National Astronomy Week 2014: Target Jupiter

该项目的主要目标如下：1.提高对一些最令人兴奋的STFC相关科学的认识并吸引更广泛的受众，即天文学，空间和行星科学。例如，即将到来的欧洲航天局JUICE使命将提供与木星的当前研究的良好联系，木星是观测的主要目标，将在2014年3月1日至8日的选定一周内放置好。促进和便利英国广泛参与令人兴奋的天文学事件和活动，特别是通过望远镜的直接观察。这将有助于新知识的交流，不仅是关于夜空和天文学，而且是其他相关学科的知识，并吸引那些目前对这些学科兴趣不大或没有兴趣的人。支持科学教育。有大量证据表明，天文学和空间在鼓励年轻人对科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）科目采取更积极的看法方面是有效的。该周的核心是这一点，各项活动将旨在促进这一目标。促进黑暗天空的自然遗产，并进一步理解为什么这些必须被保护。该项目的总体影响是激发英国各地尽可能多的人对天文学和夜空的认识，包括公众，家庭，青年团体，特别是，我们认为，让年轻人参与这样一门充满活力的科学，让他们有机会更仔细地了解太空（木星是通过望远镜观察到的最迷人的物体之一）是激励他们更好地欣赏和增加他们在STEM学科整体上进一步学习和职业的机会的重要方式。

The key aims of the project are as follows:1. To raise awareness of and engage a wider audience with some of the most exciting STFC related science, namely astronomy, space and planetary science. For example the forthcoming European Space Agency JUICE mission will provide an excellent link to current research with Jupiter, the main target for observation which will be well placed during the chosen week 1st-8th March 2014.2. To promote and facilitate UK wide access to exciting astronomy events and activities, especially direct observation through a telescope. This will assist with the communication of new knowledge, not only about the night sky and astronomy but across other related disciplines, and engage those who currently have little or no interest in these subjects.3. To support science education. There is significant evidence that astronomy and space are effective in encouraging young people to take a more positive view of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. The Week has this at its heart and activities will be designed to foster this objective.4. Promote the natural heritage of dark skies and further the understanding of why these must be preserved.The overall impact of the project is to inspire as many people across the UK as possible about astronomy and the night sky including the general public, families, youth groups, school children etc. In particular we believe that involving young people in such a dynamic science by giving them the opportunity to take a closer look into space (Jupiter being one of the most fascinating objects to look at through a telescope) is an important way to inspire them to better appreciate and increase the chances of them pursuing further study and careers in STEM subjects as a whole.