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Sep 15
2018
A Meeting with the Planets
On August 31 st 2018, Astronomers Without Borders UAE organized a “Meeting with the Planets” for residents of the Mira Community in Dubai. The event was free and attracted over 70 participants (with a split of roughly 60% children vs. 40% adult participants). The event started promptly at 7pm, and the last guests left at midnight. Apart from general encouragement of participation to learn about Astronomy, this meeting was unique in that we reached out to people who own telescopes, but had not used them (for various reasons). The specific goals were as follows: Popularize the hobby of astronomy via... Read More...
Sep 04
2018
Night of crying and flames until national museum of Brazil in Rio.
The National Museum of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, consumed by a fire on Sunday night, has one of the largest collections of anthropology and natural history in the country - about 20 million items. Located in Quinta da Boa Vista, in São Cristóvão, it is the oldest museum and one of the most important scientific institutions in Brazil. Founded by Dom Joao 6th on August 6, 1818, the museum has just completed 200 years. Currently, it was administered by the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and, because it was a university, had an academic and scientific character. Many... Read More...
Aug 30
2018
Astronomy camp organized by Astroclubul Bucuresti at Naturhaus, Malinis, Brasov County, Romania
Astroclubul Bucuresti organized a successful astronomical expedition at a mountain retreat for the Perseid meteor shower event in August. The expedition took place between the 9 th and the 14 th of August in a low light pollution area, near the village of Malinis, in Brasov County, Romania. The participants, 18 members of our amateur astronomy association, engaged in visual meteor observations, deep-sky telescope observations, astrophotography, h-alpha solar observations and daytime recreational activities. The weather conditions were very good; we experienced 5 nights is a row with a clear night sky. The expedition was a success. Therefore, we plan on... Read More...
Aug 24
2018
Perseids over Qatar
Perseid meteor passing through constellation Cassiopeia at sculpture East Meets West in Western Qatar, taken around midnight on 12-13th August. Image taken with Canon EOS60D, 25s, ISO800. Best regards, Dukhan Community Astronomy https://www.facebook.com/DukhanCommunityAstronomy/ Read More...
Aug 15
2018
The amateur astronomers' hearts are beating faster here through the AWB-GAM project!
A quick review on Global Astronomy Month (GAM) in Pasargad region, Iran Part I: Introduction As much as people would be involved in participating, organizing, sharing and enjoying the night sky together they would feel closer to each other, meanwhile, closer to the lost part of nature above. So the universe can connect us by itself if we just step in looking forward to catch any opportunity. Astronomers Without Borders gives us this chance by Global Astronomy Month (GAM) project in each April. We have actively celebrated the biggest international event of astronomy in each April and the motto... Read More...
Aug 13
2018
LUNAR ECLIPSE OBSERVATION - SAN AGUSTIN ASTRONOMY CLUB
Greetings and Clear Skies! On July 27, World event of a Lunar Eclipse, The Astronomy Club of San Agustín School developed an Observational activity where we focused on determining a dilemma in reference to the institutions of sciences, observatories, planetariums and avtivists of Astronomy in Boliva: Was it possible to observe the Eclipse in Cochabambaba, Bolivia (17.4140 ºS, 66.1653º W)? Being that different opinions and affirmations existed, the Club decided to arm its telescopes and to observe the sky at 6:13 pm. Being able to confirm the visibility of the Eclipse, the answer: Yes it was : The activity went... Read More...
Aug 13
2018
ARCHEOASTRONOMY: TIWANAKU + OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY COURSE - HÉROES DEL BOQUERÓN ASTRONOMY GROUP
Greetings and clear skies! On Wednesday, August 2 to 5, a study trip was found for significant learning purposes in the field of Astronomy for students of the Héroes del Boquerón School. A variety of activities were carried out jointly with professors, university professors, professional / amateur astronomers and academics interested in the field: Observatory Astronomy Courses, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Guided visit to Tiwanaku ruins Visit to the Chakana Astronomical Complex Visit to Museums of the city of La Paz General Objective: Generate, evaluate and provide feedback for meaningful learning experiences for students participating in the study... Read More...
Aug 12
2018
Astronomy & Night Sky Summer Series - Perseid Meteor Shower
We started the event with 3 Astronomy 101 presentations with 187 participants in attendance. During the presentations we gave an overview of the objects visible in the night sky. These objects included Mars, Jupiter Saturn, Meteors and the Perseid Meteor Shower. There were also resources available in the lobby before and after the presentations. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather we had to cancel telescope viewing. This event is always popular and couldn't be successful without our partners from the Delmarva Space Sciences Foundation, US Fish & Wildlife Services (Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge) and National Park Service (Toms Cove Visitor Center).... Read More...
Aug 10
2018
Total Lunar Eclipse & Mars Opposition from Zagan, Poland
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Jacek Patka
Jacek PatkaI have organised an event on the night of total Lunar eclipse and opposiotion of Mars which was registered event with AWB - Zagan Gwiezdne Wrota There were many observers of children and adults Event started at 6:30 PM local time CEST First Venus and Jupiter were observed through our telescope After dark everyone was watching Saturn and his rings The moon has already shown us all red Next to the Moon was very bright Mars but without the details visible in the telescope Had good fun throughout the event We took pictures only during the day, then there was... Read More...
Aug 06
2018
Mars Close Approach
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Brenda Culbertson
Brenda CulbertsonThe past couple of weeks have been hectic for my associates and me. I was on television several times, being interviewed and making reports about Mars Close Approach. I organized two observing sessions and assisted in another one. July 14, 2018, Mars Informational Presentation at Wolfe's Camera Shop, Topeka, Kansas. I made two informational presentations about what was going on and how to observe it, to approximately 50 people. July 20, 2018, Science on the Terrace at Flint Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan, Kansas. The public was invited 9-11 pm CDT. I assisted in this observing session where I helped show... Read More...
Aug 06
2018
Viewing Mars at the Winfield Winery
We had 6 club members and 6 telescopes available for 46 visitors to view all the naked eye planets including Mars. What a plesent surprise, they were expecting 14 guests and 46 showed up. We made available for the guests an outreach program to get them excited about what we were going to show them. We helped them understand where the planets are and what planets can be seen this night. We also explored the movements of the planets, when closer to the Sun the inner planets travel faster than the outer planets. We shared with them why we can't... Read More...
Aug 05
2018
Perseids in Spain
Spain is preparing to see the Perseids. Various associations and other centers of astronomical dissemination have already prepared their activities, since this year promises to be a good event due to the new moon. If you are in Spain and want to know if the town where you are has something prepared, visit the website www.federacionastronomica.es and you will have all the information you want. You know, look for a dark place free of light pollution to enjoy the event. Read More...
Aug 05
2018
Cosmic Thoughts - Existence
“ No man is an island ,” wrote the poet John Donne. I would add: no island is an island. Nature does not exist in isolation. It's birth, evolution and daily chimings are dependent on the greater nature beyond our planet's fragile borders. My mind wonders to the numinous thought espoused by the science of quantum biology that mutation in the genes of life-forms on earth could have been triggered by the sun's rays affecting the way DNA copies itself in terrestrial veins. So the random mutations that lead, through non-random ways, to our very existence, could have come from... Read More...
Aug 03
2018
Total Lunar Eclipse & Mars Opposition from Hyderabad,India
I have organised an event on the night of total Lunar eclipse and opposiotion of Mars which was registered event with AWB ( https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/event.html?id=1047 ) Highlights: > 30 Enthusiasts with different age groups from the city particpated > Event started at 11:30PM local time(IST) with the introduction to the phases of the Moon and planets > Discussed on the speciality of the Eclipse and what maked it longer this time > Discussed about the key positions of planets wrt Earth(Elongation, Opposition, Conjunction etc.) > Observed Moon and the planet Mars through telescope as moon was eclipsed (not optimal conditions due... Read More...
Aug 01
2018
Closest Planet Mars Observation and Astronomical Facts from Caguas, Puerto Rico
I did an astronomical activity for all my followers at social media for July 30 and 31 of 2018. The planet Mars is in its approach to our planet and it is time to talk a little about this astronomical event that fascinates us all. From Caguas, Puerto Rico, I share with you these informative facts about the Red Planet and the observations you make as an amateur. The video report is in Spanish language. I hope you enjoy it Clear skies for all For view the video report, please click link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdLFAfwsoDw&t= Read More...
Jul 31
2018
Observation of the crimson planet was a success in Goiania,
hundreds of people have observed the red planet (Mars) in its closest approach to Earth in 15 years. An international night of observation with the Gunstar team and Astronomers without frontiers at the sun fair one of the most traditional and charming of our capital. Oficial Photo video live of Observation : https://www.facebook.com/pg/GunstarTeam/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1935200926601365 https://www.facebook.com/GunstarTeam/videos/1981492198638904/?t=1 Read More...
Jul 31
2018
Night of Glory in Goiania with the Eclipse of the Moon
In Goiania hundreds of people gathered at the most traditional observation point of the city Morro do Além, to observe the longest eclipse of modern history in an evening of Emotion Friendship with Gunstar and the Astronomy Festival of the State of Goias the Glitter Festival 2018. With wide dissemination of the media the Gunstar led his team of specialized cultural astronomers and equipment to better still the party. videos : https://www.facebook.com/GunstarTeam/videos/1983632118424912/ https://www.facebook.com/GunstarTeam/videos/1983125365142254/ https://www.facebook.com/GunstarTeam/videos/1983115438476580/ https://www.facebook.com/GunstarTeam/videos/1980721972049260/ Oficial Fotos of Glitter Festival and Eclipse Lunar. https://www.facebook.com/pg/GunstarTeam/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1935200926601365 Read More...
Jul 30
2018
Mars Opposition & Lunar Eclipse from Dubai, UAE
The photo above is from the Astronomers Without Borders UAE & UAE Astronomy Group joint Lunar Eclipse & Mars Opposition event held in Dubai on July 27th/28th 2018. The event was public, and totally free of charge with the explicit goal of using the Lunar Eclipse to introduce people to the wonderful world of amateur astronomy. The event started promptly at 7pm, and the last guests left at roughly 3:30am. Approximately 120 people in total took advantage of the event which included: 1. Telescope & binocular observations of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mars (at a dusty opposition), the Moon (including a... Read More...
Jul 30
2018
Moon Eclipse and Mars opposition
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Raoul Lannoy
Raoul LannoyHere at Ramillies, we had an event... First, I was called by our national frenchspeaking radiostation to talk about the total Mooneclipse (the same morning)...We had sent press files for an event at Ramillies and at the spot, we had a pizza supper....We knew it wasn't going to be clear weather..In fact there were many lightnings and clouds (no rain nor thunder)...But cars kept coming and coming with whole families !!!!!!!!!! I was very much surprized by the number of visitors....We saw nothing ! It's only on the way back home that I noticed the last phases of the eclipse... Read More...
Jul 30
2018
The Night We Observed The Longest Lunar Eclipse
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Fulla Jallad
Fulla JalladAs each year features at least two lunar eclipses, many of which are partial or penumbral where the moon grows slightly darker, the night of July the 27 th marked the longest total lunar eclipse in 83 years! This mesmerizing astronomical event coincides with the opposition of Mars reaching its closest approach to Earth since 2003. Luckily for the 250 participants, the Lunar Eclipse lasted 1 hour and 43 minutes and was best observed from the Middle East. The observation camp took place in Bethlehem on Moon Hill to ensure zero light pollution and clear gazing opportunities. Awad Hamad, a... Read More...
Jul 30
2018
The opposition of Planet Mars - Caguas, Puerto Rico
I include the results of the astrophotography that we made live from the observation of the opposition of Mars on July 27, 2018 at 8:30 pm from Caguas, Puerto Rico. The astrophotographers are Fernando Roquel Torres and Erica Correa Felix. In this photo you can show how the dust of the sahara can affect the captures, also the red planet was covered by a storm of dust which can be perceived in the photograph. That did not prevent observing its polar ice caps and regions of the planet. Read More...
Jul 29
2018
Mars Opposition & Total Mooneclipse
On July 27 2018 we had a public viewing event at our local observatory. It was a thrilling event, because at the beginning many clouds in southeast blocked the view. But "hope dies last" and the sky cleared more and more. About 1000 people visited our small observatory. Of course we had some portable scopes to offer a view to the moon and the red planet. Before and in between we could offer Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Mars was not so pretty because at our latitude he is very low and the seeing is bad. However everybody was happy and... Read More...
Jul 29
2018
Mars Viewing Report from Nicaragua
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ASAFILE
ASAFILEOn July 28 2018, the Association of Amamteur Astronomers of León-Nicaragua (ASAFILE), organized a free public outreach event, in a public place located in the downtown of the city, where people had the chance to observe the "Red Planet" taking into consideration its closest approximation to our planet . Amateur Astronomers also took advantage of this space to share experiences, and flyers about Mars Opposition were given to attendees. Mars Opposiiton Event Read More...
Jul 29
2018
Opposition of Mars
Even with the threat of storms in the forecast, we headed out to our observing site. The clouds stayed away so we could share with the public all the visible planets. The star of the show was using the NexYZ so the public can take photos with their cell phones. It was a pretty good turnout. A neighboring astronomy club member came by to help out. It was nice to have the extra telescopes on hand for the public. Read More...
Jul 28
2018
Red Planet Rising: Night of Mars 07-2018
-On Friday 27 July 2018, Starting at 6:00 pm, the equipment for the special astronomical event was prepared from members of Astro Club in Guerrara (Algeria). -We waited for the moon to rise from the eastern horizon at the same time as sunset and the rise of red planet after a few moments, where the first phase of the eclipse began and its color turned to dark gray. at 8:00 pm, people began to come to the place of event (Inorar Square). where we installed two telescopes with one binocular and a medium screen for viewing via the camera. -However,... Read More...
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