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CETconnect - Proud PartnersAbout Cincinnati Observatory CenterThe Cincinnati Observatory Center promotes the study and practice of astronomy among a broad audience, and it assists professional and amateur astronomers, schools and universities to further their educational efforts on behalf of astronomy. FOCUS - The Cincinnati Observatory Celebrates 400 Years of AstronomyOn this episode of Focus, Craig Niemi and Dean Regas talk about how the Cincinnati Observatory Center will celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA), which marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo's scientific use of the telescope. International Year of AstronomyDean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory, talks with 91.7WVXU's Ann Thompson about the International Year of Astronomy. Celebrating the 400 years since Galileo first looked through a telescope, 135 countries will be promoting astronomy in 2009 with thousands of events. Cincinnati Observatory Center will be participating in an international webcast, holding classes on how to use a telescope, and hosting some sidewalk astronomy experiences as well as making free telescopes available for schools. For more information on the Cincinnati Observatory and their 40 Galileos program, visit the Cincinnati Observatory's website. Telescope Buying GuideDean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory Center, gives Matthew Worsham tips on buying the best telescope to meet your needs. Cincinnati Observatory Center's Rick Hunter on the Phoenix LanderThe Phoenix Lander is answering questions about Mars and providing data that will be useful for guiding new lines of inquiry for scientists for years to come. Scientists at NASA have partnered with other organizations including L3 Communications, Cincinnati Electronics to accomplish this work. Rick Hunter a member of the Cincinnati Observatory Center and employee of L3 Communications, Cincinnati Electronics talks with Dean Regas about his work on the radio systems of the Phoenix missions. The History and Significance of the HubbleThe Hubble Space Telescope has gathered an amazing amount of information that has greatly increased human understanding of the universe. Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory Center talks with Matthew Worsham about history and the significance of the Hubble. Laughing BrookRobin Corathers, Executive Director of the Mill Creek Restoration Project, and Jackie Brookner, Artist give us a tour of Laughing Brook Wetland, and public art and environmental education project. Jim Barry on new gadgets for 2008Jim Barry, spokesperson for the Consumer Electronic Association, shares the latest in digital technology, including the converter boxes for the television digital transition. Safe Solar Viewing with Dean RegasDean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory Center, explains techniques for safe solar viewing. GeoFair 2008Jack Kallmeyer and Mary Fitzpatrick talk about the GeoFair, an educational fair about minerals and fossils co-sponsored by the Dry Dredgers and the Cincinnati Mineral Society. School RecyclingSue Magness, Education Specialist for Hamilton County Environmental Services, Kim Thompson, teacher at Aiken University High School and a member of Aiken's Green Team discuss how schools can successfully participate in recycling programs. Visit their website for more information on school recycling programs in Hamilton County. Bryan Vielhauer on the benefits of his electric carBryan Vielhauer, owner of OTR Electric Motor Car, discusses the benefits of his electric car. Bryan explains how he has turned his ideas on reducing carbon emissions into a unique community centered Over the Rhine business. Research support provided by Gabe Stasser. John Hancock on Digitally Reconstructing Historic SitesJohn Hancock, Co-founder and Director of CERHAS, The Center for Electronic Reconstruction of Historical Archaeological Sites explains the process used to recreate historic sites that no longer exist. Google SkyDean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory Center demonstrates how to use Google Sky to learn about astronomy. Astronomy CalendarAmateur astronomers Fred Calvert and Eric Africa talk about their passion for studying and photographing the night sky. Fred and Eric are members of Cincinnati Observatory Center and have contributed photographs to a 2008 calendar that the Observatory is publishing. Dan Spence on the NKU PlanetariumDan Spence, coordinator of Haile Digital Theater, discusses the benefits of this new planetarium at NKU. Dean Regas on Current Topics in AstronomyDean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory Center, discusses meteor collision as featured on a recent episode of Nova ScienceNOW. Dean also addresses the "demotion" of Pluto and some upcoming astronomical events. Dean Regas on the Lunar EclipseOn CETconnect this week: Dean Regas, Outreach Astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory Center, describes and explains the phenomenon of a lunar eclipse. FOCUS - Cincinnati Observatory CenterOn this episode of Focus, Kathy Lehr speaks with three Observatory staffers about teaching students of all ages about the worlds above our world. Mark Dvornak - Newport AquariumMark Dvornak, aquatics curator for the Newport Aquarium, talks about the new breeding program for shark rays. Solar EnergyLarry Feist, Electro-mechanical Program Chair at Cincinnati State, explains what is new in solar energy. Larry also discusses the practicalilty of solar energy in our area and the programs that offset the cost of installing the technology in our homes. Space Day - Bev KetronBev Ketron, the Outreach Director for I-SPACE, discusses the 3rd annual Space Day, which occurred on April 21st, 2007. |
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