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Teaching Astronomy, Why and How?

Volume 35 number 1 (2007)

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J. R. Percy

Abstract

This paper, delivered to an audience of astronomers and schoolteachers, explains why astronomy should be part of the school curriculum, but often is not. It suggests some actions which astronomers and teachers can take to improve the situation.