operating on the lunar surface. Conducting science-driven and education-based Astronomy from the Moon via LUT is a foundational success of international cooperation on which the ILOA intends to build.
More than 40 years since the Far Ultraviolet Camera / Spectrograph operated on the Descartes Highlands by NASA Apollo 16 Commander and ILOA Board of Director Emeritus John Young in April 1972, ILOA is drawing together resources from across the planet to reclaim the cosmic revolution of Humanity as a Multi World Species.
The 7th Edition of ILOA’s stellar “Galaxy Map” is now being distributed to high school teachers and other educators around the world, designed for use in every class with maps of the world and Solar System.
The harps n-rocky_planet_search_hd219134b_transiting_rocky_planetSérgio Sacani
Usando o espectrógrafo HARPS-N acoplado ao Telescopio Nazionale Galileo no Observatório de Roque de Los Muchachos, nas Ilhas Canárias, os astrônomos descobriram três exoplanetas, classificados como Super-Terras e um gigante gasoso orbitando uma estrela próxima, chamada de HD 219134.
A HD 219134, também conhecida como HR 8832 é uma estrela do tipo anã-K de quinta magnitude, localizada a aproximadamente 21 anos-luz de distância da Terra, na constelação de Cassiopeia.
A estrela é levemente mais fria e menos massiva que o nosso sol. Ela é tão brilhante que pode ser observada a olho nu.
O sistema planetário HD 219134, abriga um planeta gigante gasoso externo e três planetas internos classificados como super-Terras, um dos quais transita em frente à estrela.
ILOA Galaxy Forum Southeast Asia 2014 - Steve Durst, ILOAILOAHawaii
ILOA is an interglobal enterprise incorporated in Hawaii as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to advance human knowledge of the Cosmos through observation from our Moon, and to participate in internationally cooperative lunar base build-out. The ILOA co-sponsors with its Space Age Publishing Company affiliate an international series of Galaxy Forums to advance 21st Century Education. Galaxy Forums, designed to provide greater global awareness, capabilities and action in Galaxy science, exploration and enterprise, are held in Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Japan, Europe, Africa, Brazil, Chile, Southeast Asia, Kansas and New York. Current plans are for expansion to Antarctica in 2014. For more information visit www.iloa.org.
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Watch the skies from Africa without leaving Muncie - Ball State University.pdf
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New access to telescope allows students, researchers to see stars
from Africa
Topic: College of Sciences and Humanities
November 17, 2015
Robert Berrington, a Ball State physics and
astronomy professor, attended the Oct. 11
dedication ceremony for the La Palma
telescope along with other members of
SARA, a group of 13 institutions that
operates three telescopes across the
globe.
Ball State University faculty and students can watch the skies in northern Africa without leaving Muncie
now that they have remote access to a telescope in the Canary Islands.
Ball State astronomers have the ability to use the telescope due to the universityʼ’s membership in the
Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy (SARA), a group of 13 institutions that operates
three telescopes across the globe, and recently took over operations of the telescope in La Palma.
Constructed in the 1980s, the observatory was built to take advantage of the excellent atmospheric
conditions on a high-‐‑altitude volcanic island. Ball State has been a member of the SARA Consortium
since 2005.
The telescope offers advantages for both research and teaching, said , a Ball State
professor.
Robert Berrington
physics and astronomy
“The telescope is considerably east of Muncie, and night time occurs five hours earlier,” he said. “This
means for afternoon classes here, it is nighttime on La Palma, and actual nighttime observations can
occur during the scheduled classroom time.”
More time to study a starʼ’s brightness
Berrington said the research advantages of the new telescope also benefit the students who examine time series analysis of the brightness of
celestial object, or how the brightness of a star changes with time.
“Traditionally, the longest duration you can continuously observe an object was limited by the length of a night. Now with the advent of remote
observing — controlling the telescope from afar — and the ability to coordinate the new telescope with the telescope at Kitt Peak National
Observatory, or KPNO, in Arizona, we can observe a star continuously for longer than the length of a night.”
“We can start our observations of an object on La Palma, and transition those observations from La Palma to KPNO when it becomes night time in
Arizona about seven hours later. This allows us to extend the time frame of continuous monitoring by from the traditional limit of about 12
hours to 19 hours. This permits a more complete temporal coverage of these objects and a greater understanding of these objects.”
Berrington attended the telescopeʼ’s dedication ceremonies on Oct. 11. He represented Ball State when the equipment was acquired by the 13-‐‑
member SARA. The facility was decommissioned in 2003 and transferred to the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC) in 2012. SARA and the
IAC reached an operating agreement for the telescope last year.
Research from asteroids to quasars
In addition to telescopes in Arizona and the Canary Islands, Ball State also has access to a facility in Chile. SARA astronomers have been using
these facilities to pursue research ranging from asteroids to quasars, and they are also used by students in the classroom and for public
outreach events.
Through its membership in SARA, Ball State has 55 nights annually that students and faculty can use for instruction and research.
“Prior to this, observing 55 nights a year, with travel to an isolated location, would have been difficult,” Berringotn said. “These telescopes give
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