NOAO Office of Public Affairs and Educational Outreach

Public Affairs & Educational Outreach

Overview

Whether you are a teacher, student, amateur astronomer, or simply interested in learning more about the Universe, there is information here that will help you. On-line services and information are available for Kitt Peak National Observatory, Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory and the NOAO Gemini Science Center.

Public Affairs

for media, visitors and the public

News Releases
Image Gallery
Kitt Peak Visitor Center
Public Programs

Educational Outreach

for teachers, students and families

A-RBSE & ASTRO
Spanish Language Materials
Native American Resources
Other Resources

PA/EO Staff

bios, cvs and contact information

Administrative
Educational Outreach
Public Outreach
Web and Graphics

A sixth magnitude globular cluster in the constellation Canes Venatici, this ball of 500,000 stars is approximately 160 light-years across and 100,000 light-years from Earth. It is one of many images available in our Image Gallery.