How To Get Involved in GAM 2015 as.... A Parent 1. Encourage your child to explore the night sky through words and write a poem for the AstroPoetry Contest , they could even win a great prize. 2. Check with your local astronomy club to see if they are holding a Global Star Party and bring the whole family along. 3. Watch the Lunar Eclipse on April 4. If you can see it from your area then go outside somewhere where you get a clear view of the Moon and watch the Moon slowly turn red as the shadow...
Star Parties Meteor Shower Observing Mars Observing Lunar Observing Vesta and Ceres Observing Solar Observing Star Parties NASA Night Sky Network - Find a star party (USA only) Sky and Telescope's "Let's Go Stargazing" guide Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers Moon/Jupiter/Saturn Flyer on the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn Choosing a Time for Your Event Choosing the Location for Your Event Promoting your Sidewalk Astronomy Public Event Documenting Your Sidewalk Astronomy Event Sidewalk Astronomy Be Prepared! Equipment Educational Resources/Outreach Activities Telescope How To articles for kids Resource for teachers on Galileo and his findings The Awesome Amateur Astronomer - 10 Steps to...
Astronomer Without Borders wants to encourage everyone to be as inclusive as possible with their events this GAM. To assist with this we have provided a range of resources below to help with running astronomical events suitable for people with disabilities. For the Blind The Sky in Your Hands - Planetarium show for the blind The Sky at Your Fingertips - a website about astronomy for the blind with ready to print drawings for Braille printers Touch the Invisible Sky - book, plus free Audio Podcasts by NASA Chandra X-ray Center A tactile version of the HSTCarina Nebula Sunspot Activity...
