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Stars Over Mauna Kea: Informative Astronomy Tabloid for Community

This astronomy tabloid publication aims to inform the public about local, national, and international science and astronomy achievements. It provides positive exposure to the community and serves as a valuable resource for both students and professionals. With a shelf life of six months, it attracts advertisers who support scientific endeavors.

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Stars Over Mauna Kea: Informative Astronomy Tabloid for Community

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  1. Stars Over Mauna Kea Why would a newspaper agree to a publication on astronomy? - Postive exposure to the community - Notifying public of the lastest scientific results - Table top tabloid will have a “shelf” life of six months on a living room table - Great for their advertisers to have the opportunity to support science

  2. Stars Over Mauna Kea Why would you want to take the time and effort to publish a tabloid for your community? - The community loved it and read it! - A great way to inform the public about science and astronomy achievements locally, nationally and internationally - Students were required to read it in the classroom - Tabletop - still at doctor’s and dentist’s office - Publication to hand out at conferences - DJ on radio station talked about it for several mornings on air - double press!

  3. Stars Over Mauna Kea Topics - Timeline of Astronomy in Hawaii - Outreach and Education -Careers in Astronomy - Individual Telescope descriptions/stories - Geological History - Economic Impact - Study of Astronomy - Technologies -Staff Pictures

  4. Stars Over Mauna Kea Who will be the main point of contact for the Editor of the paper? Can others submit articles? Can additional copies be purchased for distribution?

  5. Stars Over Mauna Kea Choosing the Front Cover - What Picture to use - How does the newspaper determine the cover? Choosing the Back Page - What advertisement to use - How does the newspaper determine which ad to use?

  6. Stars Over Mauna Kea How do you help the newspaper sell advertising? Who are the best businesses to approach? Who can you feel comfortable approaching to help support the tabloid monetarily?

  7. Stars Over Mauna Kea We are looking at producing a special edition for the International Year of Astronomy in Hawaii - are you? Want to know more? Contact: Janice Harvey jharvey@gemini.edu Antonietta Garcia agarcia@gemini.edu

  8. Stars Over Mauna Kea Questions? Janice Harvey jharvey@gemini.edu (808) 974-2603

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