ABAS 天文夏令營課程安排(2025年)
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主辦單位:美洲牧夫天文學會(American Bo?tes Astronomical Society)
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時間: 2025年8月11日(周一)至8月15日(周五)
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每日時間:上午 9:00–13:00(共 4 小時)
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形式:線下面對面課程(North American University,地址:12750 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax, VA 22033)+ 同步線上直播
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適合對象:面向10至15歲對天文學、科學、工程、數學、攝影和藝術等領域感興趣的學生。
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報名email: abas@astronomy.ac
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特別活動(視天氣情況而定):
● 8月12日(周二晚):英仙座流星雨觀測(Lake Fairfax Park)
● 8月13日(周三晚):弗吉尼亞州社區天文觀測活動(具體地點待定)
● 8月14日(周四晚):馬里蘭州社區天文觀測活動(具體地點待定)
● 8月15日(周五下午):國家廣場National Mall 太陽觀測活動
收費標準
面對面課程:300美元/人
網絡課程:50美元/人
流星雨觀測活動:
不使用ABAS 天文營地,成人5美元/人,兒童免費。
使用ABAS 天文營地,10美元/人,25美元/家庭。
提示:ABAS 天文只提供營地,帳篷等物品需自備。
志愿者招募
我們歡迎高中學生報名參與夏令營志愿服務,協助活動籌劃與現場支持,并有機會免費學習與鞏固天文及STEM相關知識。美洲牧夫天文學會將為參與者提供官方志愿者服務時數認證(volunteer hours)。
報名email: abas@astronomy.ac
活動地址:
北美大學:12750 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax, VA 22033
流星雨露營:1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190
總統志愿服務獎(PVSA)
PVSA是美國授予通過志愿服務為社區作出重要貢獻的個人、家庭及團體的國家級榮譽,由美國志愿隊(AmeriCorps)和公益組織"光明點"(Points of Light)聯合頒發,旨在表彰全國志愿者的卓越貢獻。
美洲牧夫天文學會
美洲牧夫天文學會
(American Bootes Astronomical Society,簡稱ABAS)是由解仁江(Renjiang Xie)老師發起,與大華府地區的天文愛好者共同成立的華人天文科普組織。ABAS成立于2023年,旨在向不同族裔群體普及天文知識,目前為美國最大的華人天文科普組織。自成立以來,ABAS在華府市中心組織觀星,在大華府地區的中、小學和社區中心舉辦天文科普集會,活動深受家長和學生們的喜愛。
解仁江(Renjiang Xie)老師是中國著名天文科普作家、天文科普教育家、天文攝影師、全球華人最大的天文社區網站牧夫天文論壇創始人、大連市牧夫天文學會理事長。
北美大學
Tip:English version comes after Chinese version
Day 1:走進星空與天文學基礎 + 流星雨初識
講授內容(共約2-2.5小時):
什么是天文學?天文學與我們的日常生活有何聯系
天體分類:恒星、行星、衛星、小行星、彗星的區別
星座的由來與命名(結合希臘神話)
英仙座流星雨簡介:發生時間、成因、觀測技巧
如何用星座定位北極星、季節星座的變化規律
著名天文學家與科學革命:伽利略如何用望遠鏡改變世界
著名天文學家:伽利略、哥白尼、牛頓
地球的自轉與公轉:晝夜與季節變化原理
活動安排(共約1-1.5小時)
活動1: 使用 Stellarium 軟件尋找星座
活動2: 手工制作星座觀察器(黑紙 + 手電)
活動3: 小組繪制“我眼中的流星雨”并介紹英仙座位置
Day 2:天文攝影入門與流星雨觀測
講授內容
天文攝影基礎:相機基礎:單反/無反、鏡頭、三腳架
星空攝影設置:ISO、快門速度、光圈 什么是長曝光?為何需要三腳架?
相機基本設置教學:ISO、快門速度、光圈對圖像的影響
如何判斷光污染級別,選擇適合拍攝的時間與位置
手機拍攝技巧:使用夜景模式和穩定支架進行拍攝
介紹英仙座流星雨的可預測高峰時間與拍攝規劃建議
建議:鼓勵學生攜帶 相機與三腳架,也可使用智能手機、iPad 等參與拍攝體驗
活動安排
1. 白天進行設備練習:構圖、對焦、相機模擬曝光對比實驗
2. 晚上特別活動
英仙座流星雨觀測(Lake Fairfax Hilltop Group Campsite)
指導進行長曝光拍攝,或進行視覺觀測并記錄流星數
拍攝指導
Lake Fairfax Park
Day 3:望遠鏡操作與太陽系探索
講授內容(約2小時):
不同類型望遠鏡的原理與用途(折射/反射/無線電)
太陽系概覽:類地行星 vs 巨行星的結構、軌道、衛星
火星與金星對比:地質、大氣、生命探測的挑戰與趣聞
望遠鏡使用注意事項與常見錯誤(如:左右反轉、放大倍數)
NASA如何通過探測器研究外星大氣層(介紹“溫室效應實驗”)
活動安排:
手工制作紙筒望遠鏡 + 戶外遠景觀察練習
使用NASA Eyes或Solar System Simulator探索各大行星
游戲:小組用 Stellarium 找行星,最快組獲獎
晚上特別活動:弗吉尼亞州社區天文觀測活動
Day 4:月球探秘與未來登月任務
講授內容(約2小時):
月球基本信息:地貌類型(月海、環形山、高地)、成因
月相變化與潮汐關系:演示模型 + 圖示講解
月球形成三大理論:巨撞說、捕獲說、共同形成說
登月歷史回顧:阿波羅任務、嫦娥探測、Artemis計劃
討論未來月球基地設想:能源、水資源、人類居住挑戰
活動安排:
使用 GlobeViewer Moon App 虛擬探索月球地形
小組設計未來登月任務(任務目標、載荷、機器人設想)
晚上特別活動:馬里蘭州社區天文觀測活動
天文觀測活動
Day 5:太陽觀察與天文未來探索
講授內容(約2小時):
太陽結構五層:核心、輻射層、對流層、色球層、日冕
太陽活動現象:黑子、耀斑、日珥、太陽風的形成機制
空間天氣的影響:GPS干擾、極光、太陽風暴
光污染與暗夜保護介紹:國際暗夜協會的倡議
未來天文探索任務介紹:詹姆斯·韋伯太空望遠鏡、火星基地設想
太空政策與國際合作的科普(簡要提及NASA, ESA, CNSA等)
活動安排:
太陽剖面圖繪制 + 使用太陽濾鏡觀察太陽(天氣許可)
小組設計并展示“未來深空任務”,結營展示 + 頒發證書
結業儀式:展示成果、頒發證書、合影留念
特別活動:下午,國家廣場白天太陽觀測(可選,視天氣而定)
英文版介紹請見下方。
ABAS Astronomy Summer Camp Program (2025)
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Organiser:American Bo?tes Astronomical Society
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Date:Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, 2025
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Daily Schedule:9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (4 hours per day, 20 hours total)
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Age Group:For students aged 10–15
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Format:In-person classes (held at a North American university) + live online streaming
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Special Events(weather permitting):
● Tuesday Evening (Aug 12):
Perseid Meteor Shower Observation at Lake Fairfax Hilltop Group Campsite
● Wednesday Evening (Aug13):
Community Stargazing Event in Virginia
● Thursday Evening (Aug 14):
Community Stargazing Event in Maryland
Friday Afternoon (Aug 15): Solar Observation
Fee Schedule:
Courses:
● In-person course:$300/person
● Online course:$50/person
Meteor Shower Observation:
● Without using ABAS campsit-e:
○ Adults: $5/person
○ Children: Free
● Using ABAS campsite:
○ $10/person
○ $25/family
Note:ABAS provides the campsite o-nly; tents must be brought by partici-pants.
Volunteer Recruitment
We welcome high school students to volunteer for our summer camp! Assist with event planning and on-site support while learning and reinforcing astronomy and STEM knowledge. ABAS will provideofficial certification of volunteer hours.
Activity Place:
North American University: 12750 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax, VA 22033
Meteor Shower Observation: 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190
The President-ial Volunteer Service Awar-d (PVSA)
PVSA is a U.S. award recognizing individuals, families, and groups who have made significant contributions to their communities through volunteer service. It's a way to celebrate and recognize the impactful work of volunteers across the country, and it is administered by AmeriCorps and Points of Light.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA
Day 1:
Introduction to the Night Sky & Basics of Astronomy + Getting to Know the Meteor Shower
Lecture Topics (Approx. 2–2.5 hours):
● What is astronomy? How is it connected to our daily lives?
● Classification of celestial bodies: differences between stars, planets, moons, asteroids, comets
● Origins and naming of constellations (including Greek mythology)
● Introduction to the Perseid Meteor Shower: timing, causes, observation tips
● Using constellations to locate Polaris and understanding seasonal constellation changes
● Famous astronomers and the scientific revolution: how Galileo changed the world with a telescope
● Key figures: Galileo, Copernicus, Newton
Earth’s rotation and revolution: causes of day-night and seasonal changes
Activities (Approx. 1–1.5 hours):
● Activity 1: Use Stellarium software to locate constellations
● Activity 2: Make a constellation viewer (black paper + flashlight)
Activity 3: Group artwork “My View of the Meteor Shower” and identifying the location of Perseus
Day 2:
Introduction to Astrophotography& Meteor Shower Observation
Lecture Topics :
● Basics of astrophotography: camera types (DSLR/mirrorless), lenses, tripods
● Settings for night sky photography: ISO, shutter speed, aperture; what is long exposure and why a tripod is necessary
● Teaching basic camera settings: how ISO, shutter speed, and aperture affect images
● How to assess light pollution and choose the right time/place to shoot
● Mobile phone photography tips: using night mode and stabilisers
● Forecasting the Perseid peak and planning for photography
Suggestion:
Students are encouraged to bring cameras and tripods. Smartphones, iPads, etc., are also welcome for participation.
Activities:
●Daytime: practice with equipment—composition, focusing, exposure simulation experiments
● Evening Special Event: Perseid Meteor Shower Observation at Lake Fairfax Hilltop Group Campsite
Guided long-exposure photography or visual observation and meteor count logging
Photography guidance
Lake Fairfax Park
Day 3:
Telescope Operation & Solar System Exploration
Lecture Topics (Approx. 2 hours):
● Principles and uses of different types of telescopes (refracting, reflecting, radio)
● Overview of the solar system: structure and orbits of terrestrial vs. gas giant planets
● Mars vs. Venus: geology, atmosphere, life detection challenges and trivia
● Tips and common mistakes in using telescopes (e.g., image inversion, magnification issues)
● How NASA probes study alien atmospheres (with greenhouse effect experiments)
Activities :
● Make a paper telescope and practice distant viewing outdoors
● Use NASA Eyes or Solar System Simulator to explore the planets
● Game: teams race to find planets using Stellarium – fastest team wins
Evening Special Event:Community Stargazing in Virginia
Day 4:
Exploring the Moon & Future Lunar Missions
Lecture Topics (Approx. 2 hours):
● Basic lunar features: types of terrain (maria, craters, highlands) and their origins
● Phases of the Moon and tides: with models and diagrams
● Three major moon formation theories: Giant Impact, Capture, Co-formation
● Review of lunar exploration: Apollo missions, Chang’e missions, Artemis Program
● Discussion on future lunar bases: energy, water, and human habitation challenges
Activities:
● Use GlobeViewer Moon App to virtually explore the Moon’s terrain
● Group project: design a future moon mission (mission goals, payload, robotic design)
Evening Special Event:Community Stargazing in Maryland
Astronomical observation activities
Day 5: Solar Observation & The Future of Astronomy
Lecture Topics (Approx. 2 hours):
● The Sun’s five layers: core, radiative zone, convective zone, chromosphere, corona
●Solar phenomena: sunspots, flares, prominences, solar wind
● Impacts of space weather: GPS disruption, auroras, solar storms
● Light pollution and dark-sky preservation: advocacy by International Dark-Sky Association
● Future astronomy missions: James Webb Space Telescope, Mars base concepts
Overview of space policy and international cooperation (briefly covering NASA, ESA, CNSA, etc.)
Activities:
● Draw a cross-section of the Sun + solar observation using filters (weather permitting)
● Group design presentations: “Future Deep Space Missions”
● Closing ceremony: showcase projects, issue certificates, group photo
Special Afternoon Event:Optional Solar Observation at the National Mall (weather-dependent)
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