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Free telescopes set school kids dancing with the STARS

Operations on 18 November, 2020

Astronomers head to the country to spark student interest in what lies above.

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ANU astronomer Brad Tucker showing students from Rockhampton High School how to use their powerful new telescope. **Credit:** ANU Media

Children in remote and regional schools will soon be visited by astronomers bearing gifts in a quest to kindle interest in the cosmos.

The scientists – drawn from the ranks of the ARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D (ASTRO 3D) and the Australian National University – will donate a powerful telescope and high-tech accessories to each school so classes can continue to explore the Universe long after the astronomers have left.

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Inspiring Tasmania

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Astronomers head to the country to spark student interest in what lies above.

These and more at the national physics congress starting today in Sydney. Read More about Unlimited clean power; sophisticated, target treatment for cancer and more – national physics congress in Sydney

Call for citizen scientists to track Humpbacks, the truth behind sci-fi films revealed, Nobel Laureate Dr Brian Schmidt at Border Stargaze and more.

Farming in the desert, hi-tech “QR Codes” to be placed on walking trail and more.

‘Sciencycle’ the busking bike, science updates its status, young migrants discover the potential of science and more.

Locating science in Red Dog tales, citizen scientists monitor sea turtles, Robogals across Queensland and more.

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