How a school generates over 300 astrophotography images every year
In short: Brisbane Girls Grammar School is moving astronomy from textbooks to the telescope. This presentation explores how integrating observatory work into the secondary science curriculum can turn abstract concepts into tangible exploration.
Gerri Bernard, Head of Curriculum Development at Brisbane Girls Grammar School, details a systematic approach to teaching observational astronomy. Using 'Observatory Modules' for students in Years 7-9, the program covers technical subjects like CCD imaging, image processing, and the physics of light and color.
The school utilizes its own remote and robotic facility, the Dorothy Hill Observatory, to facilitate this work. The initiative aims to provide students with the 'awe and wonder' of astrophotography while navigating the practical challenges of running a school-based observatory program.
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