Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

With the spread of the Internet in remote locations, there is now the possibility of setting up high-quality telescopes in good locations that can be used for educational purposes. However, it is not enough to just set up the telescope in a good location and offer high-quality pictures. Equally important is the provision of a user-friendly interface and coordinated, tried-and-tested teaching materials like worksheets and additional information, since teachers often have neither the time nor the specific background knowledge to develop appropriate materials in everyday school life. This paper presents important aspects of setting up a remote telescope using the example of the Stellarium Gornergrat in Switzerland, including the possibilities of international collaboration.

About Sascha Hohmann

Sascha Hohmann is a research scientist in physics education with a focus on astronomy education at the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education in Kiel/Germany and part of a collaboration with the Stellarium Gornergrat", the first remote telescope in Switzerland only for educational purposes. Previously, he completed his state examination for the teaching profession and his doctorate at the University of Siegen. His research interests include high school and teacher astrophysics education and the use of remote telescopes in school and university education."

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