Students as Astronomers

What do Schools Need to get Involved?

Hardware

  1. IBM or PC compatible computer: A 386 will work, but a 486 computer is preferable.
  2. Modem: 9600 baud or faster.
  3. Phone lines: At least one phone line to utilize the modem; a second is optional for talking with the telescope operator.
  4. SVGA monitor and driver card: To supply resolution for effective image processing.
  5. 4 megabytes of RAM: The software requires it.

Software

  1. TheSky and SkyPro: Available from Software Bisque; 912 Twelfth St., Suite A, Golden, CO 80401; 800/843-7599.
    Request the package designed for the Mount Wilson Telescopes In Education program.
  2. Windows 3.1 or higher: To run TheSky and SkyPro.

Contact

    Telescopes in Education
    Mount Wilson Institute
    740 Holladay Road
    Pasadena, CA 91106
    Phone: 818/793-3100
    FAX: 818/793-4570
    WWW: TIE Home Page
NASA

Insights

Issue 2, May 1997

Welcome to the on-line version of NASA's Insights Newsletter.

Insights was published by the High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) Program Office.

Program Manager:
Dr. William Feiereisen
Editor, Photography, Design:
Ms. Judy Conlon
WWW Design and Conversion:
Mr. Lawrence Picha

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