Saturday, September 23, 2017

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students visit the stars



Reach for the stars – figuratively! That's just what West Middle School eighth-grade science students did on September 15.

The Ford Astronomy Club visited the school and brought 10 telescopes for viewing. Fortunately, the weather cooperated. Clear skies with minimal clouds were with us.  The club members set their telescopes up so the student could clearly see the sun, sunspots, solar prominence, sun storms, craters on the moon and Venus.
     
As the club members interacted with the students, additional information was given and questions were answered.   Club members gave each student solar glasses to protect their eyes from solar radiation.  
     
The class appreciated the Ford Astronomy Club's visit.  The information presented coincides with our science curriculum. But most importantly, their visit has inspired us to continue to stargaze.

Submitted by Sara Bochenek




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