National Optical Astronomy Observatory

Education & Public 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.

Education

for teachers, students and families

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

Public Outreach

for media, visitors and the public

• News Releases
• Image Gallery
• Kitt Peak Visitor Center
• Public Programs
• Clear Skies Over Kitt Peak

EPO Staff

bios, cvs and contact information

• Administrative
• Educational Outreach
• Public Outreach
• Web and Graphics

This image is a color-coded picture of the archetypal starburst galaxy M82. It shows the horizontal stellar disk of the galaxy, which harbors its active star formation, and a perpendicular supergalactic wind of ionized gas powered by the energy released in the starburst. It is one of many images available in our Image Gallery.