Future Astronomers releases new phase of astronomy

BROOKLYN, NY, Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — future astronomersCreators of astronomy education platform Future Astronomers, announced today that they are launching phase two of free programs for Fall 2022.

future astronomers is expanding its offering, and the details are as follows:

• Initiating the second series of the popular Future Astronomers Zoom classes that make up their Youtube series, which will cover further exploration of the fundamentals of astrophysics and its application to galaxies and stars.
• Launch of the Materials for Learning program, where children have access to telescopes to actively engage and study the celestial sky. Fundraising initiatives will begin shortly to support this endeavor.
• Expanding the Sidewalk Astronomy initiative, a flexible program that encourages other astronomers to share their knowledge and skills with local youth, further advancing astronomy education.

Lucas Zimmermann: “We are very pleased to announce the next phase of the astronomy training programs. We’re covering interesting new celestial topics in the Zoom classes, which I think helps lay a solid foundation for astronomy knowledge. I am also excited to launch Materials for Learning which I believe will be useful in providing targeted material support to key communities. Finally, the expansion of Sidewalk Stars really helps bring the wonders of the universe to neighborhoods and empowers others to contribute to engaged youth.”

About future astronomers

Founded by 15-year-old astrophysics enthusiast Lucas Zimmermann, Future Astronomers seeks to advance children’s understanding of astronomy, from teaching the wonders of early physics to studying the large-scale phenomena of outer space. He has targeted his program to youth in Nigeria, the United States and the United Kingdom and plans to expand to…