[telescoperos] Fwd: Astronomers Without Borders Newsletter November 2010
- From: elias mella <mellelias@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:13:07 -0300
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Date: 2010/11/27
Subject: Astronomers Without Borders Newsletter November 2010
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November 2010
Global Astronomy Month Returns April 2011
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April 2011 will again be a busy month for amateur and professional
astronomers, educators and astronomy enthusiasts as Global Astronomy Month
(GAM) returns for its second edition. The annual event, organized by
Astronomers Without Borders, celebrates the Universe in the spirit of the
International Year of Astronomy 2009 cornerstone project "100 Hours of
Astronomy."
Astronomy clubs, science centers, schools, educators, and other astronomy
enthusiasts worldwide are invited to reserve dates in April 2011 for public
outreach, hands-on activities, observing sessions and more while sharing the
enthusiasm with others across the globe.
A growing number of global programs are scheduled for GAM 2011. The month
kicks off with Saturn Watch on April 2/3. With the planet at its closest to
Earth, it's a perfect night to admire the unequaled beauty of the ringed
planet. On April 9 the Global Star Party will unfold as darkness sweeps
around the Earth. This is the night to set up your telescopes and share the
wonders of the sky with others. From April 10 to 16 it's Lunar Week as our
gaze turns toward Earth's natural satellite, and many educational and
cultural events dedicated to the Moon are planned. On April 17, we switch
from night to day, dedicating ourselves to our closest star on SunDay. The
month closes with a meteor shower—the Lyrids—on April 21/22.
More events—including Remote Observing Programs and a Cosmic Concert—are to
come as GAM grows with every group of people that joins us in the
celebration of the Universe.
For more information: Save the Dates: April 2011 is Global Astronomy Month
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/news/latest-news/17-whats-new/511-gam-2011-save-the-dates.html>
John Dobson Webcast Videos Available!
John Dobson, popularizer of the widely-used Dobsonian telescope design that
now bears his name, was interviewed in the first episode of a new series of
webcasts, Astronomers Without Borders' Living Legend Series, on Saturday,
November 13.
Perhaps no name is better known in the global community of astronomy
enthusiasts than that of Dobson, who at age 95 has had a lifetime of
outreach and activism. His determination to bring astronomy to the people
was a driving force behind the creation of the sidewalk astronomy movement.
Pioneering new methods of making telescopes more accessible, Dobson paved
the way for astronomy outreach regardless of access to professional
facilities.
This first Living Legend Series webcast streamed live online live from
Hollywood, California, USA to a global audience. Dobson took questions from
viewers around the world during the webcast. The recorded program is
available for viewing at: Watch the Videos of John Dobson
webcast<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/projects/living-legend-series.html>
This is the first of a continuing series of Living Legend Series webcasts
presenting the people behind the names known throughout the worldwide
astronomy
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AWB December 2010 Events
Cosmic Treasures: Online Observing Event with Virtual Telescope
Date: December 1
Time: 22:00 UT
URL:
http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/projects/online-observing/495.html
Cosmic Treasures is an online event giving you a unique opportunity of
experiencing Universe through the Virtual Telescope at Bellatrix Observatory
in Italy. You will be able to see beautiful cosmic treasures of the Universe
such as galaxies, nebulae and clusters of stars in real time, with live
commentary by astrophysicist Dr. Gianluca Masi.
This is a free event and open to anyone. You can also chat with others
online during the event, interact with the Dr. Masi in real time, or just
watch and listen while exploring the Universe. Experience One People, One
Sky as we share the sky together.
Seasons without Borders 4 Date: December 21
URL:
http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/projects/seasons-without-borders/488.html
When the Northern Hemisphere will experience their “shortest” day while the
Southern Hemisphere will celebrate their “longest” day of the year, AWB
invites astronomy groups around the world to join in with the 4th Seasons
Without Borders event to celebrate solstice which will occur on December
21st, 2010, officially at 23:38 UTC.
From the Astropoetry Blog
To Make My Mark on the
Earth<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/community/member-blogs/to-make-my-mark-on-the-earth.html>
I abandoned my bed last night
To make my mark on the Earth
Imprinting my body against the grass
Feeling The Force of the distant Suns
I spun with the planet last night
To feel the swing of the universe
Understanding the continual reach for eternity
Feeling so temporary from the Heavens
I saw a fleeting star last night
To love my insignificant worth
Witnessing an immense energy
Feeling like an outsider looking in
I held your hand last night
To appear stronger than I was
Sharing what energy I could
Feeling the Sun then about to rise
I gave you all my power last night
To give you a better Life
Deteriorating into the Dust of the Earth
Feeling like a dying star
I exploded to my death last night
To be buried in a Black Hole
Adjusting into a new life form
Feeling my energy unable to expire
-- By Hilary Scheppers (California, USA)
And It Will
Come<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/community/member-blogs/and-it-will-come.html>Oak
leaves flutter to the ground, landing like silent birds.
Do they feel the sun's oblique rays low in the sky?
Do they pretend that summer's not quite gone?
A whirlwind lifts the leaves.
They shake and hiss across the asphalt like serpents warning us not to love
summer too much.
There's no escaping what's to come—the the wind that spits a thousand tiny
pin pricks into your cheeks and a snake that laughs and shouts, “Told you
so! Winter's here!”
-- by Joan Chamberlin (Maine, USA)
The Astropoetry Blog, an ongoing project of the AWB web site, provides a
venue and a forum where the poetry of the night sky can flourish. Readers
are encouraged to contribute poetry related to astronomy -- new or old
astropoems written by themselves or others. For more information:
http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/projects/astropoetry-blog.html
Join Global Astronomy Month Social Network
Twitter - http://twitter.com/GAM_AWB #GAM2011
Facebook - http://on.fb.me/gam2011
Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/groups/gam/
Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/globalastronomymonth
Buy Astronomers Without Borders Merchandise
Astronomers Without Borders now has its own merchandise available! Shirts,
buttons, mugs and many other types are now available at the AWB CafePress
Store <http://www.cafepress.com/astrowb>. Show that you belong to the global
astronomy effort these AWB products at your events.
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