Astronomy for students

Students (grade R-12) from remote schools to metropolitan ones will all have equal access to the South Australia Telescope. Distance will no longer disadvantage the remote country schools. The Universe will only be a keystroke and telephone call away!

Physics and astronomy students from the three South Australian Universities will also have access to the South Australia Telescope for their projects.

The project brings the opportunity to use a remotely controlled telescope and CCD camera in a real-time, hands-on, interactive environment to students around South Australia (eventually across Australia and the world).

The South Australia Telescope will enable students of all cultural backgrounds, economic status, and those with physical disabilities to make science discoveries in the areas of astronomy and astrophysics while increasing their knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, and astrophysics; improving their computer literacy; and strengthening their critical thinking skills.

The South Australia Telescope project embodies the national goal of developing a clever country through the use of science and technology. It will encourage today's students, who will be Australia's leaders tomorrow, to seek careers in science and technology disciplines.

It will also help to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Australian astronomers during the last 100 years.