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Patrick Moore Medal
The Society has introduced the Patrick Moore Medal for secondary level teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to the teaching of astronomy or geophysics. Nominations are invited for the first award of the Medal, intended to be presented at the National Astronomy Meeting in Manchester in March 2012.

Nominees need not be Fellows of the RAS to be eligible for the Medal but should be qualified teachers who normally teach at secondary level. Teachers are also welcome to nominate themselves. Completed nomination forms (downloadable using the final link below) should be sent to Lara Maisey, Events and Awards Officer ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) by 30 September 2011.

"Stars in their eyes" - Times Educational Supplement article on astronomy education

Patrick Moore Medal_Nomination Form