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Oct 06
2019
Retrun To AWB through InOMN 2019
by Azhy Hasan
Very long time spent after our last activity in AWB as (Amaterur Astronomers Association of Kurdistan - AAAK) thats due to a very bad security and military circumastances in our region and Iraq after the black occupation of ISIS. Thank to Allah, now every thing is better and here we are return to AWB Community with a new organization named (Kurdistan Astronomical Organization - KAO) just like old days of our early beginning sa (AAAK). InOMN 2019 was our return celebration after we made it last evening, Saturday 5, 2019 in (Minara Park) of (Erbil city) in Iraqi Kurdistan Region,... Read More...
Sep 18
2019
AWB SERBIA - ASTRONOMY QUIZ ON SEPTEMBER 15th 2019
Every 15th of the month, except in April, AWB is organizing a small quiz featuring 10 questions on a selected astronomical subject. On September 15th, 2019, the 33rd quiz took place, the theme of the day was: "Characteristics of the planets in Solar system". We had 46 participants, each of whom got a free e-book on astronomy. Those who had all 10 answers correct, received an e-book and a gold certificate. Read More...
Sep 12
2019
Goias State Astronomy Festival It was a success.
Goias State Astronomy Festival It was a success. Name: Glitter Festival 2019 Adventure World 6 Edition Start: 02/07 Closing 09/10 Official Events: 02/07 Eclipse of the Sun Meeting (60 people) 07/07 Glitter Go University Square. (150 people) 12/07 On the Moon Again (500 people 2 days) 16/07 Concealment of the Planet of the Rings (saturn) (3 people) 07/16 Partial Eclipse of the Moon (100 people) 17/07 Glitter Go Hydroland (250 people) 27/07 Message to You (Old Goias (90 people) 08/03 Glitter Go, Area 51 Townhouse (200 people) 08/04 5th Week of Astro Adventures in Alto Paraiso (200 people) 08/08 Rain... Read More...
Sep 06
2019
International Observe the Moon Night - InOMN 2019
Astronomers Without Borders invites all astronomical organizations and entities to participate in the 10th annual International Observe the Moon Night. We also invite the public to find an event OR just look up and enjoy the Moon. On October 5th, let's celebrate International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN)! "International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration held annually since 2010. One day each year, everyone on Earth is invited to join NASA and other organizations to observe and learn about the Moon together, and to celebrate the cultural and personal connections we all have... Read More...
Sep 04
2019
ASTROEDU - COCHABAMBA #IAU100
Hello Astronomers! AstroEDU-COCHABAMBA was a training event in the teaching of Astronomy and Space Sciences for college teachers and normalist students in workshop mode. On Saturday, August 17, the AstroEdu - Cochabamba event was held with great success bringing together teachers from different districts of Cochabamba and other cities as well. As part of the “Open Astronomy Schools” project of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), some of the scope of the event were: A. Free training and empowerment of teachers for the development of ast ronomy in scenarios of sustainable development goals. B. Experts and representatives of the field of... Read More...
Aug 29
2019
TO THE MOON AND BACK
On 12 April 2019 (58th anniversary of the first person in Space) this photo of our 7m Ase Dome Planetarium was transmitted to the Moon and back as part of the Opticks SciArt project by artist Daniela de Paulis and Astronomers Without Borders , to commemorate the first Apollo Moon landing. The 'noise' in moonbounced images is caused by the great distance travelled by the radio signals to the Moon and back (approximately 800,000 km) and by the poor reflective qualities of the Moon's surface. Find out more here: bit.ly/it-opticks . Original photo by Lauren White. Read More...
Aug 22
2019
DEVELOPMENT OF FREE DESIGN PLANISPHERE - ASTROEDU - COCHABAMBA #IAU100
Hi Astronomers! As part of the free teacher workshop ASTROEDU - COCHABAMBA event, part of the "Open Astronomy Schools" of The International Astronomical Union (IAU). Link of the AstroEdu - Cochabamba: https://www.facebook.com/AstroEduCochabamba/ The followi ng is a Celestial Planisphere of free Design for download and printing, its purpose is to implement a practical class of planisphere assembly. Its design coordinates are for the city of Cochabamba, Bolivia. It consists of an Assembly Guide and was one of the materials developed and provided by AstroEdu - Cochabamba Hopefully this is a first version for the near future with the development of... Read More...
Aug 12
2019
Exoplanet naming contest
The International Astronomical Union has launched the seconde edition of exoplanet naming. See the official site for more detail: http://www.nameexoworlds.iau.org/ In Haiti, we will give a name for the star HD 1502 (a k type star) & its exoplanet HD 1502b (a giant gazeous planet) throu online platforms: https://haitiastronomie.blogspot.com/p/propositions-de-noms-pour-exoworlds.html & https://haitiastronomie.blogspot.com/p/platforme-ii.html I wish for each of you that their respective country is engaged in this contest. I wish that any Haitians visiting this forum would join this adventure for our culture and history on space: https://haitiastronomie.blogspot.com/p/nommer-ne-exoplanete.html Read More...
Aug 12
2019
Mesurer l'Univers
If you are francophone, don't miss this MOOC from Observatoire de Paris: Mesurer l'Univers Mesurer l'Univers Calendrier: Inscription en cours.... Fin des inscricption: 20 octobre 2019 Debut des cours: 23 septembre 2019 Fin des cours: 11 novemvre 2019 Effort estime a 4 h / semaine Read More...
Aug 11
2019
Activities in Spain August 2019
1.- Workshop: The phases of La Luna with Oreo cookies, in the Astronomical Group of Huesca 2.- Guided observation of the sky, in the Astronomical Group of La Rioja 2.- Guided observation of the sky with binoculars and telescopes, in the Astronomical Group of Huesca 3.- Exhibition: Journey to the Moon, 50th Anniversary in the Astronomical Group of Huesca 3.- Conference: The origin of gold in the death of the stars and exhibition of precious metals, in the Astronomical Association of Burgos 3.- Conference: 50 years of Apollo 11, in the Astronomical Group of Huesca 3.- Talk and astronomical observations,... Read More...
Aug 11
2019
Nights of the Stars august 2019
by 
Raoul Lannoy
Raoul LannoyHi all, This year, clouds were not too much in the way , we had 2 giant planets, the Moon, Messier objects, NGC, some perseids, (even the Milky Way at the ESC), with my Nexstar 6 inches, many children, 3 consecutive nights in 3 different locations! Even Apollo 11conferences in various languages I'm exhausted but satisfied by this year's Night of the Stars! http://www.astrovega.be/index. php?option=com_kunena&view= topic&catid=30&id=1253&Itemid= 837 http://www.astrovega.be/ index.php?option=com_kunena& view=topic&catid=30&id=1252& Itemid=837 http://www.astrovega.be/ index.php?option=com_kunena& view=topic&catid=30&id=1255& Itemid=837 Read More...
Aug 02
2019
Perseids 2019
As every year, in the month of August, we have the classic "Perseids", a stream of meteors that is produced by combustion in the atmosphere of dust and rockery from the tail of comet 109P / Swift-Tuttle, whose radiant is found in the constellation Perseus, hence its name. Graph made with Stellarium From July 17 to August 24, the Earth will be crossing this area of debris deposited by the comet, but the night of 12 to 13, between 23h and 5h, will be when you can enjoy more, since it will reach its maximum THZ with 100 meteors per... Read More...
Jul 27
2019
Lecture: The Moon Revisited: 50 Years After Apollo, A Gateway to Mars
This is a free, public program sponsored by www.MontaukObservatory.com Seating is limited. To register for free tickets, go to: https://emmart.eventbrite.com https://emmart.eventbrite.com Join Carter Emmart for a lively, illustrated walk through the historic Apollo landing sites as visualized from current data sent back from a now international fleet of spacecraft imaging the Moon. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter—the mission of which includes identifying sites close to potential resources with high scientific value, favorable terrain and the environment necessary for safe future robotic and human lunar missions has imaged what was left on the Moon fifty years ago by Apollo 11, as well... Read More...
Jul 26
2019
Astronomy and Cloudy Skies
Observational astronomy is one of the most appealing aspects of astronomy. Be it in gazing at the starry skies, looking through a telescope, or capturing the beauty through a camera, there will always be something that appeals to the general public. Those of us who venture out into the dark sites are stunned by the beauty of a star filled sky and would want to be able to see more of it. But alas, be it in dark sites or more urbanized locations we share a common enemy in observational astronomy – clouds! For those of us who live in... Read More...
Jul 26
2019
ASTRONOMY FOR YOUTH – COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA EVENT #IAU100 #MOONLANDING50
Hello Astronomers! As part of worldwide events in #MoonLanging50 and #IAU100. An event dedicated for youth on development of Astronomy in Cochabamba Bolivia was realized. Astronomy for Youth – Cochabamba, Bolivia Teens and kids prepared for a special presentation, observation practice and use of the telescope by various astronomy enthusiasts and educators. The activities of the event were as follow: Presentation of 50 th anniversary of Moonlanding of Apollo II mission. Dynamics for learning of students. Prizes and items were provided to students. Presentation of part recognition and use of telescopes. Documentary session Use of MoonLanding50 contest winners Telescope and... Read More...
Jul 21
2019
Happy A11@50 Landing!
by 
Mirela Tanc
Mirela TancWOW!! Want to experience Neil Armstrong's iconic first step on the Moon as exactly it was happening 50 years ago (at 9:56pm Central)? Hear the voice loops between the crew and Mission Control and see the photo/TV imagery that was provided! Go to https://www.apolloinrealtime.org/11/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P60oN47lTrc&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0nfzk1ONUjiNEj5Y9_i1gK2vUrxgCO8TDW4NBzogRN9lixvTUMSnPZHO0 https://www.facebook.com/rogerhw/videos/10219938262830649/ https://www.facebook.com/rogerhw/videos/10219938669920826/ Thank you, Roger Weiss! Read More...
Jul 20
2019
Moon eclipse recorded on 16th of July 2019
This partial moon eclipse was taken by Institue of Astronomy, Sri Lanka Read More...
Jul 19
2019
Why the Lunar Module Looked So Much Like a Moon Bug
by Mirela Tanc
Mirela Tanc(article by Elizabeth Howell) No seats? No problem. Throwing away seating was just one of the innovative design compromises NASA made to get astronauts safely on the lunar surface for the first time on July 20, 1969.Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin softly landed on the Sea of Tranquility 50 years ago this month inside the lunar module. This spacecraft was like nothing anyone had seen before. Instead of smooth sides, there were bumps and jagged edges and antennas. The shape was so strange that the Apollo 9 crew called their lunar module "Spider," because of the outstretched legs that made... Read More...
Jul 19
2019
Soyuz Heads to the Launch Pad in Black and White
by Mirela Tanc
Mirela TancSoyuz Heads to the Launch Pad in Black and White https://www.nasa.gov/…/soyuz-heads-to-the-launch-pad-in-bla… In this black and white infrared image, the Soyuz rocket is seen as it transported to the launch pad by train, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Expedition 60 Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov of Roscosmos and astronauts Drew Morgan of NASA and Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency are scheduled to launch aboard their Soyuz MS-13 spacecraft at 12:28 p.m. Eastern time (9:28 p.m. Baikonur time), on Saturday, July 20. Read More...
Jul 19
2019
Photos Taken From The International Space Station
by Mirela Tanc
Mirela Tanc30 Photos Taken From The International Space Station That Are Literally Out Of This World (article by Giedrė Vaičiulaitytė) For thousands of years, people looked up at the night sky looking at the stars, seeking guidance, dreaming. While centuries passed with humans using the night sky for navigation or to record the passage of time, it was only in the last century that we actually started reaching for those stars, and not metaphorically. The first human in space, the first person on the Moon, the first person to orbit the Earth… the first big milestones in a tremendous journey for... Read More...
Jul 19
2019
Special Live Apollo Anniversary Show
by Mirela Tanc
Mirela TancTODAY July 19: Tune in to NASA TV ( www.nasa.gov/ntv ) at Noon CT for Special Live Apollo Anniversary Show! Read More...
Jul 19
2019
Space to Ground: History's Greatest Adventure
by Mirela Tanc
Mirela TancSpace to Ground: History's Greatest Adventure: 07/19/2019 NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station. Got a question or comment? Use #AskNASA to talk to us. Learn more about the important research being operated on Station: https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science For more information about STEM on Station: https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/stem_on_station/ FOLLOW THE SPACE STATION! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Space_Station Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISS Instagram: https://instagram.com/iss/ Read More...
Jul 18
2019
Partial Eclipse of the Moon
Partial Eclipse of the Moon in Goiás was a beautiful spectacle, with great attendance of the public even in a commercial day besides widespread publicity in the media. Our meeting was on the hill of the Alem a tourist spot in our capital that leaves us facing the eastern horizon perfect for lunar observations in its full phase. Gunstar oficial Astro Video Shot : https://www.facebook.com/GunstarTeam/videos/370093700375832/ Record tv Goias Video shot : https://www.facebook.com/GunstarTeam/videos/2301088503487198/ Live Facebook Video Shot: https://www.facebook.com/GunstarTeam/videos/369370533617559/ Read More...
Jul 18
2019
Partial Eclipse of the Moon
Partial Eclipse of the Moon in Goiás was a beautiful spectacle, with great attendance of the public even in a commercial day besides widespread publicity in the media. Our meeting was on the hill of the Alem a tourist spot in our capital that leaves us facing the eastern horizon perfect for lunar observations in its full phase. Read More...
Jul 18
2019
Hiding from the planet of the Rings.
Records of the occultation of Saturn in Goias by Gunstar Team Institute. At a registration event during the Astronomy Festival of Goias. Video shot : https://www.facebook.com/GunstarTeam/videos/1604902269639736/ Read More...
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