Astronomy On Wheels is a club sponsored education program that
coordinates with club members to bring astronomy and related subjects to the public. Club
members give talks explaining the science of astronomy and the mechanics of telescopes to church groups, scouts,
schools, and other organizations.
Member owned telescopes are used to introduce
the groups to observing simple objects like planets and the moon. An "AOW"
function can involve as few as one or as many as a dozen club members.
For more information regarding the Astronomy On Wheels program, please contact an AOW coordinator:
Jim Jackson - jjackson5050@att.net and
Paul Noll - 300rum@peoplepc.com |
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Click HERE to view an article about Astronomy on Wheels in the Fall 2011 issue of Sugar Land Magazine. (.PDF format)
2011-2012 Astronomy On Wheels Events:
February 9, 2010 - Barbara Jordan Elementary School - Cancelled due to cloud cover
February 16, 2012 - Meyer Elementary School
February 21, 2012 - Presbyterian School Outdoor Education Center - HWY 288 @ Reed Road
March 1, 2012 - Garcia Middle School
March 8, 2012 - James Bowie Middle School
March 29, 2012 - Hunter's Glen Elementary
Past AOW Events:
January 10, 2012 - Oyster Creek Elementary School
December 15, 2011 - Blue Ridge Elementary School - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
December 8, 2011 - Jan Schiff Elementary School - Setup at 6:30 PM
November 17, 2011 - Lulu Belle Goodman Elementary School
November 17, 2011 - Jane Long Elementary School
October 13, 2011 - Ridgegate Elementary School
September 23, 2011 - Cross Creek Ranch Subdivision (Flewellen Way @ Flewellen Oaks Lane)
May 5, 2011 - Calvary Episcopal School
April 12, 2011 - Ridgegate Elementary School
April 7, 2011 - Ridgemont Elementary School
March 24, 2011 - West Briar Middle School
March 9, 2011 - Macario Garcia Middle School
February 17, 2011 - Blue Ridge Elementary School
February 15, 2011 - Houston Museum of Natural Science / Walker Station Elementary School
February 12, 2011 - Katy Prairie Nature Conservancy
February 10, 2011 - Rita Drabek Elementary School
February 3, 2011 - St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
January 27, 2011 - Meyer Elementary School
January 11, 2011 - Oyster Creek Elementary School
December 9, 2010 - Jan Schiff Elementary School
December 2, 2010 - George Junior High School
November 18, 2010 - Jane Long Elementary School
November 9, 2010 - Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School
November 4, 2010 - Lamar Consolidated High School
October 21, 2010 - Holley Elementary School
May 20, 2010 - Calvary Episcopal School
April 13, 2010 - Katy Parents of Gifted & Talented
March 23, 2010 - Shriner's Children's Hospital
February 25, 2010 - Garcia Middle School
February 16, 2010 - Hodges Bend Middle School
January 12, 2010 - Oyster Creek Elementary School
January 11, 2010 - Barbara Jordan Elementary School
November 19, 2009 - Jane Long Elementary School
November 5, 2009 - Mary Austin Holley Elementary School
February 17, 2011 - Blue Ridge Elementary School - Astronomy Night
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February 25, 2010 - Garcia Middle School - Sugar Land, Texas
Members of FBAC,
On behalf of the students & faculty of Garcia Middle School, thank you for your participation in our 2010 Math & Science night. Your presence was by far the favorite part of the night with the 1200 attendees. We look forward to your participation for years to come!
Thanks again!
Missy Rogers
Science Specialist
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January 12, 2010 - Oyster Creek Elementary School - Sugar Land, Texas
The thanks truthfully go to you all in the Fort Bend Astronomy Club, the kids really had a good time. In fact, there were so many kids from my two math/science classes that had questions about Jupiter I had to halt my planned science lesson and explore Jupiter and some of its primary moons like Io and Europa. We then watched the power point presentation that you all presented in our art class. Needless to say, I have more kids interested in astronomy now than they were at the beginning of the week. Thank you! As the kids would say, you all rock!
Justin Verkuyl
Oyster Creek Elementary
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February 19, 2009 - Garcia Middle School - Sugar Land, Texas
“The telescopes were far & away the favorite activity for the over 600 plus participants.”
who attended the Garcia Middle School Math & Science Night.
Missy Rogers
Garcia Middle School
Science Instructional Specialist
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September 29, 2008 - Blue Ridge Elementary School - Houston, Texas
Students of Blue Ridge Elementary School in Houston enjoy viewing Jupiter and the Galilean moons during an Astronomy On Wheels star party at the school. |
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