Ivan Melo (University of

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  Astronomy Masterclasses 2006 in Prešov,
Slovakia

• Ivan Melo (University of Žilina)
• on behalf of
• František Franko (Prešov) , Alexander Dirner
  (Košice)

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3 key elements
What did students like most about MC ?
(824 respondents)
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Asteroids, their trajectories and possible
threat to Earth

• Lectures
• Computer exercise
• Projects (new)

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Astronomy MC 2006 in Prešov, Slovakia
30 students from one Prešov high school (16-17
years old)
Žilina
Prešov
Trencín
Banská Bystrica
Košice
Trnava
Nitra
Bratislava
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Lectures (Sep 22, 2006)
1 in Prešov, P. Rapavý
1 via VRVS Š. Gajdoš, Observatory Modra
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Computer exercise (Sep 22, 2006)
http//neo.jpl.nasa.gov/orbits
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Student Projects (defence Nov 24, 2006)
2 categories of projects 9 registered
6 handed in
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