Astronomy
April 12, 2008 is the 2nd International Sidewalk Astronomy Night. Sidewalk astronomy, started by John Dobson, designer of the Dobsonian Telescope Design, is a kind of astronomy that showcases some items of the night or day sky, like the Moon, Saturn, and Jupiter, to the public. Sidewalk astronomers set up their telescopes in urban areas for people passing by to look and admire the night sky, free of charge.
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Astronomy
Calling All Amateur Astronomers!
April 12, 2008 is the 2nd International Sidewalk Astronomy Night. Sidewalk astronomy, started by John Dobson, designer of the Dobsonian Telescope Design, is a kind of astronomy that showcases some items of the night or day sky, like the Moon, Saturn, and Jupiter, to the public. Sidewalk astronomers set up their telescopes in urban areas for people passing by to look and admire the night sky, free of charge.
International Sidewalk Astronomy Night hopes to get many participants all across the globe so they can reach more people and unite astronomers worldwide. If you have a telescope, have access to an area with lots of people where you can set up your telescope, and are willing to spread the wonders of Astronomy and Space, then sign up!
For more information:
- 2nd International Sidewalk Astronomy Night
- Wikipedia: Sidewalk Astronomy
- About Telescopes And Getting Into Astronomy
About Telescopes And Getting Into Astronomy. Astronomy is a fascinating hobby, and when you own your own telescope, astronomy takes on a new meaning. Suddenly you get to see the craters on our Moon. You get to see the rings of Saturn, and so much more....
- 100 Hours Of Astronomy
One of the most important parts of IYA 2009 is the 100 Hours of Astronomy. Starting on April 2, 2009, and lasting until April 5, 2009, this global program to promote astronomy consists of numerous events to get people all across the world to enjoy astronomy....
- What Should Hubble Look At Next?
This question will be answered by the help of your vote! To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA), people all over the world can vote to decide what they would like the Hubble Space Telescope to capture an image of, something that its...
- Moon Gazing
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- Astronomy And Moon Gazing
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