I2AO Appendix: Courses and Resources

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APPENDIX: COURSES AND RESOURCES

Course: SASPAC (Sutherland Astronomical Society Practical Astronomy Course), run annually in August.

Free online astronomy text book: Astronomy (from OpenStax).

Book in Print: Astronomy 20XX, from Quasar Publishing, a comprehensive guide to the year's observing highlights (available at discounted price for ASNSW members).

Real astronomy research from home: Zooniverse offers more than 20 "Space" projects where you can do real research through this online portal.

Online Articles:

What are Stars Made Of? (from "Science in School", the European journal for science teachers)