Depending on the date, I can bring my 12 inch scope. I live in Provo. --- Richard Tenney <retenney@yahoo.com> wrote:
Bill,
I think we (UVAA) could come up with something for you. What date range do you have in mind, and how many students/parents are we talking about? Would a trip up Provo/South Fork canyon work out ok as far as a "dark site" goes?
Let me know and I'll put the word out... Regards, Richard Tenney
--- Bill Sprunger <bills@provo.edu> wrote:
Hi,
My name is Bill Sprunger. I'm a sixth grade teacher at Franklin elementary in Provo. I was looking on the internet for local astronomy groups. I found your name there.
I'm trying to make some contacts in the community about getting my students, who are 11 and 12, to some kind of a star party where they can experience the thrill of actually viewing and talking about the night sky. Out of 60 students in our sixth grade, 2 or 3 have ever looked through a telescope. Although I did a lot of viewing as a kid and have an 8" dobsonian around, I am far from an expert on the subject, and don't feel like I could do something like this on my own with only one scope. Our school could come up with a bus or parent drivers to get out to someplace dark. If we could find some willing local folks to share their knowledge (and telescopes) with our students, we would be thrilled. It would add a whole new dimension to their learning. We may also be able to come up with some funds to reimburse local folks for their efforts. If you are able to help us in any way, or point us in the right direction, please let me know.
Thanks,
Bill Sprunger
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