CAASTRO - ARC Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics
Description of services:
By answering fundamental questions about the nature of the universe, by developing innovative ways of processing enormous data-sets, and by providing a diverse set of opportunities for students and young researchers, CAASTRO aims to establish Australia as the world-leader in wide-field astronomy. CAASTRO is uniting the world’s top astronomers in a focused collaborative environment and is changing the way we understand the cosmos.
CAASTRO in the Classroom is an outreach program designed to engage Australian school students and teachers with research scientists. The program offers live streaming and Q&A sessions over video conference for Australian schools.
Most popular excursions:
Excursion Type 1
Live streaming events via YouTube Live: Join thousands of students to watch a live presentation by a world-class research scientist, with content linked to the Australian Curriculum.
These will be at set times and advertised through the ISDCN communications.
Target audience: Years 7 to 12
Cost: $0
Excursion Type 2
Q&A with CAASTRO: Interactive question and answer session delivered via video conferencing (H.323 standard) or Zoom desktop. Schools can complete an expression of interest form and nominate suitable dates and times. Participating schools will be asked to submit a list of questions on an astronomy topic prior to the session
Target audience: Years 7 to 12
Cost: $0
See full offerings <here>
Available time slots for the commencement of excursions (AEDST - Sydney/Melbourne time):
8.30AM - 3.00PM AEDST - for Q&A sessions
Contact Details for schools seeking further information:
Jenny Lynch
Phone number: 02 9036 7527
Contact Email: citc@caastro.org
Business Address: Sydney
Request an excursion <here>
