The Schools' Observatory

The Schools' Observatory

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We are looking forward to meeting everyone who signed up to next week's workshop! This month's workshop is sold out but watch for new dates coming soon!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/national-schools-observatory-33417565883
Let us know how our website works for you at our online drop-in! 4PM, Tuesday.

Ask any questions about creating and managing accounts. Feedback about how you use the NSO web resources.

https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/teach/training/chat-NSO
Join the NSO Teachers' Network to...
✔Connect with other educators.
✔Test new NSO resources.
✔Feedback on what you want to see from the NSO.
https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/about/user-groups/sign-up
It's International Women's Day and we thought you might be interested to know that the NSO team is majority women!

There are 6 of us: the director Andy, project managers Stacey and Emma, development and marketing officer Alison, teacher liaison officer Jenny and our strategic projects' coordinator Chris. All of us have science or IT backgrounds and none of us look alike. There is not one mustache or crazy hairdo (we think) between us!

What do you think of when you imagine a scientist? aims to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. Try our Space Jobs activity with your friends and share what you learn, you may even find a space job that suits you.

https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/teach/activities/spacejobs
Into Our Skies: Space in Schools.
Upper KS2 teacher INSET (CPD) session.
29 March 2022 - 4.00pm - 6.00pm BST.
University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE
Primary Teachers - Session 1 of our FREE online Earth and Space workshop takes place next week! 🌍🌖🪐

Discover..
✔Practical activities
✔Online resources
✔Common misconceptions
Teachers…get ready & register for our FREE online workshop on Earth & Space. Hands-on ways to teach .

Discover..
✔Practical activities
✔Online resources
✔Common misconceptions
Not sure how to create and manage NSO accounts for your students?
Come along to our online drop-in at 4PM Thurs Feb 17

https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/teach/training/chat-NSO
Teaching BTEC Applied Science? There's 1 week left to sign up for our FREE online workshop.

Discover how the topic of space can inspire your students & bring topics in mandatory units to life. Plus, explore loads of support for optional Unit 16!
- register for our FREE online workshop on Earth & Space. Hands-on ways to teach !

Runs on 3 & 10 March 2022
Can you spot the JWST?

Taken on Friday 21st Jan 2022 by The Liverpool Telescope. Each still image is 1 minute apart with a 40 second exposure time. We are pretty proud of the LT as the JWST was 850,000 miles away!

Credits: LJMU/LT/Astronomy.ac.uk
When's the next full moon?!🌔

Which planets are visible in the night sky?!🪐

Don't panic - Next month's NSO astronomy calendar for Feb '22 has dropped 🌃

https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/learn/astro/nightsky/ukstargazing/cal

The Schools' Observatory is a free educational astrophysics website for UK and Irish schools.

Established by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) the National Schools' Observatory (NSO) enables schools in the UK and Ireland to request their own observations alongside professional astronomers with the world's largest fully-robotic telescope, the Liverpool Telescope. Free access to the Liverpool Telescope as well as free web-based educational resources help with the challenging task of te

Operating as usual

23/08/2023

Have you heard about the STEM resources that The Schools' Observatory offers? They are aligned with the curriculum and ideal for those who are new to teaching or have a new year group!

Register now to access the universe from your classroom!
https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/access-universe

Make a Play-doh Solar System 16/08/2023

Discover the vast difference in size between Jupiter and Earth by creating your own Play-Doh Solar System! 🌍

Make a Play-doh Solar System You may know that Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, but do you know how much larger than the Earth it is? Find out by creating a scale model...

11/08/2023

The RAS Education Awards commemorate the hard work of primary, secondary, and further education teachers in astronomy or geophysics. Know a fantastic teacher? Nominate them!

You don't need to be a Fellow to nominate - find out more here

https://ras.ac.uk/awards-and-grants/awards

AstroLab: How to Blink Images and Measure Distance 10/08/2023

Use AstroLab to find some near-Earth asteroids!

AstroLab: How to Blink Images and Measure Distance Learn how to blink through images in AstroLab - why not use it to find some near-Earth asteroids! Once you've found them you can also measure the distance th...

AstroLab: How to Measure Size 02/08/2023

Did you know you can use AstroLab to measure the size of objects in space?

AstroLab: How to Measure Size Learn how to use AstroLab to measure the size of objects you observed in space!0:00 Introduction1:00 Measure the size of a line2:16 Measure the size of an ov...

AstroLab: How to Use False Colours 27/07/2023

Want to get creative this summer? Use AstroLab to turn real astronomical data into beautiful, colourful images!

AstroLab: How to Use False Colours Learn how to use AstroLab to add false colours to your images and even make your own colour schemes!0:00 Introduction0:52 Play with colour1:32 Make your ownT...

What Can We See on the Moon? 22/07/2023

You have probably seen the Moon in the sky but have you ever looked at it closely?

What Can We See on the Moon? You have probably seen the Moon in the sky but have you ever looked at it closely? Discover the many different features on its surface. Features like huge fl...

20/07/2023

Happy Moon Day! 🌕🚀 Did you know the Liverpool Telescope can give you incredible close-up views of our nearest celestial neighbour? 🔭🌙 Experience the wonder of the moon like never before. 🚀🌌

17/07/2023

We are excited to have our Schools' Observatory Champions join us today for our annual summer meeting. We look forward to engaging discussions on schools, STEM, and strategy!

AstroLab: How to Do Photometry 14/07/2023

Want to learn how to use AstroLab for photometry? It's a technique that lets you compare the brightness of different celestial objects. Let's get started!

AstroLab: How to Do Photometry Learn how to use AstroLab to do photometry to measure and compare the brightness of objects in space!0:00 Introduction1:34 Measure brightness4:35 Compare obj...

10/07/2023

Today marks the beginning of our annual Work Experience programme! We are thrilled to welcome Year 12 students to Liverpool John Moores University and provide them with the opportunity to explore the exciting world of astrophysics.

https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/wexweek

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23/06/2023

Today is Women in Engineering Day. Astronomers and space scientists rely on technology to study and investigate the Universe. Projects like the New Robotic Telescope are huge engineering challenges. https://www.robotictelescope.org/

23/06/2023

Today is your last chance to take part in our solstice experiment with Royal Astronomical Society. Make your measurements at 1PM and submit them on our website ☀️https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/solstick

21/06/2023

Follow in the footsteps of ancient astronomers and measure the size of the Earth🌍All you need is a stick, a ruler, sunshine & a little help from us and the Astronomical Society! http://schoolsobservatory.org/solstick

What Can We See on the Sun? 17/06/2023

It's the summer solstice next week. Discover What Can We See on the Sun! https://youtu.be/mpFgI7jbDag via

What Can We See on the Sun? The Sun is an active place! Discover the features that appear on the Sun's surface and learn about the energy and forces that drive them.We are The National ...

14/06/2023

Looking for science activities linked to the Sun and solar physics? We have plenty of Things To Do! Your students can use their maths skills to Predict the Solar Cycle or Measure the Sun's Rotation https://tinyurl.com/3dw7mtky

12/06/2023

Follow in the footsteps of ancient astronomers and measure the size of the Earth🌍
All you need is a stick, a ruler, solstice sunshine & a little help from us and the Royal Astronomical Society!☀️schoolsobservatory.org/solstick

09/06/2023

The latest issue of InTouch magazine from the Irish National Teachers' Organisation is out and we feature in it! Many thanks to our Champion, Peter Kane🏅

You can read the digital edition here bit.ly/InTouchmag

Students learn how AI is used for wildlife conservation 05/06/2023

It's . We've been working with schools and to investigate how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can protect wildlife globally.

Students learn how AI is used for wildlife conservation Pupils from schools near Knowsley Safari were given an insight into how animals are being protected globally

Six Week STEM Clubs | All About STEM 31/05/2023

Looking for a 6-week STEM Club? Check out All About STEM! They have great resources, including some that look a bit familiar😉

Six Week STEM Clubs | All About STEM If you'd love to run a STEM Club but the thought of planning a new club activity for every week of the school year just seems like a bridge too far, then our Six Week STEM Club Programme could be the answer you've been looking for!

Make a Play-doh Solar System 29/05/2023

Looking for a half-term activity?Make a Play-doh Solar System

Make a Play-doh Solar System You may know that Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, but do you know how much larger than the Earth it is? Find out by creating a scale model...

26/05/2023

Space: STEM Clubs Resources

National Schools' Observatory is offering Bronze, Silver & Gold 6-Week STEM Club Resources for both primary & secondary students!

Build & launch a rocket or find an asteroid with the world’s largest robotic telescope: https://bit.ly/436jPKq

All About STEM

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Can you spot the JWST? Taken on Friday 21st Jan 2022 by The Liverpool Telescope. Each still image is 1 minute apart with...
How many of you have discovered our Timeline of Astronomy?It's a new quick activity linked to our History of Astronomy c...
Star Clusters
Exoplanets
NSO STEM Club
Teacher and Student Resources
- Image of the Month Competition -
- The National Schools' Observatory -
Dr Jackie Bell - Meeting Chris Hadfield
Dr Jackie Bell - Worst of 'Astronauts'

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