Enjoy,
Mike
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To: "primefactory" <Primefactory@xxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:04:26 PM
Subject: May Member News: New Moon Toolkit!
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[ https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm ] ;
The Astronomers of Humboldt celebrated [
http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/event-view.cfm?Event_ID=102412 ;| Yuri's Night ] on
April 12 . Rebecca Chambers, who also submitted the above photos, reported
that, despite some unpleasant weather, visitors, "... were very enthusiastic
about the telescopes (we viewed the Moon, Mars, and a sunspot)!"
1. Webinar: Stromatolites: Windows Into the Ancient Earth on May 21
2. New Moon Mini-Toolkits!
3. Call for 2019 International Dark Sky Award Nominations
4. Featured Resources for May
1. Webinar: Stromatolites: Windows Into the Ancient Earth on May 21
Join the NASA Night Sky Network on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00pm Pacific Time
(9:00pm Eastern) as Jamie Foster shares the story of the ancient Earth and how
it can help us understand the potential for life on other planets. Night Sky
Network members can [
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P3suxWTFQ_-Z8tP011bLgQ ;| register in
advance ] for this webinar.
[ http://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P3suxWTFQ_-Z8tP011bLgQ ;| Register ] for
this webinar [ https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P3suxWTFQ_-Z8tP011bLgQ ;|
here ] . You can also find updates on our [
https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/news-display.cfm?News_ID=707 ;| webinar news page.
] Find additional info at this [
https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/download-view.cfm?Doc_ID=643 ;| resource page ] .
(NSN login required)
Next Month: Enrichment Webinar on June 4th : A New Lunar Toolkit ( [
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/77c4745ef3fdbeb88c34be5db4a05ad8 ;|
registration ] - [ https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/download-view.cfm?Doc_ID=644 ;
| resource page ] - NSN l ogin required )
2. New Moon Mini-Toolkits!
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the landing of humans on the Moon,
the Night Sky Network is releasing new Moon handouts and activities. Active
clubs will receive hard copies of materials in a special Moon "Mini-Toolkit"
later this month to help them prepare for Moon-related outreach events this
summer. Find more information in this [
https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/news-display.cfm?News_ID=864 ;| post ] . You can
also find direct links to all materials [
https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/download-view.cfm?Doc_ID=639 ;| here ] .
There will also be a special enrichment webinar on Tuesday , June 4th, 2019 at
6PM Pacific/ 9PM Eastern, focused on these new materials. You can find more
information [ https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/download-view.cfm?Doc_ID=644 ;| on
the dedicated webinar page ] and register in advance [
http://zoom.us/meeting/register/77c4745ef3fdbeb88c34be5db4a05ad8 ;| here ] .
3. Call for 2019 International Dark Sky Award Nominations
From our partners at the [
http://darksky.org/call-for-2019-ida-award-nominations/ ;| International Dark
Sky Association ] :
Do you know a dark sky advocate who deserves recognition for their work
defending the natural nighttime environment?
The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to request nominations for
the 2019 IDA Awards. Each year, IDA recognizes and celebrates the incredible
achievements of individuals and groups who are committed to our mission to
preserve and protect the natural nighttime environment. Each awardee receives a
personalized award, an invitation to IDA’s Annual General Meeting for the
awards ceremony, and one-year complimentary membership to IDA.
The nomination period is open until May 31st, 2019 . Learn more about each
award category and submit a nomination [
https://www.darksky.org/our-work/grassroots-advocacy/awards-recognition-program/
| here ] .
4. Featured Resources for May
Video: [ https://youtu.be/VoivZE4xLEw ;| What's Up for May 2019 ]
What's up in the May sky? A meteor shower produced by debris from Halley's
Comet, asteroids named after dinosaurs and a "blue moon" on May 18th .
Activity: [ https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/download-view.cfm?Doc_ID=477 ;| Earth
Timeline Banner ]
This engaging banner encourages your visitors to guess when various kinds of
organisms first developed during Earth's history; you can then reveal the
correct timeline with a simple flip!
Night Sky Notes: [ https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/news-display.cfm?News_ID=865 ;|
Watch the Late Spring Skies ]
Find meteor watching tips for the Eta Aquarids, see how to spot the Coma Star
Cluster, and read up on some daring Apollo 10 history in this month's guide.
Questions or comments? Send a message to [ mailto:nightskyinfo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ;
| nightskyinfo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ]
May you have clear, dark skies!
Vivian White, Andee Sherwood, Brian Kruse, & Dave Prosper
Night Sky Network Team
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