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GAM 2016 BlogEmbrace the Dark Side During Global Astronomy Month
By Cheryl Ann Bishop It's Global Astronomy Month – the world's largest celebration of astronomy! From across the globe people are coming together to celebrate Astronomers Without Borders' motto “One People, One Sky.” Once again the International Dark-Sky Association and Astronomers Without Boarders are teaming up to bring you the Dark Skies Awareness blog. Throughout the month, we'll be talking light pollution, the importance of dark skies and sharing ideas on how YOU can make a difference. Here's a quick overview of the issues… What is Light Pollution? Most of us are familiar with air, water and land pollution, but...
Exploring the Southern Sky
By Geoffrey Wyatt April is a great time of year to look for the Southern hemisphere's most famous constellation and its nearby curiosities. The heat of summer is behind us and we often have some persistent clear nights to enjoy the heavens above. But of course when trying to see the sky you should have some fundamental supplies. If you can, go to a high location with a clear view to all points on the compass. Take a ground sheet to sit on, a blanket for warmth, perhaps a pillow, pair of binoculars if you have them, something warm to...
Global Astronomy Month: Sharing the Sky
By Mike Simmons Global Astronomy Month (GAM) – the world's largest annual celebration of astronomy – is a unique demonstration of the power of astronomy to bring people together from around the world. Registered events – organized by astronomy clubs, planetariums, and others – pop up on the world map in an array of countries that don't usually come to mind when thinking of astronomy. GAM is an inspiring expression of the universal passion for astronomy we all share, whoever or wherever we are. But GAM is more than pins on a map. It's about sharing. Organizers post their event...
