1. Hanh Tran | George Mason University | December 8th 2009

14. NASA Image

16. no longer a planet 

18. Jupiter has at least 63 moons!

26. Yes, an average star…

27. X-ray

28. Infrared

29. Ultraviolet

30. Extreme Ultraviolet

31. Extreme Ultraviolet

33. The Milky Way

48. Many Clusters

49. Many Super Clusters

55. String Theory / M-Theory, Dr. Edward Witten

56. 1893
Boo…

57. • Astro within GMU:
• David Cerri, my old Boss, “Teacher” & Inspirer
• Dr. Harold Geller, Associate Chair, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy &
Director of Mason Observatory
• Dr. Joseph Pesce, Astronomy Professor & CEO of Omnis, Inc.
• Prof. Muffarah Jahangeer, most passionate Instructor ever!
• Astro outside GMU:
• Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Director, Hayden Planetarium
• Dr. Jeffrey Lockwood, Director, ACP for TERC, Cambridge, MA
• Dr. Ed Witten, Theoretical Physicist, Leading Researcher in Superstring Theory
• Dr. Rick Fienberg, Press Officer & Education & Outreach Coordinator, AAS
• Dr. Steve Maran, Senior Advisor to the Executive Officer, AAS
• Dr. Kevin Marvel, CAE, Executive Officer, AAS
• Brian Kruse, Lead Formal Educator, ASP

58. Voted “Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive”
by People Magazine in 2000
Dr. Tyson Pluto
“Happy to have you aboard … p.s. I am on a federal committee right now to help call for
astro being a fundamental part of a school's curriculum. So the struggle continues.”

59. •Astronomy High-School Teacher & College Professor
•Director, Astrobiology Curriculum Project for TERC, Cambridge, MA
•Author
•Many inspirational articles
•“Black Holes to Blackboards” column on ASP’s Mercury Magazine
•Curriculum materials for NSF Programs
•Project STAR
•Hands-On Universe
•Hands-On Astrophysics
•Currently working on:
•Investigating Astronomy, high-school level textbook
CHANGEMAKER
•Designed 1st Astronomy course in his High-School District in 1979
•Taught it ever since
http://ia.terc.edu
Must Read: Black Holes to Blackboards: Science for the Masses

60. SUPER
String Theory
M Theory
“It would be nice if more astronomy and physics were taught in school.
Astronomy of today is even more exciting than it was in 1893!”

61. “Being an astronomer, I'd be happy if astronomy
played a larger role in our school curricula.” –Dr. Kevin Marvel, CEO
“I agree with your thesis, as I'm sure most astronomers would …
Having taught astronomy at the high-school and college levels … I can
tell you that I think the U.S. education system is in a shambles.”
– Dr. Rick Fienberg
“Further back in time, Astronomy was often considered
part of basic learning, at least for academics.” – Dr. Steve Maran

62. If I have sparked the
tiniest bit of interest in
you, then by all means
register for ASTR 103
next semester! 
-HT
Or read on… I have merely scratched the surface.

63. “There is no rule which decrees you cannot go
back and enjoy another field, there are so
many interesting fields, which is why many
faculty have several degrees in several fields. I
would encourage you to study on your own if
time does not permit formal studying, and go
back for formal studies when you are able.
There is immense pleasure to be had in
deriving new knowledge of the mysteries that
surround us." – Prof. Jahangeer, GMU