THE ADVANTAGES OF OUTREACH ASTRONOMY PROGRAMMES.
We would list the following as the major benefits:

      The ability to bring Astronomy to students (and the public) in isolated or disadvantaged circumstances.

      With the rising cost of transport, visits to centralised institutions are becoming a cost burden to country schools and parents.

      With an increasing shortage of trained science teachers at all levels, outreach offers a specialised teaching resource.

      By presenting to one class at a time, teachers can select subjects for their own students, and without the distraction of sharing with strangers, with grater opportunity for interaction.

      Disruption to the school timetable is avoided.

      Outreach offers the opportunity to bring Astronomy to people who perhaps avoid visiting main city centres.