CONTEST TO NAME THE AWB TELESCOPE
The contest is now closed. The winning entry will be announced soon. Astronomers Without Borders is proud to announce the release of the first AWB telescope . Sourced for AWB by Celestron , the world's largest manufacturer of telescopes, this 5-inch table-top Dobsonian collapses to a small package for easy transport. It's ideal for beginning astronomers and a great "grab-and-go" scope for experts. Thanks to all those who submitted their ideas for the name of this new telescope. Your response was tremendous! The contest is now closed. The winning entry will be announced soon. BUY THE AWB TELESCOPE The AWB...
Big Dipper to Southern Cross
July 27 and August 3, 2013 Observe in both hemispheres during AWB's Big Dipper to Southern Cross Online Observing events. Questions and comments are welcome. These events are appropriate for all ages, but if you have young children, it's more fun for the kids if there is adult guidance.Telescopes are provided by AWB's partners, the Virtual Telescope and the Las Cumbres Observatory. Each observing session will be two hours. These are online observing sessions, so click the location link below at the designated date and time. Don't forget to translate your time. Northern Hemisphere Online Observing July 27, 2013 22:45...
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Thank You For Your IASC Submission
Thank you for your submission. Your information has been sent to our moderators Please allow time for us to review your submitted content. Schools are selected to participate based primarily on a one-paragraph description of the reasons the teacher and students would like to participate. To allow for geographic diversity in this special GAM2013 global project, no more than one school will be selected from any country. There is no cost to the students or schools. Last year, 5000 students from 500 schools in more than 60 countries participated in IASC asteroid searches. Since starting in October 2006, 450 asteroids...
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The global network of Affiliate organizations is the foundation of the Astronomers Without Borders (AWB). AWB links like-minded groups around the world to share ideas, resources and projects. We encourage all organizations in astronomy, space science or any international pursuit to join the AWB network of Affiliates , whether a small astronomy club or a huge multinational advocacy program. All are welcome to participate in the many AWB current and future projects. Affiliates receive regular updates on Astronomers Without Borders' progress, projects and programs and are eligible to participate in all AWB programs. Register your organization as an AWB Affiliate...
