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KIVI TV | Star Light, Star Bright! Boise State University 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 Boise State University 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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