Amateur Astronomy Knowledge of Major Astronomy Facilities

Amateur Astronomy Knowledge of Major Astronomy Facilities Survey

Can you help us better educate amateurs and the general public about astronomy?

Dear Amateur Astronomer and/or Astronomy Enthusiast:

The U.S. spends a great deal of money annually supporting astronomy observatories, and getting the word out to the general public about the great work being done at these facilities. The Amateur Astronomy Knowledge of Major Astronomy Facilities Survey is a basic survey trying to assess the public's understanding of these facilities.

The survey should take 3-5 min to complete. PLEASE DO NOT use the Internet or any other resources to answering these questions. This is NOT a test, and all results are completely ANONYMOUS!

We would like to get a general idea of what people currently know based on efforts being made now, and if there are areas that need to be addressed in the future.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Tim Spuck
Oil Region Astronomical Society President
tspuck@hotmail.com
http://www.oras.org

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* 1. Please complete the following.

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* 2. Please select ALL that apply.

I consider myself to be an astronomy enthusiast (someone with a strong interest in astronomy, but not at the level of an amateur)

I consider myself an active amateur astronomer

I consider myself to be a professional astronomer

I observe regularly when weather permits

I am a member of an astronomy club

I have taught a class in astronomy at a K-12 school within the past 3 years

I have taught a class in astronomy at the university level within in the past 3 years

I have made at least one astronomy related public or school presentation in the past 2 years

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* 3. To the best of your ability, please identify the location, type of light primarily observed, and the estimated construction cost for each telescope below.

NOTE: There are different types of light that make up the electromagnetic spectrum. The general classifications in astronomy are X-Ray light, Ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared light, and radio light.

IMPORTANT: This is based on YOUR current level of knowledge. This is NOT a test, and in no way will your name be associated with the responses you provide. PLEASE do NOT use any resources (e.g. books, internet, smart phones, friends, teachers, etc.) to help with your responses.

	Have you ever heard of this telescope?	Where is it located?	What type of light does it primarily observe?	How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)?
Hubble	Hubble Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	Hubble Where is it located? menu	Hubble What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	Hubble How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu
Spitzer	Spitzer Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	Spitzer Where is it located? menu	Spitzer What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	Spitzer How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu
ALMA	ALMA Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	ALMA Where is it located? menu	ALMA What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	ALMA How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu
Cerro Tololo	Cerro Tololo Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	Cerro Tololo Where is it located? menu	Cerro Tololo What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	Cerro Tololo How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu
Palomar	Palomar Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	Palomar Where is it located? menu	Palomar What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	Palomar How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu
VLA	VLA Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	VLA Where is it located? menu	VLA What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	VLA How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu
Gemini	Gemini Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	Gemini Where is it located? menu	Gemini What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	Gemini How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu
LSST	LSST Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	LSST Where is it located? menu	LSST What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	LSST How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu
Green Bank Telescope	Green Bank Telescope Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	Green Bank Telescope Where is it located? menu	Green Bank Telescope What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	Green Bank Telescope How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu
Keck	Keck Have you ever heard of this telescope? menu	Keck Where is it located? menu	Keck What type of light does it primarily observe? menu	Keck How much did or will it cost to build (in U.S. dollars)? menu