One of the main science outreach activities at the school of Astronomy is to inspire high school students to pursue academic studies and research in astronomy. To achieve this, students need to become familiar with professional astronomy. Many students hear about the names of global observatories, both ground-based and space-based, through science news, documentaries, and online programs. However, they may not know that astronomers worldwide collaborate remotely on projects using data from these observatories. The nature of modern research using cutting-edge observatories differs significantly from the observational activities carried out by amateur astronomers. In Iran, numerous science popularization programs focus on amateur astronomy. While these programs sometimes spark students' interest in the field, they often discover upon entering university that professional astronomy and its research are vastly different from amateur activities. To address this gap, the school of Astronomy Science Outreach Division developed an initiative aimed at encouraging students to explore professional astronomy. The goal was to introduce modern observatories and provide an opportunity to engage students with the research environment at the school of Astronomy.

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