Curriculum
Hands‑on astronomy for classrooms and clubs — from first moon craters to narrowband nebulae.
Introductory: Our Solar System & Beyond
Beginner-friendly, 90‑minute session using our remote telescope: the Moon, Jupiter & Saturn, plus constellation storytelling and sketching.
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Advanced: Nebulae Through Filters
A deep dive into LRGB/SHO imaging. Compare Hα, OIII, and SII to infer composition; build observations into short presentations.
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Club Plans
Drop‑in activity menu for an astronomy club: Messier marathon, ISS tracking, Pluto search, image processing, and more.
Download plans (PDF)Sample Modules & Slides
Each item includes a 1–2 sentence overview and a direct download.
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)
Context, discovery timeline, and a live‑session guide. Great for discussing comet physics and planning observations near perihelion windows.
Exploring the Unknown: Aliens (SETI)
A discussion deck on the Fermi paradox, Drake equation, and observing ethics. Pair with a Moon or Andromeda live view to ground debate in data.
How sessions run
Pick a module, skim the slides, and choose 2–3 targets. We’ll confirm visibility from Yunnan.
Join the remote telescope session; students take turns slewing, focusing, and capturing frames.
Record observations by filter or target. Export data for later processing or class reports.
Quick share‑outs: what did we see, measure, or infer? Line up next targets or extensions.
All downloads
| Resource | Type | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory: Our Solar System & Beyond | Lesson | Guided Moon/planet observations, sketching, and stories to build confidence on the telescope. | Download |
| Advanced: Exploring Nebulae Through Filters | Lesson | Compare Hα/OIII/SII and discuss spectral lines, star‑forming regions, and planetary nebula physics. | Download |
| Club Plans | Activity Menu | Short, high‑engagement activities: Messier marathon, Pluto search, ISS tracking, processing lab. | Download |
| Comet C/2023 A3 | Slides | Comet basics, current status, and live‑session prompts to plan imaging and discussion. | Download |
| Exploring the Unknown: Aliens | Slides | Fermi paradox, Drake equation, SETI, and observation‑ethics discussion starters. | Download |
| “Know the Universe” Slidesgo Template | Template | Editable layout for student talks; swap text and images to showcase results. | Download |