European Week of Astronomy & Space Science - Schools Day April 23, 2009

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Do you want to learn more about astronomy and space technology?
This year is the celebration of 400 years since Galileo first looked through a telescope and has been designated by UNESO and the UN as the International Year of Astronomy.
You are invited to join us to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy on 24 April 2009 for a Schools Day aimed at Gifted and Talented children (Yr 10, 11, 12, 13). This will take place as part of the main European professional conference during the International Year of Astronomy.


Video: ExoMars rover model will be present at the event

The Schools Day will be co-hosted by Astrium, The European Space Agency and the European Southern Observatory. It will include a variety of different Astronomy and Space Science activities. We will be offering a wide range of interactive and exciting activities including visit to our Observatory or to Astrium.



Video: The full-sized model of the James Webb Space Telescope(JWST) is planned to be at the event
Outline Programme:
1. On campus: Astronomy and Space Science activities

Starry messenger film

Solar workshop

Time snail

Music of the spheres

Computer workshop

Asteroid impact

Rockets workshop

Next Generation Space Telescope

Writers workshop

Demos from companies

Mars Yard

Various Talks,including Mars rovers, Free-flying spacecraft

2. Astronomy trip: Visit to Bayfordbury Observatory

Planetarium
Computer Workshop (Multicolour imaging, finding the orbits of extra-solar planets,Galaxy zoo)
Solar Observations and Telescopes tour
Radio telescope, which can operate in all conditions

3. Space Science trip: Visit to Astrium
EADS Astrium is the European leader in space and the established leader inspace transportation, satellite systems and services. This trip will include a tour of the local facility which is prime contractor for many major science science missions such as LISA Pathfinder which will be the first mission includingfree flying spacecraft with the capability to detect gravitational waves.
Departing hours from campus at 10:00, 11:30 and 13:00 (possibly 14:30).
Lunch will be at 12:00 until 13:00, please bring a packed lunch.

Organized by University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is an ambitious and entrepreneurial University. It offers excellence in teaching, learning and research and puts students at the heart of its activities. It is a model of a 21st Century university, international, business-facing and business-like in approach - making it distinctive in an ever changing higher education environment.

For more information, please visit www.herts.ac.uk

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Ticket Info:  

• East of England School Student, Free
• School/College Staff, Free
• Student, £5.50

Official Website: http://astronomyandspacescience-upcoming.eventbrite.com