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Target Grades:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, UG, G
Telescopes In Education (TIE) Program: The TIE program enables students of all cultural backgrounds and economic status, including those with physical disabilities, to increase their knowledge of astronomy, astrophysics, and mathematics; improve their computer literacy; and strengthen their critical thinking skills. TIE makes it possible for young people to conduct actual research, make discoveries in the areas of astronomy and astrophysics, and even publish their independent discoveries in appropriate science journals or the popular press.
System Requirements:
IBM PC-class computer (486 or better) or an Apple PowerMac running SoftWindows
9600-baud or faster modem
World Wide Web Browser
SVGA monitor and driver card (necessary for quality image processing)
At least 4MB of RAM
The Sky: Remote Astronomy Software by Software Bisque
Web Access: http://tie.jpl.nasa.gov
Additional Information:
Telescopes In Education/Mount Wilson Institute
PO Box 24
Mount Wilson, CA 91023
Phone (626) 793-3100, Fax (626) 793-4570