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What is the most rewarding part of doing astronomy outreach ?
The most rewarding part of doing astronomy outreach is seeing the students I work with having fun while learning about the outside world . It ’ s helping students expand their knowledge from what they learned in school . It ’ s helping them to learn more than just those basics . Unless your in college , the stuff that they learn here , that ’ s not something they would likely learn in elementary , junior or senior high .
What activities generate the most excitement during outreach events ?
Seeing the great 40-inch refractor and getting to view through it and the other telescopes we have seem to be the most popular activities at outreach events . The opportunity to look through the telescopes here . That ’ s what really draws them in . They might not be able to just see it from their backyard .
What does the future hold for you as an outreach educator / astronomer ?
In the future as an outreach educator / astronomer , I hope to continue assisting with our summer camps and help expand the outreach department at Yerkes Observatory . I also hope to learn more from other outreach educators / astronomers at other observatories about what they teach their community and students about astronomy .
What advice do you have for young people who want to get into the field of astronomy ?
Find an observatory that you can visit and work with the astronomers there . If they have an education department then help there to expand whatever knowledge you have .
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Struble works with a group of children during an outreach event at
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