From: mkennedy@shentel.net (Marilyn Kennedy)
Subject: Sky Watch'97
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 17:41:04 -0400
Hi Everyone, Keeping my fingers crossed that this message makes it..... local Internet provider has been experiencing problems with our email etc as a result of the flood damage. Service is very erractic to say the least.. Yesterday was our first day back to school,and it was quite moving to hear their stories. Yesterday I sent a message out describing our first day back and my students comments. My students were very impressed and touched with your messages of concern. Anyway....I just received Sky Watch'97 published by Sky and Telescope. I realize most of you subscribe to these publications, but to any newbies to astronomy like me what a great issue. First there is wonderful article entitled "Glorious Images from the Hubble". There's also a wonderful article on how to start out right in astronomy, great article to share with parents and students. And with that article is a section on choosing binoculars etc. ALso great article on this year's comet shows. Right now I am off to my "Science for Elementary Teachers" workshop and tonight's topic is "technology ". We are supposed to describe the technologies used in the classroom. And my slant will be different than most because it is through technology/telecommunications that I have been drawn into the world of science....And of course as part of my presentation tonight, I have my flyers and materials ready for LFM. Marilyn Wall, here in the Shenandoah Valley