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Dec 29
2019
Hamadryas Arete Planetarium Project .
Hamadryas arete is the name of the rare Starry Sky Butterfly, an itinerant Domestic planetarium light as the flight of a butterfly is where we got the inspiration for the project. At Gunstar Team we did a survey and we observed that the traditional centers of Astronomy and Planetarium functioned at their own pace and institutions and schools in others. We met the challenge of bringing to the Institutions a project that has flexibility to follow the school routine and not opposite, prioritizing it. Looking for interesting and quality solutions and tools for the dissemination of astronomy (cheap), we researched... Read More...
Dec 25
2019
Partial Solar Eclipse observation Ahmedabad
*SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING* *26th December 2019* 1AU in association with Hiramani School is happy to invite you for viewing the *Rare Celestial Event of Solar Eclipse* from Hiramani campus on 26th December 2019 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Groups of astronomers and volunteers would be conducting different activities related to Solar Eclipse observation. The event would host information exhibit on solar eclipse, activities, telescope projections, observation of eclipse by safe solar viewers, telescope viewing and several more. The event is a public awareness event and we request you to forward it to all Hiramani contacts of who would be... Read More...
Dec 20
2019
December 26, Annular Solar Eclipse Observing Public Camp at Ancient Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka
Astronomical Research Institute, Sri Lanka (ARIS) collaborating with Anandian Astronomical Association, Star Party group and Mount K Adventure Resort organizes a public camp for observing the annular solar eclipse which will be happen on 26 th of December, 2019 and will be visible to Asia and Australia. We organize this event at ancient Dutch fort of Jaffna which is located in the Northern part of the Sri Lanka. We plan to conduct the public event in 3 main languages (Sinhala, Tamil and English) in Sri Lanka. The event will be started at 0800h and will be ended at 1130 h.... Read More...
Dec 17
2019
THINK GEOGRAPHY, THINK GOD
I want to thank everyone for the successful Geography Exam Competition tagged "Think Geography, Think God". The competition were focused majorly on Space and space related topics. Thanks to the Institute of Certified Geographers of Nigeria for their endorsement as regard to the promotion of dying Geography subject in our educational system. Thanks to Ezeudu Ikpa & Associates for their great support and backups. I won't forget to appreciate the Astronomers Without Borders for their good work in promoting the astronomy. Indeed, they are wonderful professional organization. I also appreciate the students that took part in the exam, for their... Read More...
Dec 04
2019
National Astronomy Day in Brazil - Adventure of the Golden Records 4 Annual Star Party.
Celebrating Astronomy Day in Brazil is a tribute to Dom Pedro II. The Brazilian emperor was born on December 2, 1825, in the São Cristóvão Palace, in Quinta da Boa Vista, city of Rio de Janeiro and, although not an astronomer, was a great promoter of the activity in Brazil. Lover of the arts and sciences, he actively participated in the development of the National Observatory, created by Dom Pedro I on October 15, 1827. The institution's main objectives were the orientation and study of the country's geography and the teaching of navigation. Dom Pedro II died on December 5,... Read More...
Nov 21
2019
Mercury Transit - Astronomy Outreach in New York City with the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA)
What a beautiful, clear day for the Transit of Mercury which fell on Veterans Day, November 11, 2019! The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York did A LOT of outreach. We held over 10 separate outreach events for the Transit of Mercury. Events included: -Telescopes at locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island -A livestream of the Transit in collaboration with B&H Photo and Video embedded on our website homepage -Veterans Day Transit of Mercury Presentation: History and Mechanics of Transits at the B&H Event Space where the President of the AAA, Irene Pease and board member/... Read More...
Nov 20
2019
2018 Christmas Star Party
by 
Ferlin Pedro
Ferlin PedroWe held a successful Christmas star party last year (2018). There was approximately 40 guests who showed up, though at differing time intervals. We had four telescopes that were assembled, ready to observe the Moon and other objects within observable range. Cloud cover did make seeing conditions challenging, but gradually cleared up to allow for decent viewing. Among our guests were quite a few children with their parents. It is always a joy to be in the company of curious children. One of them came prepared for the occasion with a cool looking printed T-shirt depicting the solar system. His... Read More...
Nov 20
2019
Summer 2019 Competition
by Ferlin Pedro
Ferlin PedroOur 2019 summer astronomy competition focused on essays arguing for why Guyana needs to preserve its dark skies. Below is the winning essayist who won herself a 70mm refractor telescope based on total average score among several other subsmissions. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. WE SHOULD PRESERVE ACCESS TO THE NIGHT SKY 2019. By Dharsanie Rampersaud Growing up, I was fortunate and still am to relish in the beauty and grandeur of the night sky. Whatever I'm today is because of the perspectives I have gained by looking at the night sky, and contemplating my... Read More...
Nov 19
2019
Mercury Transit Viewing in Harare, Zimbabwe
Despite not having any telescope, high school students and teachers in Harare, Zimbabwe had one of the best treats this year on the 11th of November. The students and teachers at Queen Elizabeth High School observed the Mercury Transit through the Virtual Telescope Project. The event was organised by Noor Academy, a start-up currently being incubated by the University of Zimbabwe. The event was attended by 30 high school students and 6 teachers. Read More...
Nov 16
2019
Mercury passing through the sun
by 
Tariro
TariroOn 11september l logged in to see the mercury passing through the sun and i took 5.5 hrs for it to pass through the sun and l learnt that this happens several times in a century Read More...
Nov 16
2019
Transit of Mercury - Ghana report
Two members of the Ghana Planetarium team shared the Transit of Mercury with close to 400 students and staff of Osu Presby Girls School in Accra! After a short talk on the Solar System, students were very excited to actually see planet Mercury using a Solarscope and also view the sun safely using eclipse glasses. (An astronomy club was recently set up at the school thanks to funding from the IAU 100 Special Projects) Read More...
Nov 16
2019
Transit of Mercury - Ghana report
Two members of the Ghana Planetarium team shared the Transit of Mercury with close to 400 students and staff of Osu Presby Girls School in Accra! After a short talk on the Solar System, students were very excited to actually see planet Mercury using a Solarscope and also view the sun safely using eclipse glasses. (An astronomy club was recently set up at the school thanks to funding from the IAU 100 Special Projects) Read More...
Nov 15
2019
A Transit Report
by 
Clarence G. Underwood
Clarence G. UnderwoodHI All, The transit is over, but not forgotten. I hosted an observation session in Esparto California. I had a turn out of 15 adults and four youths. The temperature was mild and the sky was clear with a haze. I used two telescopes, one was a Orion 130st reflector, with white light glass filter and the other scope was a PST. Both gave comfortable views of Mercury in transit. I setup at 7:30 and the bulk of the participants arrived about 8:10 and stayed until about 9:20. A good time was had by all and much Astronomy related information... Read More...
Nov 15
2019
Transit of Mercury Outreach at Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach Florida
I picked Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach as a sidewalk astronomy outreach place to honor Alan Shepard, Mercury program astronaut and first American in space, as well as the opportunity to see a SpaceX rocket launch. I prepared several things for my outreach: a Mercury helmet, a Mercury t-shirt, an Explore Scientific telescope (I am an ES brand ambassador) with a solar filter, a Sony A7RII for transit photography, an orange (a stand-in for the Sun), and a sand grain (there were plenty around). I set up distances from the Sun (orange) with chalk marks to illustrate the size and... Read More...
Nov 15
2019
Mercury Transit from Pensacola
We had clear skies for most of the event at the Pensacola State Planetarium. About 60 guests turned out. Our report on Facebook is at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10156972406084302&type=3 Read More...
Nov 13
2019
Transit of Mercury observed in Campos dos Goytacazes- Brazil
by 
Marcelo de Oliveira Souza
Marcelo de Oliveira SouzaTransit of Mercury observed in Campos dos Goytacazes- Brazil The team of the Louis Cruls Astronomy Club observed the Transit of Mercury on November 11, 2019, in the city of Campos dos Goytacazes located in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. It was possible to observe the transit until 16:30h UT. In the last 1 hour and thirty minutes of the Transit we had many clouds in the sky. 200 people obsverved the transit with us. Read More...
Nov 12
2019
No Transit of Mercury - event in Linz Austria, but ......
Unfortunately due to bad weather conditions and dense fog we had to cancel our planned public viewing event at our local Johannes Kepler observatory. So we could only offer some online- live-views from the Transit of Mercury to the few people who came despite fog to our observatory. So some people of our association decided to go outside of the city up to the hills and mountains in the surroundings of Linz to try to catch this event. And indeed above the fog there was a real chance to get some images of this rare event - following some pictures.... Read More...
Nov 12
2019
The Transit of Mercury
With the kids we watched Mercury transit. during transit, we saw a small black dot traveling through the face of the sun. Read More...
Nov 12
2019
Mercury transit in Batatais/SP - Brazil / Trânsito de Mercurio em Batatais/SP - Brasil
O Projeto Astronomia Para Todos - Batatais, proporcionou aos alunos, professores e funcionários da E.E. Silvio de Almeida e ao público em ge ral, a oportunidade de visualizarem o raro fenômeno do trânsito do planeta Mercurio em frente ao disco solar, ocorrido no dia 11 de novembro de 2019. Cerca de 220 pessoas puderam assistir a mais este espetáculo da natureza graças aos telescópios do Projeto. The Astronomy For All - Batatais Project provided students, teachers, and staff at E.E. Silvio de Almeida and the general public, the opportunity to view the rare phenomenon of the planet Mercurio's traffic in... Read More...
Nov 12
2019
The First Touch Encounter Between Mercury and Sun in Sky of Erbil
by Azhy Hasan
A wonderful moment, is here, in this simple shot with a great meanings Read More...
Nov 12
2019
Hello Tiny Small Dot!
by Azhy Hasan
After long time of waiting and preparations, we as (Kurdistan Astronomical Organization) leaved center of Erbil city and climbed up to the top of mount Kosar, nearby 70 km east of Erbil, and about 935 meters above the sea level, right in front of Koya city. At first time we found a very nice location inside (Kosar Resort), but unfortunately, wind was blowing strongly at that location, then we decided to change it and finally we found a quite location behind a hill and away from active winds. Although we made an alternative piece of solar filter, but unfortunately it... Read More...
Nov 12
2019
The Transit of Mercury in Erbil
AOYA has organized an astronomy activity at the Danielle Mitterand French School of Erbil on the morning hours of Monday, November 11. Unfortunately, the transit was visible only after 3:40 pm local time, it was not possible to carry on with any visual observation. Our team has given a 2 hours presentation tackling this rare astronomical event followed by a Q & A session. The feedback we received from the school management showed a very successful and informative event that was highly appreciated by students and the school's teaching team alike. We installed a telescope indoor and students were encouraged... Read More...
Nov 12
2019
Gunstar Team ''Transito'' Report
An event in which we at Gunstar Team once again give priority to schools on the outskirts of our dear neighboring city Aparecida de Goiania. With Alpha team IGTAC-Gunstarteam in addition to the mercury traffic we also took advantage of the International Campaign for Astronomy Day IAU100 in Schools. , with a super Meteorite Exhibition, with music and culture, students will have a day of practical Ludicas and Didactic experiences besides observing the mercury traffic, taking advantage of the campaign for the 100 years we embrace this project becoming an official program of the Gunstar Team School Astronomy Day to... Read More...
Nov 11
2019
Mercury transit from Kovin in Serbia
In Kovin, Serbia members of Astronomical Section PS Jovan Jovanovic Zmaj have organized observation of the transit of Mercury. Unfortunately , t he results were poor, it was partly cloudy. Read More...
Nov 11
2019
Mercury transit from Krusevac in Serbia
by 
Zoran Tomić
Zoran TomićIn Krusevac, Serbia members of Astronomical Society Eureka have successfully organized observation of the transit of Mercury. Members of the Society were able to record the flow of transit from the beginning to the maximum, when the Sun set down. Many citizens who were in the park together with members were able to observe and photograph the transit wiuth telescope SkyWatcher 90/900 using indirect method of observation, while the telescope SkyWytcher 150/750 was used to photographe transit with NikonD3100 camera. We can say that this event was a success and we hope to further similar events. Read More...
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