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Viewing Sunspots with Cedars Montessori Upper Elementary

I had the chance to substitute last week at my children’s school and just couldn’t help but bring my sun funnel. We looked at sunspots and learned about what causes the aurora borealis and the effects that CME’s have on our planet. It was so fun to be back at it again since my time…
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November 13, 2014 0

Science is spiritual

  The “Cosmos” series with host Neil deGrasse Tyson has quickly become much anticipated in our home. We watched the second episode of “Cosmos” with our 7 year old, 5 year old and 1 week old all cuddled up on couch cushions in front of the TV. While the movie “Frozen” has been the main buzz…
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April 23, 2014 0

A short break

Lots of good changes are afoot these days.  My family and I have moved to Oak Hill and are loving our new location and place.  Darker skies out here 🙂   Also, we are expecting our third girl in March!  As my belly grows, by ability to lift my big ole 10″ Dobsonian in and…
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November 19, 2013 0

Help me inspire the next generation of space explorers! Vote for me to go to Space!

Send Amy to Space! from Jonathan Jackson on Vimeo.   By simply clicking on this link: voteforamy you can help me make this lifelong dream a reality!!!!   www.sendamytospace.com   Why does space matter? Why should we put our hard earned money into something that seems so intangible when there are so many other issues that need our…
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March 2, 2013 0

UT Informal Classes offers stargazing at the LBJ Wildflower Center

Register starting December 3rd for the Stargazing course I will be teaching for UT Informal Classes at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  There is a 10% discount for Wildflower Center Members.  Click here to register: REGISTER. Click here to read about the course: COURSE INFO.


December 1, 2012 0

The Full Moon, Jupiter and Cadette Girl Scouts

  What a beautiful night last night!  This special groups of Girl Scouts you see in the photos above have been together since they were in first grade!  We met at Brushy Creek Lake Park: a great location for an unobstructed view of the night sky. They definitely earned their Night Owl Badge last night!…
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November 29, 2012 0

Shuttle Endeavour Inspires Elementary Students

Last month on the official first day of Fall,  I walked my first grader to school. As she was putting away her bicycle, I heard kids shouting.  I thought someone fell off their bicycle or there was a car accident.  Lo and behold, everyone started to point up to the sky in excitement.  It was…
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October 22, 2012 0

Join me for new stargazing class offerings beginning November 6th!

If you are  8 or older and interested in learning more about our night sky then you are in luck!  Starting November 6th, I will be offering 4 stargazing classes.  Do you want to learn how to use a telescope and gain confidence in finding planets, stars and constellations? Join me for night time stargazing…
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October 18, 2012 0

International Observe the Moon Night Saturday, September 22

All systems go for International Observe the Moon Night, THIS Saturday night, September 22nd. If the skies stay clear, I’ll be on Pfluger bridge with my telescope.  Come experience the beauty our Moon has to offer!


September 17, 2012 0

Astro Camp Friday- ACCHaos

What a great end to a great week!  Everyone survived the late-night stargazing last night and came back ready to finish the week.  We started the day learning about astrobiology and what makes a planet habitable. We then had a visit from ACCHaos, the Austin Community College Physical Science Department’s hands-on science outreach program. Take…
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July 20, 2012 0