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KIVI TV | Star Light, Star Bright! BSU prepares dozens of telescopes for use in Boise classrooms

Idaho students are looking toward the stars thanks to a generous donation to Boise State University from NASA.

Sophia Cruz spoke to BSU about the Telescopes for Teachers program and what the donation will mean to students interested in Astronomy.

  • NASA donation of $125,000 to the Telescopes for Teachers program
  • 50 telescopes will be put in classrooms across Boise
  • Each telescope is named for a woman who was influential in Astronomy or Physics
woman standing outside with a telescope pointing to the sky
Dr. Rachel Huchmala demonstrates how to use the eQuinox2 telescope to safely view the Sun. Image Credit: KIVI, Sophia Cruz

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