Astronomy and Robotics
- Aug 1, 2025
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Updated: Mar 10
In collaboration with the Youth Astronomy Network, hosted and sponsored by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, this class will combine observing the Space and our universe with learning how the remotely-controlled robotic telescope works.
Through accessing the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescopes run by the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, students will take astronomical images of the moon, the Sun, Nebulae, and Galaxies, and conduct scientific analysis to gain further understanding of these celestial bodies.
Furthermore, as the capstone project, students will use the Little Bits robotic kits to build a robotic telescope under the guidance of our teacher, further solidifying what they learn in the class. The final build from the capstone projects will be showcased on the Youth Astronomy Network.
This class is for 6-8th grade middle school students.
*** This class is supported by the YouthAstroNet program, and we offer an affordable price and scholarships to accommodate all students.
Price: $200 for 6 weeks.
Total capacity: 10 students.
3 scholarship spots are available.
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
