Public Outreach

 
 
 
 
 

Telescope Operator

DSBK star party

Nov 2020 – Nov 2020 University of Virginia
Took part in star party organized by Darker Sky Brighter Kids (DSBK) on Nov 14. In charge of operating the Celestron 14-inch telescope and live-streaming to DSBK Facebook.
 
 
 
 
 

Telescope Operator

McCormick Public Night

Nov 2019 – Nov 2019 University of Virginia
Took part in McCormick public night on Nov 3. In charge of operating 6-inch Alvin-Clack telescope and Meade 14-inch LX200, and observation target selection for the night.
 
 
 
 
 

Constellation Tour Guide

DSBK star party

Oct 2019 – Oct 2019 University of Virginia
Took part in star party organized by Darker Sky Brighter Kids (DSBK) on Oct 28. In charge of giving constellation tour to about 500 audience. Also helped with telescope setting-up.
 
 
 
 
 

Member

Dark Sky Bright Kids (DSBK)

Sep 2019 – Present University of Virginia

Member of outreach group Dark Sky Bright Kids.

  • Operated telescopes during star party
  • Planned weekly outreach activity during planning meeting
 
 
 
 
 

Kernel Member

Tsinghua Student Astronomy Association

Jan 2015 – Present Tsinghua University

Kernel member of Tsinghua Student Astronomy Association

  • Operated the Association with other kernel members in the Management Council
  • Organized on-campus and off-campus stargazing/telescope observations
  • Led groups of students through multiple stargazing trips
  • Organized public night for university observatory
  • Shared stargazing and astrophotography knowledge with members and general public through online tutorials and offline lectures