Public Outreach
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Sun|trekThe Sun|trek website is an educational website about the Sun and its effect on the Earth, aimed at 10-14 year old students and their teachers. The site has been produced by a team of UK solar researchers and teachers. The sections are narrated by ‘solar guides’ – researchers throughout the UK. Many spectacular images and movies (from solar space observations) are available to be downloaded for classroom work. Sun|trek contains material relevant to the ‘Earth and Beyond’ part of the curriculum, and also covers environmental issues such as alternative energy sources. Sun|trek contains many classroom projects and ideas, together with useful links to other educational websites. Website Sun|trek |
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International Heliophysical Year U.K.The International Heliophysical Year U.K. website was set up to mark the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year and the International Heliophysical Year (IHY), which began in February 2007 and runs to February 2009. The IHY aims to co-ordinate the activities of many solar, heliospheric and near-Earth spacecraft and ground based observatories for specific scientific campaigns. This website provides information of co-ordinated investigation programs and news about specific IHY events and meetings. Website IHY U.K. |
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Sun Earth PlanThe SUN EARTH PLAN website was also launched to mark the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year and the International Heliophysical Year in 2007-2008. Active research scientists have teamed up with science communicators and a professional web-design team to create sunearthplan.net, with the aim of communicating the excitement of the UK’s space research programme to the public. The website contains information about the Sun and explains the ways in which the Sun impacts on the Earth. Website Sun Earth Plan |
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Glasgow University’s Astronomy & Astrophysics Outreach ActivitiesGlasgow astronomers have a long history of explaining and promoting astronomy to the public and in schools. The university’s Astronomy & Astrophysics research group is lead by the current Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor John C. Brown. In addition to guided tours of the observatory and public lectures, there are regular visits to schools with the inflatable mobile planetarium giving virtual tours of the night sky. |
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MSSL Outreach ActivitiesThe Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) is part of University College London (UCL), which has been appointed one of six Beacons for Public Engagement nationwide. MSSL supports this initiative with a highly active astronomy and space education outreach programme; from adult education to guided tours of the laboratory. MSSL also offer a comprehensive programme of activities for schools, providing school visits with talks and practical activities tailored to meet the needs of the curriculum. |
