LSST will bring the universe to everyone ñ anyone with a web browser and a curious mind will be able to ask questions of the database, make discoveries, and fly through space and time with online tools. For the first time, everyone can directly participate in our journey of cosmic discovery. The links below take you to programs and projects that weíre building on as we design programs for sharing the LSST.

There are many opportunities for active engagement by citizen scientists in the exploration and discovery of the cosmos. Learn more about these projects and get involved:

• Galaxy Zoo
• Google Sky
• Stardust@Home
• WWT
• AAVSO

Science Centers and Planetariums are a great way to learn more in an engaging setting; find one near you: Association of Science and Technology Centers International Planetarium Society We are working with these science centers to visualize the huge LSST datasets

• American Museum of Natural History
• Adler Planetarium
• California Academy of Sciences
• Kitt Peak Visitor Center
  
  
  
  
  
  

The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery. Learn whatís happening and how you can participate at IAU International Year of Astronomy 2009

These exemplary programs make use of data in the classroom

• RBSE at NOAO
• QuarkNet
• Hands on Universe
• SkyServer from SDSS
• ESSEA