ABAS 天文夏令营课程安排(2025年)

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主办单位美洲牧夫天文学会(American Boötes Astronomical Society)

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时间: 2025年8月11日(周一)至8月15日(周五)

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每日时间上午 9:00–13:00(共 4 小时)

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形式:线下面对面课程(North American University,地址:12750 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax, VA 22033)+ 同步线上直播

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适合对象:面向10至15岁对天文学、科学、工程、数学、摄影和艺术等领域感兴趣的学生。

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报名email: abas@astronomy.ac

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特别活动(视天气情况而定):

● 8月12日(周二晚):英仙座流星雨观测(Lake Fairfax Park)

● 8月13日(周三晚):弗吉尼亚州社区天文观测活动(具体地点待定)

● 8月14日(周四晚):马里兰州社区天文观测活动(具体地点待定)

● 8月15日(周五下午):国家广场National Mall 太阳观测活动

收费标准

面对面课程:300美元/人

网络课程:50美元/人

流星雨观测活动:

不使用ABAS 天文营地,成人5美元/人,儿童免费。

使用ABAS 天文营地,10美元/人,25美元/家庭。

提示:ABAS 天文只提供营地,帐篷等物品需自备。

志愿者招募

我们欢迎高中学生报名参与夏令营志愿服务,协助活动筹划与现场支持,并有机会免费学习与巩固天文及STEM相关知识。美洲牧夫天文学会将为参与者提供官方志愿者服务时数认证(volunteer hours)

报名email: abas@astronomy.ac

活动地址:

北美大学:12750 Fair Lakes Cir, Fairfax, VA 22033

流星雨露营:1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190

总统志愿服务奖(PVSA)

PVSA是美国授予通过志愿服务为社区作出重要贡献的个人、家庭及团体的国家级荣誉,由美国志愿队(AmeriCorps)和公益组织"光明点"(Points of Light)联合颁发,旨在表彰全国志愿者的卓越贡献。

美洲牧夫天文学会

美洲牧夫天文学会

(American Bootes Astronomical Society,简称ABAS)是由解仁江(Renjiang Xie)老师发起,与大华府地区的天文爱好者共同成立的华人天文科普组织。ABAS成立于2023年,旨在向不同族裔群体普及天文知识,目前为美国最大的华人天文科普组织。自成立以来,ABAS在华府市中心组织观星,在大华府地区的中、小学和社区中心举办天文科普集会,活动深受家长和学生们的喜爱。

解仁江(Renjiang Xie)老师是中国著名天文科普作家、天文科普教育家、天文摄影师、全球华人最大的天文社区网站牧夫天文论坛创始人、大连市牧夫天文学会理事长。

北美大学

Tip:English version comes after Chinese version

Day 1:走进星空与天文学基础 + 流星雨初识

讲授内容(共约2-2.5小时):

什么是天文学?天文学与我们的日常生活有何联系

天体分类:恒星、行星、卫星、小行星、彗星的区别
星座的由来与命名(结合希腊神话)
英仙座流星雨简介:发生时间、成因、观测技巧
如何用星座定位北极星、季节星座的变化规律
著名天文学家与科学革命:伽利略如何用望远镜改变世界
著名天文学家伽利略、哥白尼、牛顿
地球的自转与公转:昼夜与季节变化原理

活动安排(共约1-1.5小时)

活动1: 使用 Stellarium 软件寻找星座

活动2: 手工制作星座观察器(黑纸 + 手电)
活动3: 小组绘制“我眼中的流星雨”并介绍英仙座位置

Day 2:天文摄影入门与流星雨观测

讲授内容

天文摄影基础:相机基础:单反/无反、镜头、三脚架
星空摄影设置:ISO、快门速度、光圈 什么是长曝光?为何需要三脚架?
相机基本设置教学:ISO、快门速度、光圈对图像的影响
如何判断光污染级别,选择适合拍摄的时间与位置
手机拍摄技巧:使用夜景模式和稳定支架进行拍摄
介绍英仙座流星雨的可预测高峰时间与拍摄规划建议

建议:鼓励学生携带 相机与三脚架,也可使用智能手机、iPad 等参与拍摄体验

活动安排

1. 白天进行设备练习:构图、对焦、相机模拟曝光对比实验

2. 晚上特别活动

英仙座流星雨观测(Lake Fairfax Hilltop Group Campsite)
指导进行长曝光拍摄,或进行视觉观测并记录流星数

拍摄指导

Lake Fairfax Park

Day 3:望远镜操作与太阳系探索

讲授内容(约2小时):

不同类型望远镜的原理与用途(折射/反射/无线电)
太阳系概览:类地行星 vs 巨行星的结构、轨道、卫星
火星与金星对比:地质、大气、生命探测的挑战与趣闻
望远镜使用注意事项与常见错误(如:左右反转、放大倍数)
NASA如何通过探测器研究外星大气层(介绍“温室效应实验”)

活动安排:

手工制作纸筒望远镜 + 户外远景观察练习
使用NASA Eyes或Solar System Simulator探索各大行星

游戏:小组用 Stellarium 找行星,最快组获奖

晚上特别活动:弗吉尼亚州社区天文观测活动

Day 4:月球探秘与未来登月任务

讲授内容(约2小时):

月球基本信息:地貌类型(月海、环形山、高地)、成因
月相变化与潮汐关系:演示模型 + 图示讲解
月球形成三大理论:巨撞说、捕获说、共同形成说
登月历史回顾:阿波罗任务、嫦娥探测、Artemis计划
讨论未来月球基地设想:能源、水资源、人类居住挑战

活动安排:

使用 GlobeViewer Moon App 虚拟探索月球地形
小组设计未来登月任务(任务目标、载荷、机器人设想)

晚上特别活动:马里兰州社区天文观测活动

天文观测活动

Day 5:太阳观察与天文未来探索

讲授内容(约2小时):

太阳结构五层:核心、辐射层、对流层、色球层、日冕
太阳活动现象:黑子、耀斑、日珥、太阳风的形成机制
空间天气的影响:GPS干扰、极光、太阳风暴
光污染与暗夜保护介绍:国际暗夜协会的倡议
未来天文探索任务介绍:詹姆斯·韦伯太空望远镜、火星基地设想
太空政策与国际合作的科普(简要提及NASA, ESA, CNSA等)

活动安排:

太阳剖面图绘制 + 使用太阳滤镜观察太阳(天气许可)
小组设计并展示“未来深空任务”,结营展示 + 颁发证书

结业仪式:展示成果、颁发证书、合影留念

特别活动:下午,国家广场白天太阳观测(可选,视天气而定)

英文版介绍请见下方。

ABAS Astronomy Summer Camp Program (2025)

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Organiser:American Boötes 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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