FREE ESA Herschel Space Observatory INSET Session - Events

FREE ESA Herschel Space Observatory INSET Session

Nationwide, England (South East)

09. 11. 10

2.00pm - 5.00pm

The Space Academy is pleased to announce a half day INSET session based on educational activities relating to the Herschel Space Observatory. The course is designed for KS4 and KS5 science teachers.

This course will introduce educational activities related to the Herschel Space Observatory. As an infrared space telescope, carrying the largest mirror ever launched into space, Herschel sees the Universe in a different light to the way we do with our eyes. The material covers the electromagnetic spectrum from the point of view of everyday life and from an astronomical viewpoint. The material is designed for GCSE and A-level students, and would also be suited to astronomy or science clubs. As well as covering the electromagnetic spectrum, it introduces the Herschel mission, Participants will be provided with:
- an understanding of how the full range of the electromagnetic spectrum is used to explore the Universe
- an understanding of some of the physics behind Herschel
- a resource pack with at least 3 hours' worth of teaching material and homework suggestions
- an introduction to "Chromoscope", a freely available online tool (www.chromoscope.net) with great potential.

More information about the Herschel mission can be found at http://herschel.cf.ac.uk.

Course Tutor:

Chris North is currently the UK Herschel Outreach Officer, coordinating public and education acitvities associated wth the Herschel Space Observatory. Based at Cardiff University's School of Physics and Astronomy, he also does research with the Planck mission.
Both Planck and Herschel are missions launched by the European Space Agency in May 2009, and are both working well.

Alongside this, Chris is the Astronomical Researcher on The Sky at Night, the long-running BBC astronomy TV programme. As well as work off-screen, he has also appeared on the programme a number of times.

For further information and to book a place please contact Dr Sarah Hill, Space Academy Project Manager: sarahh@spacecentre.co.uk or 0116 258 2125.