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Astronomical Society of the Pacific

2007 SPRING FUND DRIVE
April 2007

Dear Friend of the ASP: Astronomy -- the spark that can lead to a lifelong interest in science. Passing on that spark to others is one of the most important things we can do as scientists, educators, astronomers or simply as concerned citizens. The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is all about helping more people create more sparks, to spread the wonder, the awe and the sense of curiosity that can lead to self-motivated learning and a life-long interest in science. But this can only be done with the support of our members and friends through our annual fund appeal. From time to time we contact our members, benefactors and friends...people such as you, and invite you to continue your support of our mission and invest in the work of the Society through a gift to the annual fund. As the new president of the ASP, it is my honor to share with you how your gift is making a difference. Enclosed with this letter you will find a one page summar y providing an over view of our education and public outreach activities serving both formal and informal educators, along with our focus on working with professional and amateur astronomers. As you will read in the attached document, our education and outreach programs occur nationally and reach thousands of individuals. Over the years, this work has been cited among the best in science education by the National Science Foundation, the National Academy of Science and NASA. As someone who recognizes and supports the work of the Society, you are part of this success. The support we have received in the past is truly appreciated and is not taken for granted. I ask that you consider making an investment in the ASP and our mission through our annual fund. You can learn more about the ASP by visiting our website at www.astrosociety.org and sign up to receive a monthly e-newsletter to stay up-to-date regarding the Society's work and how your support is making a difference. Thank you for your consideration and for your continued support to the ASP. Sincerely,

James B. Kaler President P.S. I hope you will consider making an investment in our mission, to increase the joy and excitement of astronomy and space science while improving science education.

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Your Investment in the ASP Is Making a Difference...
Universe in the Classroom. Thanks to the support of individuals who believe in the ASP's mission, our on-line teacher's newsletter was revitalized in 2006, allowing us to continue publishing this valuable resource for inservice teachers around the world. The newsletter received thousands of hits in the months leading up to the Mercury transit, which was featured in the fall issue. The winter issue, written by a member of the Hubble team, discussed the Pluto debate and included a newly developed classroom activity. Universe in the Classroom can be viewed online at www.astrosociety.org/uitc Project ASTRO. With fourteen sites across the country, over 600 amateur and professional astronomers partnered with local teachers to serve over 20,000 students in Project ASTRO with over 175,000 students served during the course of the program. Family ASTRO. At locations across the country, over 10,000 families benefited by attending a Family ASTRO event. The Gemini Observatory partnered with the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i for two highly successful Family ASTRO evenings and the state Department of Education office indicated, "We in the Department of Education always struggle with ideas of how to increase meaningful parent involvement in school functions and academics. This school/community event was an example of how to do it right." Astronomy from the Ground Up (AFGU). A national program to provide informal science educators at smaller nature centers, science centers, and museums with training, materials, and support so they can better communicate the excitement of modern astronomy to their visitors. In the last year, educators from around the country participated in AFGU workshops in Tucson and Boston and through on-line distance learning. Close to 100 educators currently participate in our on-line community. The Night Sky Network. A partnership program of over 240 amateur astronomy clubs from every state with more than 5,400 events reaching over 450,000 people in face-to-face education and public outreach activities over the past three years. PASP. Volume 118 published 159 papers, four invited reviews, two regular reviews, eighty-seven research articles, fifty-nine papers on instrumentation, data analysis or atmospheric phenomena, five dissertation abstracts, one conference highlight and one editorial. This volume set a record by printing 1,770 pages. Conference Series. In 2005 a total of fifteen volumes were published and the goal for the coming year is to publish twenty volumes. The web site now hosts fifty-three volumes for easy access at www.aspbooks.org Consider making a gift today to support these and many other programs and services provided by the ASP.

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