CAUP

CAUP RESEARCH TRAINING OUTREACH
Filipe Pires
[email protected]
www.astro.up.pt
CAUP RESEARCH TRAINING OUTREACH
The Centre for Astrophysics of the University of Porto is a scientific
private association of the University, recognised of public utility, which
started its activities in October 1990.
Its objectives include the promotion and support of Astronomy through :
- research ,
- education at the graduate and undergraduate levels ,
- conferences, courses and seminars ,
- activities for Primary and Secondary Schools, as well as
the popularization of Astronomy through the Popularization Unit.
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Formal Training
Doctorates
CAUP is the Host Institution for Doctorates in Astronomy organized by
the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto.
Doctoral Programme
The Centre for Astrophysics of the University of Porto (CAUP) accepts
candidates to the Doctoral Program in Astronomy of the Applied
Mathematics Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto.
Masters Degree in Astronomy
Masters Degree in Teaching of Astronomy
CAUP is the Host Institution of two Masters organized by the
Department of Applied Mathematics of the Faculty of Sciences of the
University of Porto
Undergraduate Degree - Licenciatura Física / Matemática Aplicada
The Astronomy Degree, the first in the country, provides an
interdisciplinary training, including applications of mathematics, physics,
computation, data handling and others essential to modern Astronomy.
Informal Training
Basics Sort course on Astronomy for secondary teachers
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Outreach at CAUP, regular activities:
Astronomy in the schools
- Portable planetarium
- Talks
- Exhibitions
Astronomy for public
- Astroteca (Public Library)
- Astronomia às 21! (public talks)
- Mais perto das Estrelas (public amateur observation)
- Astronotícias (Astronomy News)
Porto Planetarium
- 5 different thematic shows
- hands-on laboratory
- Temporary Exhibitions
Activities with other institutions (Minister from Science and
technology).
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Porto Planetarium
The Porto Planetarium opened it’s doors to the public in November
1998. The Planetarium is owned by a Foundation - Fundação
Ciência e Desenvolvimento - that was established in 1995, by the
University of Porto and by Porto’s Town Hall.
The scientific supervision of the Planetarium is asserted by the
Center for Astrophysics of the University of Porto, while the
Foundation is responsible for the day to day management.
The Planetarium dome seats 93 people, in specially designed
chairs. Astronomers, in constant dialogue with the audience, guide
them through the wonders of the Universe and of the night sky.
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Programs:
- “O Vitor vai à Lua”
- “Visões do Cosmos”
- “ALMA: a procura das origens”
- “A nossa estrela o Sol”
- “Novos Mundos”
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Astronomy in the schools
The in the Schools project involves a portable planetarium that
takes astronomy to the class room, from pre-school to the 8th
grade.
Since 1990 the portable planetarium has had the participation of
170 000 students from all over the country.
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Astroteca
Astroteca is a multimedia resource centre in Astronomy. It features a
library, magazines, computers with software and internet access.
Visitors are guided by specialists in Astronomy.
The mission of Astroteca is:
- Collect information about astronomy for everyone;
- Support the teachers and students;
- Connect the research Center and teaching.
All visitors have the support of a monitor with astronomy background.
The program “Aprender com a Astroteca” (Learn with Astroteca) is a
cycle of hands-on activities that takes place on the last Saturday of
every month, from 15:00 to 17:00, in the Astroteca. Materials included.
Admission is free and open to everyone.
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Average of 2.5 news per month in 2006.
6 000 hit per month.
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Mais perto das Estrelas – Closer to the stars
Mais perto das Estrelas (Closer to the Stars) is a program of telescope
observing sessions. Admission is free and open to everyone. The
sessions take place on the second Thursday of every month, between
21:00 and 23:00 at CAUP.
After a small lecture inside the dome of the Planetarium, weather
permitting, there will be telescope observing on the outside of the
building.
Also avaiable for the schools.
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Astronomia às 21! – (Astronomy at 21!)
Astronomia às 21! (Astronomy at 21!) is a cycle of monthly public
lectures on Astronomy. The 45 minute talks are presented by
researchers at CAUP. Admission is free and open to everyone. The
lectures take place on the third Thursday of every month, at 21:30, in the
auditorium of the Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett (Almeida Garrett
Municipal Library), in the Crystal Palace Gardens.
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Temporary Exhibitions
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Temporary Exhibitions
XMM
European Science Week 2002/3 – Space Weather
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Activities with other institutions – Minister for science
and Technology
Scientific Holidays for Students - 2003
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