[Catalist] Bringing SPIRIT to Space- Free access to remote telescopes for all secondary schools

Thu Oct 14 22:50:51 AEDT 2021

Hi Melissa,

Thank you for your presentation last Tuesday. Everyone was excited about the possibilities. Our leadership group have given their approval to go ahead. I will check if we are allowed to do the pre-test/post-test and advise you asap.

Have a great day,

Peter van der Kwast
Mother Teresa Catholic College

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Subject: [Catalist] Bringing SPIRIT to Space- Free access to remote telescopes for all secondary schools

Hello Everyone,

With the weather clearing up, it is the perfect time to do some astronomy with your students!

SPIRIT is a suite of research- grade telescopes provided by the International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). Access to these remote telescopes is free to all WA secondary schools. All that is needed to get started is an internet connection. With SPIRIT, you have the option of scheduling images during class time or ‘driving’ the telescope in real time at night.

The aim of the SPIRIT program is to provide STEM opportunities for students through the lens of modern astronomy. Schools can utilise the telescopes in a variety of ways including taking images of deep space objects, examining the structure and evolution of galaxies, calculating the mass of Jupiter or other bespoke programs that suit your school.

Using SPIRIT addresses the Science, Maths and Digital Technologies curriculum, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures through Indigenous astronomy.

We provide free teacher professional development as well as free school visits to assist students in their use of SPIRIT. If you are interested in doing some modern astronomy with your students, visit spirit.icrar.org<http://spirit.icrar.org/> or email SPIRIT coordinator Melissa Van Dam at melissa.vandam at uwa.edu.au<mailto:melissa.vandam at uwa.edu.au> for more information.

Kind Regards,

Melissa Van Dam
Galactic Guide (SPIRIT Coordinator)

Ph: 08 6488 7770
Mobile: 0422 314 076

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