AstroArt: Beauty of the Heavens
In this incredible experience we will combine art and the beautiful universe using NASA's MicroObservatory during this week-long workshop for ages 7-17. We'll also compare objects in space to things we see in the earth's oceans. You'll be working with an astronomer, Kevin Manning, who was a Consultant for NASA, worked with space telescopes, and won an international award for Astro-creativity.
Kevin will guide you through requesting images from robotic telescopes and process those images like professional astronomers do. Cosmic Images Across the Spectrum will require using a search engine, locate and download images of the selected object taken by detectors sensitive to various frequencies in radio, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays, and assemble with the processed visible image.
Then, information for each selected object, such as type of object, when discovered and by who, constellation found in with its celestial coordinates, apparent and true size, brightness, etc. will be compiled onto a page or "block" and submitted to be added to a “Cosmic Quilt.” Color poster-sized printouts of all blocks submitted can be assembled for a physical Cosmic Quilt and put on display as an exhibit for all to see.
This is just the beginning of the week-long multidisciplinary project that will have extraordinary tangible results. You've never seen anything like this before!
Kevin will guide you through requesting images from robotic telescopes and process those images like professional astronomers do. Cosmic Images Across the Spectrum will require using a search engine, locate and download images of the selected object taken by detectors sensitive to various frequencies in radio, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays and gamma rays, and assemble with the processed visible image.
Then, information for each selected object, such as type of object, when discovered and by who, constellation found in with its celestial coordinates, apparent and true size, brightness, etc. will be compiled onto a page or "block" and submitted to be added to a “Cosmic Quilt.” Color poster-sized printouts of all blocks submitted can be assembled for a physical Cosmic Quilt and put on display as an exhibit for all to see.
This is just the beginning of the week-long multidisciplinary project that will have extraordinary tangible results. You've never seen anything like this before!
Enrolling in AstroArt is easy. There are two steps.
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Step 1: Complete and submit the requested information below.
Step 2: Choose payment method using PayPal or a Debit or Credit Card.
The Camp Director will be sending you a greeting and detailed information about the Workshop.
Make sure to check your spam folder and place kevin@astronomybootcamp.com on your safe list.