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Observatory Learning Center

The Picnic Table Group

On an overcast Wednesday afternoon, a group of SASM families came together to put together the 5 picnic tables for our Observatory Learning Center. We finished right before the downpour drenched us.

  • Veronica, Russell, Teddy, Rory
  • Anna and Cece
  • Raymond and Heath
  • Kate, Diana, Patricia, and Theresa

Telescope Researchers

Students on Committee:

  • Adrian
  • Ada
  • Caden
  • Eli
  • Gabe
  • Gavin
  • Ryan
  • Thaddeus

Researchers:

  • Dr. Wellesley Pereira
    Astrophysicist and Satellite Mission Lead
  • Lt. Tisha Sablan
    Space Physicist
  • Dr. Patrick Thewlis
    Optical Scientist

Meeting Of The Minds

Our grant, Follow the Trail of the Painted Planters to the Observatory, held its first student committee this morning- Telescope Researchers. We arrived 70 minutes before school started (yawn!) to meet with Dr. Wellesley Pereira (an astrophysicist and satellite mission lead scientist), Lt. Tisha Sablan (a space physicist), and Dr. Patrick Thewlis (an optical scientist). For 70 minutes the we learned and discussed the different aspects of a telescope and what will work best for our rural mountain environment. We took notes and drew images to help them continue the process of choosing the best telescope and accessories. Then, we gave our guest speakers a tour of the observatory area.

Our Notes

Student's notes on rating telescope options to choose the best one for our school, page 1
Student's notes on rating telescope options to choose the best one for our school, page 2