Astronomy in the Park - Landscape and Skyscape

公园里的天文 - 景观和天空景观

• 批准号: ST/J500057/1
• 负责人: Daniel Brown
• 金额: $ 0.76万
• 依托单位: Nottingham Trent University
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Research Grant
• 财政年份: 2011
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2011 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ST%2FJ500057%2F1
• 关键词: Astronomy; Park; Landscape; Skyscape

This project aims to further raise astronomy awareness in audiences not normally engaged in astronomy and at locations not conventionally associated to astronomy. It will demonstrate how astronomy can be a down-to-Earth topic and how spectacular objects imaged by space telescopes such as Herschel and Plank are visible to the naked eye now and in our past. These experiences can shape our sense of place as citizens within our landscape. Furthermore, participants will have the opportunity to experience how light pollution can spoil exploring the night sky and impede a complete experience of some ancient sites.Even though BBC programs such as Stargazing Live and Wonders of the Universe have inspired and raised interest in astronomy, it is still thought to be something carried out at night or with expensive telescopes on Earth or in Space. However, basic astronomy knowledge and inquisitive observing can be supported at e.g. ancient sites in the countryside. Furthermore, this is not something novel, but has taken place throughout the millennia. Our history and beliefs of our ancestors have been strongly shaped through this observational astronomy and have been encapsulated in ancient monuments.The overall impact would result in a realisation that astronomy can be observed by anyone and everywhere, including spotting objects such as our Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy. Participants will associate light pollution with a loss of cultural heritage and something relevant to them, therefore becoming more pro-active in supporting light pollution reduction measures and the establishment of a Dark Skies Reserve in the Peak District National Park.Since work supporting the learning of sciences including astronomy in the outdoor classroom is part of the research work carried out by Dr. D. Brown, the outcomes of this project will be further used to improve supporting such learning and teaching in schools. Most importantly the Dark Sky group – network of amateur astronomer associations, universities, and the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) – will be building upon the increase awareness in their educational work towards tackling light pollution and establishing a Dark Sky Reserve.

该项目旨在进一步提高通常不参与天文学以及传统上与天文学无关的地点的观众的天文学意识。它将展示天文学如何成为一个务实的话题，以及赫歇尔和赫歇尔等太空望远镜如何拍摄到壮观的物体。木板现在和过去都是肉眼可见的，这些体验可以塑造我们作为景观中的公民的地方感。此外，参与者将有机会体验光污染如何破坏夜空的探索并阻碍我们的探索。尽管 BBC 的《观星现场》和《宇宙奇观》等节目激发并提高了人们对天文学的兴趣，但人们仍然认为天文学是在夜间或在地球或太空中使用昂贵的望远镜进行的。 ，基本的天文学知识和好奇的观察可以在例如乡村的古代遗址中得到强有力的支持，而且，这并不是什么新鲜事，而是我们祖先的历史和信仰已经通过这种观察而形成了。天文学并被封装在古代纪念碑中。总体影响将导致人们认识到天文学可以被任何人、任何地方观察到，包括发现诸如我们的银河系和仙女座星系之类的物体，参与者会将光污染与文化的丧失联系起来。遗产和与之相关的事物，因此更加积极地支持减少光污染的措施以及在峰区国家公园建立黑暗天空保护区。因为支持在户外教室学习包括天文学在内的科学的工作是其中的一部分这D. Brown 博士开展的研究工作，该项目的成果将进一步用于改善对学校的此类学习和教学的支持，最重要的是黑暗天空小组——业余天文学家协会、大学和峰区国家网络。公园管理局 (PDNPA) – 将在教育工作中提高人们的意识，以解决光污染问题并建立黑暗天空保护区。