Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The Road to the Stars: Five out-of-this-world facts about campus astronomical observatories. |
| Authors: |
Budd, Ken |
| Source: |
Liberal Education. Spring2026, Vol. 112 Issue 2, p20-29. 10p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Educational benefits, *Cooperative research, Astronomical observatories, Light pollution, Optical telescopes, University research |
| Geographic Terms: |
United States |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the educational, scientific, and cultural significance of campus astronomical observatories in the United States. It highlights the historical development of academic observatories, such as Williams College’s Hopkins Observatory (established in 1838), and discusses how modern observatories combine large, advanced telescopes with smaller instruments that provide valuable hands-on experience for students. The piece emphasizes the collaborative nature of astronomical research, including multi-institutional projects like the Event Horizon Telescope and NASA’s Landolt mission led by George Mason University. It also addresses challenges such as increasing light pollution and underscores the role of observatories in fostering intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary learning, and a sense of awe that connects people to the cosmos. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
