Astronomers Without Borders and its partners have a rich schedule of programs and events for Global Astronomy Month 2016 (GAM2016), all designed to inform and inspire the public throughout the world.
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- All Programs
- Observing
- Online
- Dark Skies Awareness
- AstroArts
- Educational
Date |
Program |
April 1 - 30 | Shoot for the Moon (Observing Challenge) |
April 10 - 11 | The Moon plows through the Hyades (Observing Challenge) |
April 10 - 24 | Mars the Wanderer (Observing Challenge) |
April 16 | Global Star Party for GAM 2016 |
April 24 | SunDay |
May 9 | Transit of Mercury |
Date |
Program |
April 4 | Online Messier Marathon (Online Observing Event) RESCHEDULED to April 28 |
April 18 - 24 | Diverse Universe Week |
April 18 | Faces of Astronomy |
April 28 | Online Messier Marathon (Online Observing Event) |
April 30 | The World at Night: Stories from the Edge - Live Hangout |
Date |
Program |
March 29 - April 30 | International Earth and Sky Photo Contest 2016 |
March 30 - April 8 | Globe at Night |
April 4 - 10 | International Dark Sky Week 2016 |
April 19 | Astrophotography: The quest for the perfect picture - Live Hangout |
April 29 - May 8 | Globe at Night |
Date |
Program |
March 1 - April 30 | AstroPoetry Contest for GAM2016 |
April 1 - 30 | Children's AstroArt Contest |
April 9 | OPTICKS |
April 28 | Cosmic Concert for GAM 2016 |
Date |
Program |
March 31 - May 5 | IASC Asteroid Search Campaign |
April 18 - 24 | Diverse Universe Week |
April 24 | SunDay |