Add to ORKGIntroduction: In this activity, students learn about the different telescopes and instruments that are available at McDonald Observatory. They use this information to assist a group of scientists in deciding which of McDonald Observatory's resources will best suit their projects. Each "problem situation" requires critical thinking. We recommend following this activity with TAC.McDonald Observator
Texas McDonald Observatory, in an effort to increase public understanding of astronomy, publishes Mc...
This module designed for middle school students uses simple, fun experiments to introduce some tools...
Introduction: Astronomers use diffraction of light to disperse (or spread out) colors of light from ...
Introduction: Learn about McDonald Observatory, its location, what it's like to live there. See grea...
Introduction: Large telescope designs have changed significantly over the last few decades, with an ...
Introduction: This activity acquaints the students with the telescopes and instruments available at ...
In this activity, students work in groups to research Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, Hans Lippers...
Introduction: Students discover the properties of black holes based on their understanding of gravi...
For the experienced amateur astronomer who is wondering if there is something useful, valuable, and ...
Introduction: Students review basic concepts about the electromagnetic spectrum, and then do activit...
Introduction: Astronomers determine the properties of white dwarfs based on observations using a tel...
This is a bimonthly publication of the McDonald Observatory discussing research, news, and other top...
The Green Bank 20-meter radio telescope integrated into the Skynet Robotic Telescope Network offers ...
Introduction: What is in the sky tonight? How do you know where and when to look for a certain star?...
Introduction: Galaxies contain billions of stars. Students apply the concepts of scale to grasp the ...
Texas McDonald Observatory, in an effort to increase public understanding of astronomy, publishes Mc...
This module designed for middle school students uses simple, fun experiments to introduce some tools...
Introduction: Astronomers use diffraction of light to disperse (or spread out) colors of light from ...
Introduction: Learn about McDonald Observatory, its location, what it's like to live there. See grea...
Introduction: Large telescope designs have changed significantly over the last few decades, with an ...
Introduction: This activity acquaints the students with the telescopes and instruments available at ...
In this activity, students work in groups to research Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, Hans Lippers...
Introduction: Students discover the properties of black holes based on their understanding of gravi...
For the experienced amateur astronomer who is wondering if there is something useful, valuable, and ...
Introduction: Students review basic concepts about the electromagnetic spectrum, and then do activit...
Introduction: Astronomers determine the properties of white dwarfs based on observations using a tel...
This is a bimonthly publication of the McDonald Observatory discussing research, news, and other top...
The Green Bank 20-meter radio telescope integrated into the Skynet Robotic Telescope Network offers ...
Introduction: What is in the sky tonight? How do you know where and when to look for a certain star?...
Introduction: Galaxies contain billions of stars. Students apply the concepts of scale to grasp the ...
Texas McDonald Observatory, in an effort to increase public understanding of astronomy, publishes Mc...
This module designed for middle school students uses simple, fun experiments to introduce some tools...
Introduction: Astronomers use diffraction of light to disperse (or spread out) colors of light from ...