Astronomer to go
Exploring the Depths of Space and Bringing the Universe Down to Earth
Welcome! Let's Go Exploring!
Space Science Curriculum
Browse online databases of K-12 and UG materials, activities, exams, and laboratory assignments
Event Based Astronomy
Teaching astronomy through national impact celestial events: Eclipses, transits, space missions, and engaging theme based celebfrations
Professional Development
Improve your school or district's educator content literacy and confidence in teaching grade appropriate astronomy and related physics and math concepts.
Selected Works
Elevating National Space Science Literacy
Space Oddities Youtube Show
2026
Solar STEAM: NASA Space Science Engagement
2024
After School Astronomy
2010
Girl Scout Astronomy Clubs
2023
Creative Works
Space Science Education Articles
Talks and Presentations
Scientific Publications
Sharing the Universe with World Wide Audiences
Hello! I’m Lou Mayo, planetary scientist, professor of astronomy, author, and science communicator with over 50 years experience supporting NASA and NOAA space missions, science data centers, and space and Earth science education and outreach programs.
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