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Indiana University’s Remote Classroom

Non-science majors at Indiana University can experience authentic astronomy research by remotely observing on the WIYN 0.9-m Telescope. The curriculum integrates education and research, allowing students to discover new knowledge and engage in the scientific process. IT resources enable real-time interaction, instrument control, and data transfer.

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Indiana University’s Remote Classroom

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  1. Indiana University’s Remote Classroom • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Non-science majors learn about astronomy through remote observing on the WIYN 0.9-m Telescope

  2. Goals • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Integrate education and research in the undergraduate curriculum Build a course curriculum around the discovery of new knowledge in astronomy Help students experience the process of science in an authentic and meaningful way

  3. Observing from the IUB-Astronomy Remote Observing Center • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level

  4. IT Resources Needed for Remote Observing • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • IP Videoconferencing • Telemetry • Instrument/Telescope Control • Data Transfer

  5. IP Video • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Real-time interaction with on-site observers • Students can participate in planning observations • Just like being there…

  6. Telescope/Instrument Control • The remote observer can control the instruments on the telescope to take data • VNCViewer provides a virtual console for instrument control • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level

  7. Students’ Pretty Pictures!

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