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Member Reports from Soheil Salimi

Aug 15

2018

The amateur astronomers' hearts are beating faster here through the AWB-GAM project!

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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...

Jun 28

2016

GAM2016 Opened a Window to Connect People to the Sky!

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Introduction Global Astronomy Month (GAM) provides again new chances for all people around the world to observe night sky and enjoy observing the heavens above. It opens new windows of opportunity for amateur astronomers, teachers, astro-photographers and even astrophysics and astronauts to share their knowledge and experiences with public and new generations. GAM gathers new ideas not only in astronomy but also in “Art, Culture and Peace” by connecting people across the world together through the astronomy! GAM 2016 inspired a lot of citizens to share their joy and happiness by observing celestial bodies with each other in Saadat-shahr ,... Read More...

Jul 17

2015

Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky (ASPS) - GAM2015

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Once again we celebrated the world's largest global celebration of astronomy in Saadat-shahr through Global Astronomy Month 2015. Several education & observation programs were conducted by Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky (ASPS) for Iranian and Afghan refugee students, families and other citizens, young and old, men and women, in schools, popular streets, parks, and even in world heritage site of Pasargad. We shared the stunning night sky above, and people enjoyed watching beautiful stars, moon, and planets during GAM2015. We beleive that astronomy is the strongest thing which can gather all of us around the world together as a big... Read More...

May 30

2014

We Are One, Under the One Sky!

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Once again, “ Global Astronomy Month ” project gathered all advocates of Astronomy and Peace together around the world to highlight the motto of “ Astronomers Without Borders ”, One People_One Sky , through the largest global celebration of astronomy. “ Engineers Without Borders Iran ” has honored to participate in this celebration by organizing variety programs around GAM Program Schedules offered by AWB such as Dark-sky Awareness, Public Outreach, Observing Events, SunDay Workshop, etc. during April 2014. I’m so grateful to Mr. Mike Simmons, Founder/President of AWB, for inviting me to join Starlight Festival 2014 on May 24... Read More...

Apr 18

2013

Astronomy Is The Impartible Part Of Sa’adat-Shahr

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Sa’adat Shahr is the capital of Pasargad County, located close to Pasargad World Heritage, Fars Province, Iran . Many wedding ceremonies end with star party and telescopic observation in Sa’adat Shahr. Some taxis, doctors, and bakeries are free during the astronomy week ; we have weekly sky report after the Friday's prayers in the main mosque. (1) Sa’adat Shahr is also known as Astronomy Town, as the inhabitants have demonstrated a remarkable passion for sky gazing. (2) I’m proud to say I met Mr. Mike Simmons “Founder-President of Astronomers Without Borders” at Qeshm StarFestival on Dec, 2012.His great lecture on... Read More...

Apr 13

2013

From Astronomy to Global Peace

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After GAM2012 and holding some educational astronomy programs at rural regions of Iran, as Executive Director at “Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky”, I decided to invite other students and people of my community to be a part of motto of AWB “One People, One Sky” So I tried to establish “Engineers Without Borders-Iran” to promote Peace, Educational Justice, Humanity and Environmental Awareness. Finally Engineers Without Borders-Iran (EWB-Iran) was founded by supporting of Fasa University. I always talk about the same goals of AWB and EWB-Iran in my lectures and the inflorescence of these goals is in Global Astronomy Month in... Read More...

Jun 28

2012

Venus Transit 2012 at Fasa University

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We had a wonderful time during the important event of astronomical history “Venus Transit 2012” at Fasa University. Most of engineering students were very enthusiastic to know more about the Venus planet. Some audiences came because they knew next Venus Transit will happen in 2117. Soheil Salimi “the founder Astronomical Society of Fasa University” and “The Scientific & Educational Manager” at “The Scientific & Educational Department of ISAFU” (ISAFU or “Islamic Students Association of Fasa University” is an association that try to develop the science and outreach) introduced Mike Simmons( President of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society (LAAS), founding President... Read More...

Jun 27

2012

Venus Transit 2012 at Fasa University

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The Photos of Venus Transit at Fasa University . Read More...

Jun 27

2012

Venus Transit 2012 at Fasa University

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Venus Transit 2012 at Fasa University We had a wonderful time during the important event of astronomical history “Venus Transit 2012” at Fasa University. Most of engineering students were very enthusiastic to know more about the Venus planet. Some audiences came because they knew next Venus Transit will happen in 2117. Soheil Salimi “the founder Astronomical Society of Fasa University” and “The Scientific & Educational Manager” at “The Scientific & Educational Department of ISAFU” (ISAFU or “Islamic Students Association of Fasa University” is an association that try to develop the science and outreach) introduced Mike Simmons( President of the Los... Read More...

May 02

2012

Global Astronomy Month 2012 in Iran at Sa'adat-shahr

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GAM 2012 was a memorable month for all people who live in Sa'adat-shahr .Observing the sky with different groups of citizens,families,students,teachers,doctors,... in Global Astronomy Month 2012 . Since besides improving astronomy ,one of the goals of Astronomers Without Borders is to develop world peace through the programs such as " 30 Nights of StarPeace" in GAM 2012 under the motto One People*One Sky , Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky has decided to have inauguration of Global Astronomy Month 2012 near the tomb of a man who wrote the first human right's constitution on a cylinder which is called "The Cyrus... Read More...

Apr 17

2012

Saturn Watch in Public at Saadat-shahr

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Another activity of Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky was Saturn Watch . We joined the groups,families,amateur astronomers, and citizens to watch the Saturn by setting up telescopes in public to share the those breathtaking views of Saturn with others. Please click here to watch more photos. Read More...

Apr 15

2012

Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky & GAM 2012

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We have observing during Global Astronomy Month 2012 with our citizens at Saadat-shahr every night. Astronomy is something we can share across all cultures, even at a distance, and learn about each other in the process. Wherever we are*We share the same sky. Mike Simmons Sky & Telescope Magazine-March 28, 2012 Please click here to watch more photos. One People * One Sky GAM-2012 Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky Read More...

Apr 08

2012

AWB-GAM 2012-Lunar Week in Iran-Saadat-shahr

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Here at Saadat-shahr in April1-7 we put the telescopes at popular streets of city to introduce the Moon and answer the questions of people. Saadat-shahr , near to Pasargadae World Heritage , is known as Astronomy Town in Iran because of a great passion to astronomy and skygazing among locals. Astronomy is involved with everyday life and culture here, after years of broad activity by the town's astronomy association which also resulted in Astronomical Society of Pacific 2006 Amateur Outreach Award for Asghar Kabiri , the leading astronomy educator in the town. Many wedding ceremonies end with star party and... Read More...

Apr 08

2012

AWB-GAM 2012-Lunar Week at Saadat-shahr

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Here at Saadat-shahr in April 1-7 we put the telescopes at popular streets of city to introduce the Moon and answer the questions of people. Saadat-shahr , near to Pasargad World Heritage , is known as Astronomy Town in Iran because of a great passion to astronomy and skygazing among locals. Astronomy is involved with everyday life and culture here, after years of broad activity by the town's astronomy association which also resulted in Astronomical Society of Pacific 2006 Amateur Outreach Award for Asghar Kabiri , the leading astronomy educator in the town. Many wedding ceremonies end with star party... Read More...

Apr 08

2012

AWB-GAM 2012 SunDay in Iran-around Saadat-Shahr & Sizdah Bedar

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Sizdah Be-dar (also frequently stylized as "13 Bedar")is the name of a ceremony in Persian Culture.Sizdah is the Persian term for thirteen. Leaving the house on the Thirteenth Day of Farvardin (the first month of Iranian calendar), and joyfully spending the day outdoors have been a national tradition since ancient times in Iran. Most of the times Sizdah Bedar coincides with the first day of April, which is known as SunDay in GAM2012 programs . The Team of Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky (ASPS) and its Manager Asghar Kabiri who accomplished 2006 Amateur Outreach Award went to popular places outdoors... Read More...

Apr 08

2012

Global Astronomy Month 2012 in Iran-Pasargad (World Heritage)

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Since besides improving astronomy ,one of the goals of Astronomers Without Borders is to develop world peace through the programs such as " 30 Nights of StarPeace" in GAM 2012 under the motto One People*One Sky , Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky has decided to have inauguration of Global Astronomy Month 2012 near the tomb of a man who wrote the first human right's constitution on a cylinder which is called "The Cyrus Cylinder". In addition I'm proud to say that we hosted Mr. Simmons , "The President of AWB" and his friends at Pasargad during the " 2004 Venus... Read More...

Apr 07

2012

Global Astronomy Month 2012 in Iran-Pasargad (World Heritage)

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Since besides improving astronomy ,one of the goals of Astronomers Without Borders is to develop world peace through the programs such as " 30 Nights of StarPeace" in GAM 2012 under the motto One People*One Sky , Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky has decided to have inauguration of Global Astronomy Month 2012 near the tomb of a man who wrote the first human right's constitution on a cylinder which is called " The Cyrus Cylinder ". In addition I'm proud to say that we hosted Mr. Simmons , the president of AWB and his friends at Pasargad during the "... Read More...

Apr 07

2012

Global Astronomy Month 2012 in Iran-Pasargad (World Heritage)

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Since besides improving astronomy ,one of the goals of Astronomers Without Borders is to develop world peace through the programs such as " 30 Nights of StarPeace" in GAM 2012 under the motto One People*One Sky , Astronomical Society of Pasargad Sky has decided to have inauguration of Global Astronomy Month 2012 near the tomb of a man who issued the first human right code (The Cyrus Cylinder), by the way ,Mr Simmons the President of AWB and his friends held their " 2004 Venus Transit " observations here that is our honor. Please click here to watch the photos... Read More...

Apr 07

2012

GAM 2012

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