Big Astronomy is a multifaceted research and outreach project supported by several partners and funded by the National Science Foundation.. It includes the award-winning planetarium show Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries which highlights the diverse people who enable discoveries at world-class observatories in Chile. Big Astronomy also hosts live educational events online and offers a variety of hands-on activities now adapted for remote learning. Discover the show, engage in ongoing conversations with observatory staff, explore educational activities, and more.
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Teaching and Learning Resources for blind and low vision (BLV) and deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) persons are now available! Thanks to support from the US National Science Foundation, the Big Astronomy film and supplemental videos include captioning and some include descriptive audio.
In addition, our suite of hands-on activities now include new resources for BLV learners.
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REPLAY: Working in a Planetarium
Have you ever considered working in a planetarium as a career? There are a surprising variety of jobs related to working in a planetarium, but no matter what your specific role is, you are helping others learn about space and science. In this panel discussion, we will...
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Accessibility Resources for Big Astronomy
The Big Astronomy team has gathered resources to make the Big Astronomy film and related resources more accessible. Below is a summery of the resources we have. Big Astronomy Film: The award-winning film is available in both English and Spanish. You can request a...
Interested in Visiting Observatories in Chile?
Are you a planetarian, amateur astronomer, K through college formal or informal educator, or do you work in astronomy communication? If the answer is yes, check out the Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP) TODAY!
