Community programs bring people together through our common interest in astronomy. By actively engaged in activities together, differences between us become unimportant.
Arts and Culture programs bridge the border between art and science, highlighting the many perspectives of astronomy found in every worldwide throughout time.
Resource-sharing programs provide the opportunity to share knowledge as well as materials. Astronomers love to share their passion, and we all have something to share.
Global Astronomy Month is the world’s largest annual celebration of astronomy. Whether local events or online, watching or sharing, science or art, there’s something for everyone.
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Community
The Astronomers Without Borders global community is at the heart of everything we do. Bringing the community together through astronomy fosters friendship, understanding, and good will. Programs and activities are made possible by the participation of AWB members.
Learn more about Astronomers Without Borders and what the world's largest astronomy community - home of the world's largest community-based astronomy programs - has to offer.
Whether you join as a member or an affiliate (for groups or clubs), we all share the same sky, and in Astronomers Without Borders we also share our activities with each other.
May 3 By Bob Gent Back to the GAM DSA Blog 2012's Global Astronomy Month has ended, but the Dark Skies Awareness Blog will continue. Guest Blogger Bob Gent shares his story of fighting light pollution.
April 17 By Mario E Motta, M.D Back to the GAM DSA Blog Many are well aware of the various non medical problems associated with light pollution, such as energy waste, sky glow, and environmental impact.
April 6, 2012 By Scott Kardel Back to the GAM DSA Blog Gobal Astronomy Month is not only a time to share and enjoy the night sky. It is also a time to learn about how to save it. The stars above are vanishing behind the glow of civilization and for the first time in human history most people do not live where they can see the Milky Way.